New X-Caliber Barrel Just Arrived!

[Texas10]

Back in Dec I ordered a new 6.5 CM barrel during X-Caliber's 25% off sale. Expected delivery was 8-10 weeks, but it came in yesterday after only 6 weeks, and it looks absolutely perfect!

The barrel is a Savage small shank prefit, 24 in, SS, heavy contour with a .900 dia at the muzzle.

Took out my Teslong borescope for a look see and found the internal machine work to be just amazing. Transition from neck to throat to lands appears to indicate the chamber reamer was perfectly centered in the bore. All the rifling appears defect free indicating a decent bore/ream job at the outset and a beautifully lapped finish. Also a nicely honed chamber.

Should make a hecka shooter once I get it screwed on an action. Probably use a Savage 12FV action I have laying around with a red blade Target Accutrigger. Haven't decided what stock I'll use but I'm partial to wood and like to keep it under $300. Any suggestions?

[PhilC]

Good to hear! Mirrors my experience with them and 22CM barrel I ordered, took a little longer as it was also cryo treated.

[Shooter0302]

" Only accurate rifles are interesting " Report back after you "break in it as per there suggested procedure with some 100 yard and longer groups

[celltech]

It's not wood, but a B&C is under $300 and is a rock solid platform to shoot from. Stocky's also has some wood LRTs that look nice.

[Bill2905]

It's a great day when a shiny new barrel shows up on the front porch. I ordered a barrel from Shilen in late December. I won't see it until mid March or later and the wait is killing me.

Regarding stocks, I picked up a used but beautiful 12 BVSS stock on this site for under $200 and I really enjoy shooting it. Might be a good option if you can find one and don't mind the blind mag.

[Texas10]

It's a great day when a shiny new barrel shows up on the front porch. I ordered a barrel from Shilen in late December. I won't see it until mid March or later and the wait is killing me.

Regarding stocks, I picked up a used but beautiful 12 BVSS stock on this site for under $200 and I really enjoy shooting it. Might be a good option if you can find one and don't mind the blind mag.

Yep, you beat me to it. Exactly what I was hoping to find but just a little too late. Good for you, though. I'll post a want ad and see what turns up.

[Axlrod]

I ordered an X-caliber in 22 Creed the end of Nov. just got it this week. It's a 26" heavy .900" at the muzzle 7 twist to shoot 85.5 bergers and 90 A-tips when they come.
It's going on a new 12FV that was a 6.5 Creed- I have 2 of them.
I have some ADG brass. I 'm looking at the GRS Bifrost or B&C stock for it.

[PhilC]

Velocity ladder test for my 22CM @ 100yds, 8rds on target, scope adjustments plus 5rds in the .550" hole. Each of those 5rds with a different charge weight produced velocities from 3377 - 3426fps.

Barrel - 26" 416R cryo treated X-Caliber, Savage varmint profile, 6groove, 8twist, 11° target crown
Brass - Nolser 6CM, necked and turned
Bullet - Nosler 77gr Custom Comps
Powder - H4350
Primer - CCI200

[go4shoot]

On dec 25 I ordered a 22creed, mtu contour at 18 inches threaded for suppressor. Did you guys get a shipping notice or phone call before it shipped? I'm hoping for it any day now.

[gbflyer]

I’ve found X-caliber to deliver on time or earlier as well. Nice when folks do what they say.