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<blockquote data-quote="Derek M." data-source="post: 428853" data-attributes="member: 2693"><p>I'm sure the problem has been corrected by now but Limbsaver had a serious melting problem with their recoil pads not so long ago. I prefer the Pachmyer decelerator myself. A proven recoil pad. If you are going to have a muzzle brake, the recoil pad is not quite as important. </p><p></p><p>I would NOT use a 9 twist unless you are going with a 240 weight bullet. Defintely stick with a 10 or 11 twist if keeping with 180 weight bullets or less. 11 twist is an excellent choice in 30 cal for 180 bullets. </p><p></p><p>I like fewer grooves personally. I like 5 or less. I love my Lilja 3 grooves. 4 grooves would be perfect. I've been very curious about the Brux barrels. I may have to try one sometime. </p><p></p><p>I would not use a #2 for a 300 Win mag. I would want at least a #3 or 4 depending on what the OD is at the muzzle at the length you want it. As to builders, just my opinion, but I wouldn't get hung up on picking one based on location. Choose a good one no matter location, who has a proven record and knows what they are doing. There are many on this site. Kirby built a rifle for me. I've not used anyone else here. I'd just factor in shipping and get it to a good one.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Derek M., post: 428853, member: 2693"] I'm sure the problem has been corrected by now but Limbsaver had a serious melting problem with their recoil pads not so long ago. I prefer the Pachmyer decelerator myself. A proven recoil pad. If you are going to have a muzzle brake, the recoil pad is not quite as important. I would NOT use a 9 twist unless you are going with a 240 weight bullet. Defintely stick with a 10 or 11 twist if keeping with 180 weight bullets or less. 11 twist is an excellent choice in 30 cal for 180 bullets. I like fewer grooves personally. I like 5 or less. I love my Lilja 3 grooves. 4 grooves would be perfect. I've been very curious about the Brux barrels. I may have to try one sometime. I would not use a #2 for a 300 Win mag. I would want at least a #3 or 4 depending on what the OD is at the muzzle at the length you want it. As to builders, just my opinion, but I wouldn't get hung up on picking one based on location. Choose a good one no matter location, who has a proven record and knows what they are doing. There are many on this site. Kirby built a rifle for me. I've not used anyone else here. I'd just factor in shipping and get it to a good one. [/QUOTE]
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