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Post by lakeplainshunter on Apr 28, 2024 6:56:44 GMT -5
I have 1:22 twist .45s with Pacnor and McGowen barrels from back in the day when they were in vogue 10+ years ago. I am thinking of doing a 1:18 or 1:20 twist on a centerfire action.
It will be for shooting sabotless 250 gr to 300 gr bullets. I really like the Barnes T-EZs. I don't shoot past 300 yards and while hunting it is usually less than 150 yards.
Whose barrel blank should I go with? I know that I don't want another Pacnor and feedback on McGowen is inconsistent these days so plan to stay away from them.
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Post by dennis on Apr 28, 2024 7:30:08 GMT -5
I would choose a 1-20 twist for those bullets. Brux, Krieger, Bartlein would be my choices and in that order.
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Post by SURESHOT on Apr 28, 2024 8:01:16 GMT -5
I would go with BRUX,, 1/20 twist, check out HANKINS PRECISION barrels,
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Post by nippernut on Apr 28, 2024 11:03:54 GMT -5
Brux
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Post by hillbill on Apr 28, 2024 11:27:19 GMT -5
1-20 will cover all your bases
Get a quality barrel and you will be good
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Post by dennis on Apr 28, 2024 14:42:39 GMT -5
Rock Creek also has fine barrels.
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Post by lakeplainshunter on Apr 28, 2024 15:31:02 GMT -5
I think that I am going with the Brux .45 1:20 # 6 contour. They are in stock.
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Post by knjg on Apr 29, 2024 17:31:54 GMT -5
If you're considering McGowen barrels, it might be a good idea to do some additional research, read more reviews, and perhaps reach out to other users who have first-hand experience with these barrels. Additionally, comparing McGowen barrels to other brands like Shilen, Criterion, and X-Caliber could also help you make an informed decision.
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Post by lakeplainshunter on Apr 30, 2024 18:30:37 GMT -5
If you're considering McGowen barrels, it might be a good idea to do some additional research, read more reviews, and perhaps reach out to other users who have first-hand experience with these barrels. Additionally, comparing McGowen barrels to other brands like Shilen, Criterion, and X-Caliber could also help you make an informed decision. I can't tell if you like McGowen or not. I have 2 of their .45 1:22 twist 8 land barrels from the 2012 to 2014 timeframe. No complaints, I just don't want another one. I actually prefer them over my Pacnors from that same timeframe. Time to move on and get with the times. |
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Post by hillbill on Apr 30, 2024 19:30:52 GMT -5
The end to end consistency of cut rifled -Brux, Kreiger, Bartlein etc vs button rifled - pax or Mcgowen is literally night and day
Especially for the game we play
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Post by hillbill on May 1, 2024 7:59:52 GMT -5
Way back in the day Mcgowen did a run of barrels for me lapped to a specific bullet for fit
After that run they refused to do it any more
Too much trouble
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