Advice on Barrel

[jake2]

Good day,
Thanks in advance for your input.

I have choice between two barrels for an FTR build. They are both Krieger barrels.

The first one is a Heavy Palma contour with a 1-11.25 twist, 5R rifling, finished to 30"

The second on is a Heavy Varmint contour with a 1-12 twist, 4 groove, finished to 30".

My dilemma is I love the 5R rifling and the twist of the first one.

I will be using the 155 Lapua and 185 Berger LRBT.

Two questions, which one would you go with and am I giving up precision or anything else for the slightly lighter weight barrel?

Cheers

 

[Kings X]

I vote for weight.
The 4 grooves have always shot well.

 

[coreydelong]

Why don't you take your time and order what you want the first time? Don't comprimise on the business end of the rifle.

I waited over 8 months for a custom build to be completed and the results are amazing.

Custom ordered barrels take anywhere from 2- 8 months depending on who you go with. Broughton was pretty much on time with my 2 barrels.... 3 months. Start looking for what you want and find someone who will chamber it.

Keep an eye on Kreiger's Inventory list. They have a Palma Heavy contour 1:10, 5R, finished at 30" on their list now... stock #C14.

http://www.kriegerbarrels.com/RapidCat/WebPageImages/1246/6885//10-Aug-2012.htm

I have a bone stock Remington 700, 26", 1:12 Varmint barrel that rocks both the 185g Berger and the 155 Scenar. It shoots 0.3's with the stock POS X-Pro trigger on it.

 

[manitou210]

For the 155gr the best twist is 1/13 for TR shooting
the bullet of choice this year in F/TR Fclass was the 185gr Bergers 1/11.5 or 1/12 work well