McGowan 26" .223 Barrel

[Dgd6mm]

I am considering buying one of these to put on a Savage small shank action. It will be in a B&C Medalist with bottom metal and AICS mags. Looking for opinions on the barrels and how they usually come throated. I would like to run 75-80 gr. bullets in it. 1-8 twist.


Thanks,
Don Dunlap

 

[MS50]

I sent them an email with similar questions about a 6br Savage pre-fit. They replied in one day and included a chamber print with the specs.

 

[CharlieNC]

CBI offers 223 match chamber which is longer freebore. You may need 7 twist for some brands of the heavier 75-80gr.

 

[Dgd6mm]

CBI offers 223 match chamber which is longer freebore. You may need 7 twist for some brands of the heavier 75-80gr.

Is that CBI form Jim Briggs? I am shooting a 1-8 26" Benchmark in midrange f class that is throated for them that is treating me pretty good. This rifle will be used for tactical training on steel out to about 800 yards.

 

[CharlieNC]

Yes as far as I know Jim is the only rep. I have the 26in CBI 8 twist match chamber and shoot up to 75gr A max so far. CBI has a wide following of happy shooters. I've had one McGowan and it shot well too. Good news is Jim usually has a number in stock, but the listings on his site may not be updated.

 

[Dgd6mm]

My .308 FTR rifle has a 30" 1-11 twist CBI I bought from Jim. I have bought many things from Jim over the years, actions, vise jaws, to complete rifles. He is one of the best business men to deal with.

 

[DBLNUT]

Berger is now recommending a 1-7.5" for their 80VLD's. I am shooting them in a 1-8" mullerworks barrel with a .078 freebore and they are shooting great, .875-1.00 at 300yds and 2.75-3" avg at 500. But I gotta wonder now if a little quicker twist may have helped at 500yds?