Barrel Recommendations for 6ppc

[Tim Singleton]

My new to me 6ppc is an older sleeved model 700 in a McMillan BR stock the barrel is up there in rounds. It's great for my abilities now and to learn with.
But it will need a barrel if I do any competitions. With the long lead time on all the barrel makers. I would need to order one soon. The barrel will be for LV score competition.
I'm looking for recommendations on bore diameter .236 or .237? Number Land and groves? 13.5 or 14 twist? I will be shooting up to the Berger 68gr flat base
What else am I missing? Pretty set on it being a cut rifled barrel

 

[LHSmith]

Many of the vendors that advertise on this site keep an inventory of barrels normally used in short range BR.
In IBS VFS matches there are 2 classes , a Light Varmint (LV) class w/ a max total (scope included) weight of 10.5 lbs., and a Heavy Varmint (HV) class w/ a max total weight of 13.5 lbs. You should weigh your gun to find out your options....as there were many action sleeves offered, and stock weights vary.
I wouldn't panic about barrels at this point....go to a match and get a better understanding of what's involved before buying one and spending $ to have one chambered.....you just loose too much $ selling a used barrel.

 

[lukehalee]

Find a real BR gunsmith close to you. They will want to measure your action. Some may let you mail your existing barrel. Most will have a Kreiger or Bart on hand if you want them to chamber it.