johnd Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hi,I'm preparing to have a new rifle built for Ftr, action and stock are pretty much sorted witch brings us to barrel choice, I intend shooting mostly Berger 155.5s and occasionally 185s at longer distances. All comments welcome please on barrel make, finished length,twist rate,(any advantage with gain twist)and finally chamber and neck tolerances. Yours faithfully John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat69 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 I got my FTR in build as we speak. I have 32" true-flite barrel 1:10" F class contour. Apparently the gain twist thing from what I heard doesn't make much difference but I have no experience so can't tell you much. I have asked for a standard 308 chamber and tight neck tolerances as I will be neck turning. I also asked to screw cut for mod so that I can practice at home and load developing. What action are you going for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat69 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 I got my FTR in build as we speak. I have 32" true-flite barrel 1:10" F class contour. I intend to push 155 to 185gr to try out what suits me as I am beginning in FTR. Although this twist rate works with the lighter bullets I should a fair spin drift. Apparently the gain twist thing from what I heard doesn't make much difference but I have no experience so can't tell you much. I have asked for a standard 308 chamber and tight neck tolerances as I will be neck turning. I also asked to screw cut for mod so that I can practice at home and load developing. What action are you going for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hi Wildcat, I'm pretty much set on the Valkyrie short action with a Jewell br trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat69 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Very nice! Is it the newest one from Valkyrie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Yes, this is probably the last rifle I build so we will try our best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyw Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hi Wildcat, I'm pretty much set on the Valkyrie short action with a Jewell br trigger. is Baldie doing the build?or yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hi Gary I had initially asked Dave to do a barrelled action for me then a guy who lives close bye offered his services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hi Gary I had initially asked Dave to do a barrelled action for me then a guy who lives close bye offered his services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Oooops double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 We are straying from the subject a little guys,can we get back to barrel spec please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylor Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Just done this for a customer with a broughton 1-12 twist 5c 31 in finished Kelby panda f-class action Joe west stock Still needs lacquered The broughton and trueflights are excellent choices so are bartlein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hi taylor , do you recommend the 1-12 twist to be competitive with both 155.5s and 158s or does it put you somewhere in the middle just being able to use both but not allowing them to perform at there best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylor Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 1-12 will shoot both fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John UK Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hi taylor , do you recommend the 1-12 twist to be competitive with both 155.5s and 158s or does it put you somewhere in the middle just being able to use both but not allowing them to perform at there best. Hi did you mean 158s or 185s ? If you ment 185s then 1/11 twist might be better . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylor Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 1-12 for 155s and 185s according to Berger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 garyw you're mail box must be full mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Great info guys, what's you're views on gain twist and optimum barrel length ,is 32" starting to slow the bullets down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylor Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 My own view is stick to straight twists and a 32 would be good as long as your under weight I dowt it be slowing down in a 30 cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John UK Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 1-12 for 155s and 185s according to Berger Sorry ,i was thinking of the 185 hybrid . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylor Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 If its the hybrid then 1-11 twist Berger recommend I was referring to the long range target boat tail 185 grn 1-12 twist or the vld 185 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylor Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 You should look at the 185 juggernaut - long range boat tail target Verry accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorg Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Just to add to this, I am wondering about barrel weight, I am also planning an FTR build I want to use a Kelbly Kodiak action because I have one along with a Kelbly rail and rings . The stock and bipod weigh 2kg together, I don't have a scope yet but how much do you think this would leave me for a barrel. I want to use all available spare weight in the barrel both in length and diameter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylor Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 It's hard to guess simon unless you have all parts in front of you to weigh and you know what scope But around 8 lbs of barrel you be close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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