Barrel spec recommendations

[DocCoffee]

Decision 2025 is in !!!
After consideration and some research I have made a barrel decision. Going with a 26 inch Varmit contour since that is what the rifle currently has and a 1:10 twist. After Guy’s comment I went to the safe and pulled a few #1’s and lined them up for a look. The 26 in barrel looked the best. 24 and under looked fat and stubby. Thanks for all the input.

Looked fat and stubby, but nothing prettier than a #1RSI

 

[GregoryB.]

The #1 RSI is my favorite especially the stainless model.
I have a few that I hunt with.

 

[wildcatter]

1-10 22", I would lean more to 20" than I would 24", but for me the 22" would be it's happy place in this caliber on this short a case. with the 22' I don't see much gain in 24" ballistics, and also would not expect much from 22" going to 20", I'd ride the middle of the rode for a sweeter balanced and better handling rifle.

The 1-12 would also be ok, and prefered if this was not a hunting rifle. I feel the 1-10 is more forgiving with climate, I know it is more forgiving as barrel wear and cleanliness comes into play. The 1-12 will go away quicker with absolute accuracy with less barrel wear than a 1-10 twist will. It will also respond with less accuracy as fouling builds up. But the real kicker is stability will always be on the ragged edge, 1-10 for me is a bit of an insurance policy without giving up any noticeable hunting accuracy.

 

[GregoryB.]

Picked up the new rifle from the FFL this morning. The weight and barrel length balance beautifully for me when shouldered. Going to keep the barrel length at 26 inches with the Varmit contour and go with the 1:10 twist for the 308. Going to call the gunsmith next week and finalize the details.

 

[JD338]

Beautiful rifle, congratulations.

JD338

 

[GregoryB.]

Talked to Paul (Gunsmith) yesterday and my barrel finally came in. Said he would get it spun up shortly and the new trigger installed and assembled . Picked up a bunch of 165gr seconds from Nosler recently . Will have to get to the reloading bench soon to work up some loads.

 

[GregoryB.]

Just got my rifle back from the gunsmith. It came out great. Went with a 26 inch X-caliber varmit barrel, 1:10 twist in 308 and had a Jard 2.5lb trigger installed. Topped it with a Leupold VX II 4x12x50 scope I had in the safe.

 

[gerry]

Love the looks of the stainless laminate Ruger no. 1 rifles. Congratulations.

 

[RL338]

Nice

 

[JD338]

Looks great! I bet she's going to be a shooter.
What bullet(s) are you going to run?

JD338

 

[GregoryB.]

I have some 150gr NBT and BSB as well as some 165gr NBT. Should be able to get one of those to shoot. Have lots of powder options on hand.

 

[JD338]

I have some 150gr NBT and BSB as well as some 165gr NBT. Should be able to get one of those to shoot. Have lots of powder options on hand.

I've had excellent accuracy with Varget and IMR4064 and those bullet weights in the 308.

JD338

 

[TackDriver284]

That is a nice rifle, the SS barrel matches the color of the stock let us know how she shoots.