22 ppc build

[SeabeeKen]

Want to put a 22 ppc barrel on my savage for 100 yd ubr. Im going to do 13.5 twist but should i go 3 or 6 groove? Profile? 0 freebore?

 

[boltfluter]

Want to put a 22 ppc barrel on my savage for 100 yd ubr. Im going to do 13.5 twist but should i go 3 or 6 groove? Profile? 0 freebore?

Can we assume that you are running a single shot? I have had the best accuracy personally from a good quality 4 groove. Shoot straight bud.
Paul

 

[Walt Krafft]

There has never been any proof that the number of grooves matter.

 

[Hal]

Will your bolt face work with the PPC case diameter ?

Hal

 

[SeabeeKen]

I have a PTG bolt face ordered. @boltfluter it is a 110E action but will be used single shot as it is now. I think the Kreiger is offered in 3 and 6 groove. Not sure of profile either

 

[ASbobcat]

Want to put a 22 ppc barrel on my savage for 100 yd ubr. Im going to do 13.5 twist but should i go 3 or 6 groove? Profile? 0 freebore?

Number of grooves is less important than TYPE of lands. Polygon or "Ratchet" style will give you a better gas seal and less friction, both of which add up to higher velocity. Also, the smoother land edges cause less bullet deformation.
For the same reasons, fewer grooves are better. I'm currently shooting a Pac-Nor 4 groove polygon, only because they didn't offer a 3 groove in my caliber/twist. 90% of Pac-Nor sales are polygon. That should tell you something.
My barrel shoots better than I can (.2oa or better consistently).

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I've had really good bbls in 3,4,5 and 6 groove configurations. There are things that matter regarding land to groove ratios etc but I've not found this to be one. I honestly think a good bbl is a good bbl, cut vs buttoned as well.

 

[Anchorite]

To really squeeze the potential of the 22PPC, you probably need to get a better quality action.

 

[boltfluter]

I have a PTG bolt face ordered. @boltfluter it is a 110E action but will be used single shot as it is now. I think the Kreiger is offered in 3 and 6 groove. Not sure of profile either

Sea,
In my personal experience a 4 groove Kreiger is the "wholly grail" of barrels. Every one I have owned has been a tac driver.
Paul

 

[SeabeeKen]

Thanks @boltfluter I'll move that direction. I had decided on Kreiger. This old action has bested much better actions since the early 80's so I know its up to it. It is currently a 22XC. Picked up a nice Randolph front rest in Asheboro, NC today and the scope saturday at the next shoot. Manson has designed me a reamer with zero free bore.

 

[dgeesaman]

There has never been any proof that the number of grooves matter.

You need at least two

 

[S Miller]

Not sure of your build restrictions but Krieger has a LV and Hv 12 twist in there in stock inventory list. I bought a couple to try in LV. Could save you the wait time. Good luck with your ppc.