I've been trying to get the magic load to make a Model 10T-SR .223 from Cabelas shot consistent bug holes and have finally given up. I've put over 700 test rounds down that barrel, changed the sock and pillar and glass bedded the action into the new one. No luck. Today I finally called McGowen in Montana and ordered another varmint barrel from them. Stainless steel, 8 twist, four groove, 26 inch, small shank Savage pre-fit with an 11 degree target crown. The chamber will be rough cut shallow so my gunsmith can use my custom reamer to finish the chamber. That reamer cuts a short throat so I can get close to the lands. I also ordered a heavy precision recoil lug and trued barrel nut from Northland SS.

The first McGowen barrel I ordered is on another model 10 .223 and it shoots 1/2 inch groups at 200 yards. I pray this next one will be as good.