Barrel suggestions

[TNTmx28]

I have a 110 in 30.06 and want to put a longer probably 26 inch bull barrel on. Anyone recommend a good company to start looking? I don't hunt or anything it's a target rifle only, just wanna try some long distance. I've been looking at CBI barrels, any good/bad info on those?

[mnhntr]

Shilen

[Armed in Utah]

Target only........6.5x55 has less recoil....high BC 142 gr bullets....10 grs less powder each shot......same bolt face...

Lapua brass....quality dies from Redding or Forster....dozens of barrel mfg's chamber the Swede....call Jim Briggs at

Northland Shooters Supply.....

[TNTmx28]

So would you recommend a shilen over a Criterion barrel? I would like to put a muzzle brake on it eventually, I think.

[mnhntr]

I would say they are both well made barrels and either will do what you want. Are you going to change calibers?

[scope eye]

The McGowan barrels are just as good as those mentioned, and they are in stock no waiting.

Dean

[TNTmx28]

Yes, I would like to stay with the same caliber but thought about going with a 11 to 1 twist instead. I appreciate all the information, probably save me from a expensive ooooops.

[scope eye]

Mine is a 30-06 12 twist 26" varmint profile, It never lets me down.

Dean

[TNTmx28]

Anyone know of or recommend any good smith's in ks by chance? Or would I be better off having the barrel manufacturer do my assembly?

[scope eye]

I am sure the turn around time would be a lot quicker the barrel MFG route.

Dean

[TNTmx28]

Scooe, you said you use 1-12 twist. What round are you shooting? I've been using 180gr. I want to shoot long distance, 500 + no hunting just a paper shredder. Thanks again for all the help everyone. More knowledge is good knowledge.

[scope eye]

Hey TNT folks tend to over look the 30-06, since it's old school and not trendy, but don't forget it holds 15 more grains of powder than a 308, that comes in real handy, I can shoot a 175gr Sierra HP with 63gr of RL17 and end up with 3200 FPS, or 65 gr of Varget and a 110 Sierra HP or a 110gr Vmax and end up with 4000 FPS, and everything in between all with excellent groupings, very versatile gun, and not hard on brass no matter how harsh I am on it, My favorite bullets are those Barnes TTSX 110gr and the 130gr but there so darn expensive the 150s -165s-168s and 180s are just as sweet.

Dean

[Stockrex]

Op, pls pick a bullet first and then go with the twist for that bullet.
nothing wrong with 06,
you want premium barrel? or just any bull barrel?


if you ever want to switch caliber:
Long actions with a bolt face .DIA of .470 +/-
220 Swift, 6mm Rem, 240 Weatherby Mag, 257 Roberts, 25-06 Rem, 257 Weatherby ,
6.5x55 Swedish, 270 Win, 7x57 Mauser, 7x64 Brenneke, 280 Rem, 30/06 Springfield,
8mm Mauser, 338/06 A Square, and the 35 Whelen

[scope eye]

That's why I go with a 12 twist, so I am not constraint to certain bullets, I have found it will shoot the widest range of bullet weights.

Dean

[jonbearman]

I personally would give mcgowen a chance at your business. You can cvhange the barrel in 20 minutes by buying a few tools which are cheaper than what a smith charges.I have 4 mcgowens and am pleased.I have had 3 shilens and only 2 shot very well. Look up dennis haffner I believe is dennish on the mcgowen forum,at the mcgowenoutlet.com Cant beat the price or delivery time. 3 days or so.

[bootsmcguire]

Give Jim at www.apachegunworks.com a shout and see what he can do for and offer you. So far for me he has delivered great product at a good price and very minimal wait time. I have been very happy with his work and his customer service.