I've re-barreled a few Savages and am looking to re-barrel a Savage 12 BVSS with a 7MM-08 barrel, varmint/bull contour, 26 - 28". I have used both Shilen and Criterion barrels. I wanted to see what my options were for a Krieger / Brux / Bartlien (or other premium barrel). I have been looking for one of them in a pre-fit but haven't found any. I checked out SSS, tried calling (no answer) and emailing them, no response yet. I will be retiring in a few years and plan on spending more time for serious (to me) bench shooting. I have a Savage 12 with a Criterion 7MM-08 bull barrel which I am very happy with. Just getting started with it, shooting some factory ammo to get brass to reload.
What I am looking for is who if anyone carries any of these barrels in 7MM-08 prefit and which barrel would be recommended. I am leaning towards a Varmint profile to fit in the BVSS stock but could consider another bull. Currently I am limited to 100/200 yd shooting but plan to try longer distances.
Last question, twist rate for 162 / 168 gr bullets. Choices are 1/8 and 1/9 twist?
Thanks, Ken
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