Building a fast twist 25-06. Going to be mostly for hunting, however doubtful it'll be packed long distances in the elk woods. Most of my deer, antelope, coyote hunting is in the flatter country not real far from a pickup. So being super light is not necessary, but I also don't want a boat anchor. Fair chance it will be used a fair bit by my kids too. I expect it to nearly always be suppressed, which is a TBAC ultra 7 as of now.
Here's what I have for the build:
Kelbly atlas tactical long action
AG alpine hunter carbon stock (31oz) (cutout for proof sendero contour)
Most likely a NX8 on top
The barrel is where I am at a conundrum mainly because of the crazy wait times in barrels these days, didn't realize I should have started with that first.....
I ordered a Proof Carbon 22" 7.5T on a black Friday deal. Can't seem to get a real solid answer from proof unfortunately, but sounds as though it is still 5-8 months out. I also got to reading around after I ordered and it seems as though Proof is getting a lot of mixed reviews anymore. So between the long wait and mixed reviews I am having second thoughts.
After searching around I have found 2 options for steel barrels in stock.
CRB seems to be the new guy on the block but with high praises especially in the competition world. They have their hunter contour in stock in 7.5T. It appears to be in-between a 3b and a 4 bartlein contour. Should have an adequate shoulder for a suppressor. Only downside is a bit of a new/unknown barrel maker.
Also found a bartlein #13 which is rem sendero contour in 7T. I have zero doubt the bartlein will be great, but seems like this is starting to get quite heavy. Not sure how much fluting would actually save me, or how much heavier it truly would be at just 22"?? The balance of the rifle is my other concern.
What would you guys pick??
1> wait for the Proof
2> take the chance on the CRB
3> go with the proven bartlein at the cost of some weight
Since my stock is cutout for the proof sendero contour I think these others should fit fine, and the 7-7.5 twist should be fine either way also. Really just down to the quality of barrel and the weight penalty...
Thanks guys
Here's what I have for the build:
Kelbly atlas tactical long action
AG alpine hunter carbon stock (31oz) (cutout for proof sendero contour)
Most likely a NX8 on top
The barrel is where I am at a conundrum mainly because of the crazy wait times in barrels these days, didn't realize I should have started with that first.....
I ordered a Proof Carbon 22" 7.5T on a black Friday deal. Can't seem to get a real solid answer from proof unfortunately, but sounds as though it is still 5-8 months out. I also got to reading around after I ordered and it seems as though Proof is getting a lot of mixed reviews anymore. So between the long wait and mixed reviews I am having second thoughts.
After searching around I have found 2 options for steel barrels in stock.
CRB seems to be the new guy on the block but with high praises especially in the competition world. They have their hunter contour in stock in 7.5T. It appears to be in-between a 3b and a 4 bartlein contour. Should have an adequate shoulder for a suppressor. Only downside is a bit of a new/unknown barrel maker.
Also found a bartlein #13 which is rem sendero contour in 7T. I have zero doubt the bartlein will be great, but seems like this is starting to get quite heavy. Not sure how much fluting would actually save me, or how much heavier it truly would be at just 22"?? The balance of the rifle is my other concern.
What would you guys pick??
1> wait for the Proof
2> take the chance on the CRB
3> go with the proven bartlein at the cost of some weight
Since my stock is cutout for the proof sendero contour I think these others should fit fine, and the 7-7.5 twist should be fine either way also. Really just down to the quality of barrel and the weight penalty...
Thanks guys
