xander0791
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I just bought a Douglas xx bench rest barrel 30 cal.. got a screaming deal...$55 my question to you gentlemen is what should I do? Buy a cheap bolt gun and have it rebarreled or sell it or build a BR gun?
Douglas xx heavy barrel
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Do you have more spec. On the barrel.
Twist, length, contour, air gauge or not.???
Twist, length, contour, air gauge or not.???
xander0791
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1:12 but I have no other information on that as far as what I want ... I don't really want or need another bench rest gun or a hunting rifle... maybe a m40a5 clone but I'd have to turn the outside
Idaho Lefty
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In the 1980's and 1990's I Chambered / Installed, ( on Mauser actions ), quite a few, Douglas Premium grade, " Sporter" sized Barrels and they all shot, very well, after restocking / Glass bedding !
In those Days, sub 1 MOA, was, "Awesome", tho.
In those Days, sub 1 MOA, was, "Awesome", tho.
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Idaho Lefty
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That Barrel might be, a good candidate for, a .30-06 AI on, a Long action ??
xander0791
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Ooh I like that! I was thinking 300 wm but I don't have a 3006 yet
This boils down to your intended purpose/preference. A 1:12" is too slow for "me" on a .300 WM. One of my. .300 WMs is a 1:11", and 190 is the heaviest I will shoot out of it. My other 2 .300 WMs, .30-06, and .30 Gibbs are 1:10. Decide on the bullets you will use that are recommended for your barrel twist and go from there. Good luck!
1:12 30 cal..sell it! Unless you like shooting 160 gr and lower projectiles that is.
You could build a 308-win Br gun.with 12twt.
You can shoot up to 185 Juggernaut.
Keep it for a little while you might come across a donor gun to build off of.
Nimrodmar10
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That twist would work good for a 200 yard 30 BR benchrest gun
