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Building a Varmint Rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 1214817" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>Montanasloth,</p><p></p><p>The first thing to establish is the condition of the barrel, especially if the original owner was a varmint shooter. Have a gunsmith scope the barrel carefully, this after you have cleaned it thoroughly of course. Be sure to check the muzzle as well as the throat for wear or abuse. A new crown can make a world of difference in accuracy but only if the chamber/throat warrants it. </p><p></p><p> The factory barrel for the M788 was a 1:9" twist based on the factory list I have. This should be sufficient for everything except the longest, heaviest VLD bullets. But if you have to replace the factory barrel for any reason, I wouldn't hesitate to use a 1:8" or even a 1:7.7" which is available through Bartlein. I would then suggest going with a 26" barrel and slightly bigger contour.</p><p></p><p>The Boyd Bros. make an O.K. stock based on the cost but I would also suggest having the barreled action pillar bedded as a matter of course. Be sure to have the remaining barrel channel coated to prevent moisture from changing the stock. I also remove the butt pad and coat that area also.</p><p></p><p>Scopes, like most other decision about rifles, are personal as to what you need or require to be more precise and accurate with any given rifle. I don't have very many scopes but the ones I own are the best and as a result pretty expensive. This way I don't ever have to second guess my glass. I do understand that everyone doesn't need the very best glass but I always suggest avoiding the bottom layers and even some of the intermediate layers when the quality doesn't add up to the cost.</p><p></p><p>Go to a store and actually handle and look through some of the moderately priced scopes. Judge the clarity and just as important, the reticle design to get a better idea of what you like and what works for you.</p><p></p><p>Buy good rings, not those stupid twist in things but good Picatinney rings with a good rail. You might look at the Burris Signature Rings™ with ***-Align® Inserts.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy the process!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 1214817, member: 27307"] Montanasloth, The first thing to establish is the condition of the barrel, especially if the original owner was a varmint shooter. Have a gunsmith scope the barrel carefully, this after you have cleaned it thoroughly of course. Be sure to check the muzzle as well as the throat for wear or abuse. A new crown can make a world of difference in accuracy but only if the chamber/throat warrants it. The factory barrel for the M788 was a 1:9" twist based on the factory list I have. This should be sufficient for everything except the longest, heaviest VLD bullets. But if you have to replace the factory barrel for any reason, I wouldn't hesitate to use a 1:8" or even a 1:7.7" which is available through Bartlein. I would then suggest going with a 26" barrel and slightly bigger contour. The Boyd Bros. make an O.K. stock based on the cost but I would also suggest having the barreled action pillar bedded as a matter of course. Be sure to have the remaining barrel channel coated to prevent moisture from changing the stock. I also remove the butt pad and coat that area also. Scopes, like most other decision about rifles, are personal as to what you need or require to be more precise and accurate with any given rifle. I don't have very many scopes but the ones I own are the best and as a result pretty expensive. This way I don't ever have to second guess my glass. I do understand that everyone doesn't need the very best glass but I always suggest avoiding the bottom layers and even some of the intermediate layers when the quality doesn't add up to the cost. Go to a store and actually handle and look through some of the moderately priced scopes. Judge the clarity and just as important, the reticle design to get a better idea of what you like and what works for you. Buy good rings, not those stupid twist in things but good Picatinney rings with a good rail. You might look at the Burris Signature Rings™ with ***-Align® Inserts. Enjoy the process! [/QUOTE]
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