filmjunkie4ever
Handloader
- May 4, 2011
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My Spring 2023 rifle project is going to be a .35 Whelen, IF the action I want to use proves to be sound. I do have a 1903 Custom Sporter that needs a new barrel as well, but it's not going to become a Whelen.
Long story short a 1958 vintage Savage 110 action has come into my possession. It needs some work as it's a bit rough. Am wanting to convert it to the newer style of bolt-head with the push feed and plunger type ejector. Going to be having another chat with the gunsmith as soon as he gets back from Colorado.
I have yet to decide certain of the particulars but rest assured, I will.
My two questions for the forum regarding this build are simple. What barrel length and what twist rate are optimal? I was thinking a 22-23" #4 contour barrel and a 1-14" twist. I have no desire whatsoever to shoot the .358 handgun bullets as I have a super cool Model 1892 Winchester chambered in .38/.357 that I will shoot those through. Was primarily planning to shoot the 200-220 grain bullets, but in certain hunt venues I could easily be persuaded to shoot the 250 grainers.
What say ye?
Long story short a 1958 vintage Savage 110 action has come into my possession. It needs some work as it's a bit rough. Am wanting to convert it to the newer style of bolt-head with the push feed and plunger type ejector. Going to be having another chat with the gunsmith as soon as he gets back from Colorado.
I have yet to decide certain of the particulars but rest assured, I will.
My two questions for the forum regarding this build are simple. What barrel length and what twist rate are optimal? I was thinking a 22-23" #4 contour barrel and a 1-14" twist. I have no desire whatsoever to shoot the .358 handgun bullets as I have a super cool Model 1892 Winchester chambered in .38/.357 that I will shoot those through. Was primarily planning to shoot the 200-220 grain bullets, but in certain hunt venues I could easily be persuaded to shoot the 250 grainers.
What say ye?