sandtrap Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Having a 6.5x47 built on my used STILLER PREDATOR action it will be bedded into a camo GRS stock , barrel will be 26'' and varmit profile . this will be used for target shooting with the odd outing for a fox . was planning to flute the barrel but is this a good idea ? also what about threading for a mod i was going to not use a mod . any suggestions ? i think the new barrel is a tru flight but i need to check . it should be ariving at gunsmith soon ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ Varminter Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 I'm having a .260 built mate. Bedding in a grs sporter varmint stock in green mountain camo. Lother Walther barrel finished at 24" putting mod on mine. Running tac bolt and stainless rear shroud, third eye bottom metal with aics mag. All off a tikka t3 action. Will be a nice rifle. Really looking forward to getting my hands on a grs stock. All the best. CZV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Barrel fluting increases surface area by a quite small amount,which may help reduce barrel heating by a small amount;and fluting reduces barrel weight a small amount,which will increase recoil by a small amount. The moderator adds a little weight,which reduces recoil a little in itself,but quite dramatically reduces the recoil,as well as sound. That amount of recoil reduction much increases the rifles shoot ability-it does not muzzle flip nearly so much,nor jump in the rest,and the reduced recoil makes shooting more pleasant for most shooters,especially over a fair number of range rounds. On balance,fluting is almost a cosmetic decision,unless you are just over some weight limit without it,but the moderator is a distinct advantage. The 6.5 is not a heavy recoiler,but less is generally better,unless you get a macho kick-a few sad souls do-in which case you'd probably have chosen a heavier recoiler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrap Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 What would likley be the OD of a varmit profile barrel ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrap Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 And also barrel lenth ? iv chosen 26'' but could go to 24'' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 ST i wouldn't bother with fluting unless u like the look and have the extra cash. Iv had both fluting an non and really dont think theres much in it . I initially had it on a custom barrel cause i liked the look . But my new .20 wont have it . If you plan for the odd fox id use a moderator to save your hearing unless you plan to wear ear defendors in the field . Atb-tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrap Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I think ill go with a plain muzzel and no fluting but whats recomended for barrel length ? 26'' ? or 24'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I think ill go with a plain muzzel and no fluting but whats recomended for barrel length ? 26'' ? or 24'' probably down to personal choice , but if your not using a moddy id keep it at 26 . unless your using from a vehicle you would probably need shorter perhaps - sounds a nice build , who is the smith / plummer may i ask ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I think ill go with a plain muzzel and no fluting but whats recomended for barrel length ? 26'' ? or 24'' probably down to personal choice , but if your not using a moddy id keep it at 26 . unless your using from a vehicle you would probably need shorter perhaps - sounds a nice build , who is the smith / plummer may i ask ? I think ill go with a plain muzzel and no fluting but whats recomended for barrel length ? 26'' ? or 24'' ST why dont you get it screw cut ? Even if you dont use a modderator if you ever sell it most rifles are s-cut ! Have you shot at night without a moderator ? In the wrong place / near houses it could be a problem ? Just thinking ahead as if the barrel being worked on it prob wont cost much more to have done ! Makes sence to me ! Atb-tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 probably down to personal choice , but if your not using a moddy id keep it at 26 . unless your using from a vehicle you would probably need shorter perhaps - sounds a nice build , who is the smith / plummer may i ask ? ST why dont you get it screw cut ? Even if you dont use a modderator if you ever sell it most rifles are s-cut ! Have you shot at night without a moderator ? In the wrong place / near houses it could be a problem ? Just thinking ahead as if the barrel being worked on it prob wont cost much more to have done ! Makes sence to me ! Atb-tim +1 If you possibly can,try a similar cartridge/rifle (243...308,anything like that, with and without a moderator-if you really prefer unmoderated,then you can then make an informed decision (and it can be done later,of course-when you change your mind! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrap Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Just found that its already fluted . i thought the gunsmith did that ! so im staying with orignal 26'' fluted and no mod , although threading for an EOB mod might be done just incase .. oh the barrel is a trueflite ultra match .hope its here soon , its in transit somewhere ... I already have a sako85 SSV in .243 for roe and vermin but im sure ill want to try the 6.5x47 out on charlie sometime . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrap Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 probably down to personal choice , but if your not using a moddy id keep it at 26 . unless your using from a vehicle you would probably need shorter perhaps - sounds a nice build , who is the smith / plummer may i ask ? Grant Taylor from Dundee is doing the work for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbow3 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 How long is Grant going to take to build your rifle? Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrap Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 How long is Grant going to take to build your rifle? Ray Hi Ray ... think once the barrel arrives it will be fairly quick ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbow3 Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 cool sandtrap keep in touch let us know how you get on ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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