BH Hunter
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Anyone who has one have any recommendations? I was thinking #3 barrel at 26"
Shooting 140-168, Twist rate?
Thanks,
Brad
Shooting 140-168, Twist rate?
Thanks,
Brad
Rebarreling to 280 AI
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trebark
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#3, 26" is good.
Twist rate....9
Twist rate....9
I have a 280 AI M700 action blueprinted, Tubb Recoil Lug, Hart #5 fluted 24" pillar bedded in a Remington LSS stock.
I am getting 3019 fps with the 160 gr AB and 3240 fps with the 140 gr AB.
160 gr AB and RL 22, Nosler case and Federal GM215M primer.
JD338
I am getting 3019 fps with the 160 gr AB and 3240 fps with the 140 gr AB.
160 gr AB and RL 22, Nosler case and Federal GM215M primer.
JD338
trebark
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On second thought....#3 might be a bit skinny. That would depend on the manufacturer as each of them 'gauges' them differently.
My Hart #4 douglas taper is .675 at the muzzle. That's about as skinny as I like.
