re-barrleing Tikka .270wsm

[tikkat3270wsm]

I am finally getting to re-barrel my Tikka, and i will be loading some Matrix 165gr .277's. What twist for the heavy bullets. Right now I am shooting 140's in a 1in 10, I was wondering if 1-8 would be better. Am thinking of a 4 groove. Thoughts?

Thanks,
Craig

P.S.
Will have the chance to shoot whistle pigs out past 600 here in Pa

 

[Gary Kaney]

Who did your work? I have a Sako that i need the barrel set back on.

 

[tikkat3270wsm]

I live in eastern Pa and the smith i will be using here is Superior Gunsmithing& Custom Shop LLC (610) 693-6004. Nice shop, Man is very easy to talk to, takes the time to answer any questions. Never felt rushed when talking on the phone or in the shop. E-mail is Www.superiorgunsmithing.com.
Good luck, let me know how you make out.
Craig

 

[mrbigtexan]

I have been looking at an 8 twist barrel myself from pac-nor for the same thing! Only in 270 win though. Keep us updated to know what you get and how well it works

 

[tikkat3270wsm]

I have a Brux 4 groove 8 twist ordered. After talking to one of the owners over there that is what I settled on. I like the thought of a cut rifled barrle and the service I got on the phone was great. I know Len uses Brux on his guns. Will let you know when the build is complete and post some pics.

 

[Danehunter]

For what it's worth I'd get 5R rifling and hand lapping. Maybe get a bit faster twist for heavy/ high BC bullets - say 1 revolution in 9.5 inches.

 

[tikkat3270wsm]

Thanks litehiker. All Brux barrels are hand lapped. Will see how 4 groove works with the 175 gr matrix

 

[britz]

I shoot the 300 wsm. one thing I would be concerned about with shooting the heavier bullets in the wsm is the loss of case capacity. With my 300, the heaviest I would go without having a long action is 185 grain - beyond that, I don't have the case capacity to get the velocity to make the heavier bullet give the advantage over the lighter ones.