Barrel Suggestions for my 6.5x284

[Derek M.]

BML:

I'm using a Bartlein in my .260 improved. It's a 1:8.5" twist....31" finished length. I'm getting very similar velocites with it when compared to the 6.5-284. This thing just loves 140's. I would say....ditch the factory tube and buy one from one of the reputable manufacturers...you won't be disappointed!

Good Luck,

Wayne

I went with a Bartlein on my 6.5x284. It is a Gain Twist barrel, 24" long. Starts at 8.5 and ends at 8 at the muzzle. It is the 5R style rifling. Plan is 140 Berger VLD.

I would use ANY of the following with confidence so it's really just a matter of cost to you and how soon you want the barrel:

Krieger, Bartlein, Obermyer, Hart, Broughton, Lilja, Shilen.

 

[Senderofan]

Yes...Mine is the 5R or canted rifling as well. This is the best barrel I've owned so far!!!

Wayne

 

[BML]

Thanks for all the tips everyone! I appreciate it.

 

[Michael Eichele]

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[roninflag]

i have krieger 8.5 on my remingtons. awesome.

 

[GNERGY]

I bought a Krieger 8 twist 31 in long for my 6.5 WSM build. My friend has a Krieger on his 6.5x47 and has shot a lot of 1 inch groups at 500 yds with it. That is why I went with a Krieger. Brunos always has Kriegers in stock, that is where I got mine.
Tarey

 

[IdahoCTD]

Rock creek sells their premium barrel as a cut rifled, and their budget barrel is button. Just an FYI

Krieger does the same under the Criterion name.

 

[skey01]

Throw it in the scrap metal pile, and get yourself a real barrel!!gun)Kreigers are my personal favorite...

 

[santee116]

I've got a Rock Creek on my 6.5x284 and it is super accurate and cleans up easily. As many have said, as long as you go with one of the many superb barrel companies you will be fine, as long as the smith is good.