barrel choice question

[chetc]

i am ready to purchase a Xcaliber 6.5 cal barrel,going to be a 6.5 creedmoor i am thinking between 2 twist rates they offer, one the the 8 twist 5R rifling and the other is 6 grooves 7 twist, any onions will be appreciated.

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[drybean]

8T unless you plan shooting 150 gr. plus

[Robinhood]

Not sure if they are still having problems but for a while the forums were full of reports on abnormalities in the barrel material. I might be inclined to look at Bugholes dot com for a high end barrel. If the rifle was important. NSS can get Shilen also.