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<blockquote data-quote="trebark" data-source="post: 428899" data-attributes="member: 19172"><p>Barrel Length - with the 300mag, why not go 28" or even 30". That way you maximize the ballistic capability of the magnum cartridge. </p><p> </p><p>Barrel Contour - as others have said, #2 is too small. Consider at least #4 or larger. If you intend to use the gun as carry-rifle weight might be an issue. If it's not really a carry rifle, go heavier. My 260 weighs 13.5lbs and with an Outlaw sling, i will carry it pretty far the barrel on it is .875" at the muzzle.</p><p> </p><p>Twist - 9 is too fast. Go with 10 or 11. Generally speaking, I have found that most folks use 11 as it will stabilize the 220grain bullets. My next build will be a 300rum. Haven't decided yet whether 28 or 30" but almost definitely 11 twist.</p><p> </p><p>Recoil Pad - with a good muzzle brake, recoil pad won't really matter.</p><p> </p><p>Gunsmith - Kevin Cram at Montour County Rifles.... <a href="http://www.montourcountyrifles.com/" target="_blank">Montour County Rifles</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trebark, post: 428899, member: 19172"] Barrel Length - with the 300mag, why not go 28" or even 30". That way you maximize the ballistic capability of the magnum cartridge. Barrel Contour - as others have said, #2 is too small. Consider at least #4 or larger. If you intend to use the gun as carry-rifle weight might be an issue. If it's not really a carry rifle, go heavier. My 260 weighs 13.5lbs and with an Outlaw sling, i will carry it pretty far the barrel on it is .875" at the muzzle. Twist - 9 is too fast. Go with 10 or 11. Generally speaking, I have found that most folks use 11 as it will stabilize the 220grain bullets. My next build will be a 300rum. Haven't decided yet whether 28 or 30" but almost definitely 11 twist. Recoil Pad - with a good muzzle brake, recoil pad won't really matter. Gunsmith - Kevin Cram at Montour County Rifles.... [url=http://www.montourcountyrifles.com/]Montour County Rifles[/url] [/QUOTE]
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