7-6.5 Prc barrel preference?

[Hoekight]

Building my first dedicated magnum competition rifle. Pretty new to the midrange f-class stuff and since I’ve started I’ve improved drastically with my 6br. I made High Master a couple of months ago and actually won my first club match this past Saturday. But… i really want a magnum. So I’m diving on the 7-6.5 Prc wagon.

So I’ve been collecting parts since I made up my mind to do it. I’ve got a Remington 40x action and a magnum bolt to fit it. I have a stock I bought from the classifieds here and a jewell trigger. I ordered Cortina’s reamer from Manson which should be here in the middle of May sometime. Now my question is I can get a Bartlein 31” straight in 9 twist or a Brux 32” straight in 8.5 twist today without wait time. Which would better suit the need or will there be much difference? I plan on shooting 180 hybrids.

I’m only shooting club matches for a hobby. I have my nephew and some teens from the church I pastor starting to join me now and they are loving starting in the competitive shooting with me. Also another reason I’m trying to free up my 6br for them to shoot.
Any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
Dwayne

 

[SKWERLZ]

Either barrel works
I’d prefer the 8.5 twist and have seen what 7mm Brux barrels are capable of.

 

[dthomas]

Both will be fine. Check bugholes for a barrel. It will be quicker than ordering from the manufacturer.

 

[LVLAaron]

If you can get a brux right now, do it.

 

[SKWERLZ]

If you can get a brux right now, do it.

good advice

 

[FeMan]

Both are great and as said, either will work fine. One consideration its finished weight. I am not sure about the contours/weight of each option but you will be very close to weight if they are straight 1.25s. If they have a taper to 1" or so at the muzzle you shouldn't have to sweat it.

 

[JLT]

I'm partial to Brux, and I'd go with a 1:8.5. That will stabilize a 190 gr. A-Tip and shoot the 180 gr. Hybrid handsomely.

As for weight, I have a 32" finished length Brux 1.25" straight on my rifle and it's threaded onto a BAT 3LL, which is not a lightweight action. The 40X you plan on using is quite a bit lighter than the 3LL. The barreled action sits in a Cerus XR stock, also not known for lightness. With a March 10-60 on it, my rifle weighs 21 lbs, 2 oz. If I swapped out the March for a Sightron SV, I'd have a problem, but I make weight comfortably with a 32" straight.