I have a Wby 257 Mag, Mark V, 1-12 twist, 24" rifle that I inherited from my late father-in-law. I had my gunsmith go through it and some other guns, also inherited. He tells me the Wby barrel is shot out - burned up. He has also said I should shoot it to see how it is.
I am considering having him make a new barrel for it. What we have looked at so far is nominally what is available stock, Brownell's. 1-10 twist, either #3 or #4 taper. I understand the #4 would be more stiff (if I have the right) and about 1/2 pound heavier. It is already a heavy gun. I don't recall length of the barrel blank, but I didn't know at the time to consider it.
He wants me to make him a custom bamboo fly rod. We are discussing a direct trade. It will take me some time to make the rod he wants and he some time for the barrel, as at least, the barrels are not currently in stock and the reamer has to be custom made.
I'd like to hear thoughts and experiences with the tapers. I've read the 1-10 twist is better than the original 1-12, for heavier bullets but also that 1-9 may be even better, as well as 26" over 24". I am a rank beginner, so super accuracy is not an immediate concern, but I also don't want to needlessly constrain it since I'm going to the trouble.
Thanks,
Rick
I am considering having him make a new barrel for it. What we have looked at so far is nominally what is available stock, Brownell's. 1-10 twist, either #3 or #4 taper. I understand the #4 would be more stiff (if I have the right) and about 1/2 pound heavier. It is already a heavy gun. I don't recall length of the barrel blank, but I didn't know at the time to consider it.
He wants me to make him a custom bamboo fly rod. We are discussing a direct trade. It will take me some time to make the rod he wants and he some time for the barrel, as at least, the barrels are not currently in stock and the reamer has to be custom made.
I'd like to hear thoughts and experiences with the tapers. I've read the 1-10 twist is better than the original 1-12, for heavier bullets but also that 1-9 may be even better, as well as 26" over 24". I am a rank beginner, so super accuracy is not an immediate concern, but I also don't want to needlessly constrain it since I'm going to the trouble.
Thanks,
Rick