Barrel selection for 223

[oldguy]

Thinking of purchasing a PacNor barrel to replace my savage factory 223 barrel, present barrel is a 26 inch 1:9 twist, I wanted to try a 1:10 5 groove 24 inch barrel, target shooting only mostly @100 yards any suggestions, I'm interested in accuracy, not concerned with weight.

[helotaxi]

For 100yd shooting 1:12 is plenty fast since you're going to want to use light flat base bullets for the best accuracy. A fairly heavy profile with a 21 3/8" or so length is the standard benchrest barrel.

[Samdweezel05]

Or if you happen to get a barrel with a slow twist that doesn't like flat based bullets......my 1:14 hates flat based bullets. I like a little faster twist to keep my options open.

[Hammer]

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Pac-Nor will make barrels as long as 32 inches.

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[Armed in Utah]

Thinking of purchasing a PacNor barrel to replace my savage factory 223 barrel, present barrel is a 26 inch 1:9 twist, I wanted to try a 1:10 5 groove 24 inch barrel, target shooting only mostly @100 yards any suggestions, I'm interested in accuracy, not concerned with weight.


Taking the time & money to build a Pac Nor tube....
Give yourself more options.....quicker twist & longer barrel..same price...
What happens if you wanna shoot p/dogs or g/hogs...?
weight not an issue ?
27" Pac Nor 223 Ack Imp w/9 or 8 twist 3 groove SS SM
Fireform your brass as you shoot targets...
AI FF'd cases for long range target or varmints
You'll easily be able to shoot 50s-80s flat or BT
Std 223 is a fine choice also...I just prefer the AI chamber

[helotaxi]

Or if you happen to get a barrel with a slow twist that doesn't like flat based bullets......my 1:14 hates flat based bullets. I like a little faster twist to keep my options open.
Sounds like the crown is hosed up.

[GaCop]

Go with a 1 in 8 twist for more bullet options up to 80 grains if you decide you want to shoot longer range in the future. 26" or 28" will let you reach out to 1k. If your adamant about no more than 24", I'd still go with an 8 twist. My 1/8 twist barrel shoots 52 gr and 53 gr SMKs very well at 100 yards.