Remington 700PSS re-barrel for FTR question

[Ilya S.]

Hello guys !

My local gunsmith have some questions, so I need help to choose recoil lug and muzzle crown for my new FTR barrel.
About recoil lug :
-0.25 or 0.30 thickness ?
-taper or parallel ?
(My stock is HS Precision PST025, It will be bedded for new recoil lug and barrel).
Which type of muzzle crown is best ?
-11 degree target or recessed target ?
And will I have any problems with Remington 700 short action and "hevy palma" `32 barrel ? I'm going to shoot 200grn hybrids. With a new barrel, scope and bipod rifle will weight 16.9 lb.

Best.
Iliya S.

 

[muley]

Hello Iliya
I prefer a straight sided lug (parallel Lug) the thickness of the lug I prefer what is adequate for the rifle caliber. If you have the lug oversized make sure it is ground correctly(measure it) hardened, an error is magnified by a thicker lug. Crown what ever you like but again accurately aligned to the barrel bore center line. Bed it good, stress free may need to add support in the stock to make it more rigid with the weight minimize flex.

 

[Ilya S.]

10x dude.

 

[NickB1075]

I think the .250 is plenty. It's way more important that it is flat and parallel. As far as crown. I think if they are done properly there is no difference in the shape/style besides providing a bit of protection. Just my opinions.

Nick