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.308 Project -seeking advice-
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<blockquote data-quote="trebark" data-source="post: 411373" data-attributes="member: 19172"><p>ok...so you want to build a kind-of all-around rifle in 308. </p><p> </p><p>Your supply list is a good one. If you don't want to be limited to one size bullet, have your barrel throated for the 168 sierra match king bullets and get a 1:11 barrel twist. The 168 is a good mid-size bullet (308 bullets generally range from 155 to 210). by throating for that bullet, you will be able to load pretty much all the various bullets and not give up too much case capacity. </p><p> </p><p>With a 1:11 twist you will be able to shoot any weight bullet and stabilize it out past 1k yards.</p><p> </p><p>Are you understanding the technical aspect of 'free-bore' of synonymously 'throating' your barrel?</p><p> </p><p>Do you understand how the rate of twist in your barrel affects what weight bullets you can shoot?</p><p> </p><p>By virtue of doing a custom build, it pretty much goes without saying that your gunsmith will attempt to build the most accurate rifle possible. His reputation depends on it. Given that, you will be able to shoot any 308 ammo in your rifle you want. The only issue will be whether or not it will shoot a given ammo accurately.</p><p> </p><p>A good gunsmith will take the time to go every decision with you in detail and make sure you understand the implications of all your decisions. One of the keys is to ask open ended questions. For instance, I thinking 28" barrel - what do you think?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trebark, post: 411373, member: 19172"] ok...so you want to build a kind-of all-around rifle in 308. Your supply list is a good one. If you don't want to be limited to one size bullet, have your barrel throated for the 168 sierra match king bullets and get a 1:11 barrel twist. The 168 is a good mid-size bullet (308 bullets generally range from 155 to 210). by throating for that bullet, you will be able to load pretty much all the various bullets and not give up too much case capacity. With a 1:11 twist you will be able to shoot any weight bullet and stabilize it out past 1k yards. Are you understanding the technical aspect of 'free-bore' of synonymously 'throating' your barrel? Do you understand how the rate of twist in your barrel affects what weight bullets you can shoot? By virtue of doing a custom build, it pretty much goes without saying that your gunsmith will attempt to build the most accurate rifle possible. His reputation depends on it. Given that, you will be able to shoot any 308 ammo in your rifle you want. The only issue will be whether or not it will shoot a given ammo accurately. A good gunsmith will take the time to go every decision with you in detail and make sure you understand the implications of all your decisions. One of the keys is to ask open ended questions. For instance, I thinking 28" barrel - what do you think? [/QUOTE]
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