Farley 6PPC

[Nick50471]

I found this rifle and into it for very little.
Farley action, 6PPC barrel by Bob Green with .272 Neck, McMillan A5 stock bedded.
Barrel looks to be a 14 twist by measuring with cleaning rod.
I have 1000 68gr Bergers and 20lbs of LT32
Berger says 13 twist.
Plan to shoot it at local varmint matches (200 yards)
It also came with a 6 dasher barrel 8 twist

Will I have trouble getting the 68gr Bergers to shoot in the 14 twist?

I ran about 15 through it loaded with 27gr of LT32. 3250 and ok accuracy.

I tried measuring to the lands with a split neck case but had trouble with the 68’s.

 

[ELR LVR]

Nice score!!!
The problem is, every barrel has its own personality
Some barrels that are even rated for their twist do not stabilize a certain bullet rated for the twist they have
IE: Some twist rates can be off slightly from their advertised rating
It may say 1:8 but actually be a 1:8.2 for example
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The only way to tell if your barrel will shoot the Berger 68's is to
Shoot and test.
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I have on several rifles had sucess shooting bullets that my twist is 1 rate slower
IE: recommended twist of 1:8 and I used 1:9 successfully and accurately
So the Bergers might work fine

 

[R.Morehouse]

Your setup should be fine for the 68's. Do your normal load development and see what you get. I would work up to another grain or so of powder and see how it goes. Best of luck with your new gun. Definitely give that Dasher barrel a try at some point.....

Regards
Rick

 

[Nick50471]

Was able to get the measurement I needed for the 68's
1.760" BTO

Turns out he had two Farley 6PPC rifles. I just bought the second as well. This one has Farley Boyer 002 on the top strap. I'm guessing its an older cast model by the looks of it.

Based on my simple google skills the one above appears to be a Farley Standard action.

Having trouble finding anything with Boyer

 

[Nick50471]

Bolt handle needs to be soldered back on and need a scope base

 

[Hal]

Tig it on and be done with it.

Hal

 

[David Conder]

Is Bob Green is he still doing work thanks

 

[wildcat3d]

Was able to get the measurement I needed for the 68's
1.760" BTO

Turns out he had two Farley 6PPC rifles. I just bought the second as well. This one has Farley Boyer 002 on the top strap. I'm guessing its an older cast model by the looks of it.

Based on my simple google skills the one above appears to be a Farley Standard action.

Having trouble finding anything with Boyer

Boyer could be referring to Tony Boyer Benchrest Hall of Famer and he and his wife shot Farleys I do believe.
Shot BR 100/200 yd for group

 

[Nick50471]

Barrel not great

 

[long40shot]

What are the spider web looking things?

 

[Hal]

Shoot it and see how it shoots.

Hal

 

[Nick50471]

What are the spider web looking things

Pitting from rust

 

[Nick50471]

Shoot and see how it shoots.

Hal

Didn’t shoot great. That’s why I scoped it.
I ran JB Bore paste and cleaned it up. Didn’t improve.
I bought two Krieger barrels

 

[Nick50471]

Is Bob Green is he still doing work thanks

I called and left him a message a week or so ago. He called me back on Wednesday. Gave me what details he still had on the build. Very helpful. Sounded like he is still doing some barrel work.