Fluted Barrel for Savage 10FP?

[Ammo08]

I want a fluted 308 barrel for my 10FP. I'm thinking that a 22 inch barrel would be about ideal to take some weight off the rifle and not hurt the ballistics.

Honestly, there are so many choices out there I'm confused. I have around $350.00 to play with right now. Any ideas?

[sniper15545]

I would see Jim at Northlander on here and probably go with a Mcgowen.

[catfish]

I dont like noise but im a hunter if go 26-28" heavy sporter or light varmint. Id go with a tight neck, shillen lists a 332 and a 340. I dont know which is tight no turn prob 340. and Id probably go 1 in 9 twist or 10, i prefer to over twist a bullet espically if im shooting it slow. Did you see the article on the 284 shehane??? ;Dhttp://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2012/05/284-shehane-284-improved-for-long-range/.
Ive never been one for slow rounds, 284 based rounds are a darn good compromise all the way around.

[northlander]

Thanks for the recommendation Sniper. Actually, Criterion is offering Fluted Barrels as well. So far they have been everything that their unfluted barrels have been accuracy wise. If I can be of assistance just let me know - 763/682-4296.

Jim Briggs
NSS

[Toyoda]

I got my varmint contour fluted, 8 flutes. Very pretty. I will try and get some pics but don't hold your breath, have a 9 week old at home now (but he already has his first rifle).

[DougMH]

I want a fluted 308 barrel for my 10FP. I'm thinking that a 22 inch barrel would be about ideal to take some weight off the rifle and not hurt the ballistics.

Honestly, there are so many choices out there I'm confused. I have around $350.00 to play with right now. Any ideas?


I could sell you a 30" fluted Lilja for $400.00? (never had a round through it). I bought it for my 10 FP trying to turn it into a target rifle. While I was waiting for the Lilja, I bought a Criterion and it worked well enough that I didn't replace it. I then had a custom rifle made based on the Savage 12 Target Action. I put the original barrel back on my 10 FP and turned it into a hunting rifle.

You or anyone interested send me a PM.