I have 3 blued small shank*factory take-offs:
30-06
7 Rem Mag
300 Win Mag
All are standard factory taper (sporter/magnum) and length. ('06 is 22", pretty sure the magnums are 24; I can check if you want)
None are new, all have handling marks and minor nicks/scratches but nothing bad...
Getting started with a 338WM. First big bore (>300 mag) for me. What brake do I want? I am a value guy (ie cheap Scotsman) shooting a 20" bbl Savage hog hunter to be used mostly in the field, if that matters.
Thanks.
Because 2 guns are always better than 1, I am getting out of 7 Rem Mag and into 280AI and 338WM. So I am looking to sell or trade the following:
7mm Rem Mag Shilen Stainless Match small shank Savage barrel. 26", 9 twist, Shilen light varmit profile (.82 at muzzle) recessed crown 62 rounds...
363 pieces mixed HS 7mm Rem Mag Brass. 302 1x fired. 61 2x fired. Over 2/3 is Win. Rest is FC and a few PPU. $.65 each shipped or all for $200 shipped.
The nef/h&rs are getting a bad rap here but they're good for what they are - cheap single shot switchbarrels. They are finicky but you can usually get them to shoot pretty good (under an inch for sure) with some patience. T/Cs are better made for sure but more expensive. My TC is as finicky...
Second time I've been asked about twist. I believe it's a 9 because it shoots 55s well and because I don't think Savage ever made anything slower than a 9 in 223. I will see if I can measure tonight.
Also - full disclosure, I bought this as part of a complete rifle without asking about...
I would love to be confident at 600. Beyond that, I think rangefinding and wind will get me even if the gun and I do our part. Thanks for the ideas. Keep em coming.