New 264 mag build

[FOTIS]

A buddy of mine is ready to order the barrel for a LR rig. This will be complemented with the Rem 700 action.

It will be at least a sendero profile if not heavier with a 28" tube.

So let me hear your suggestions

barrel type
ss or cm
twist?????? He wants 140 or larger high BC proprietary bullets
tubbs recoil lug

etc etc etc

What say you?

 

[nvbroncrider]

I can't complaint with my Pac-Nor on my 280AI. I went with a 1-9" SS Super Match, Tubbs recoil lug and it flat shoots!

 

[FOTIS]

so go 1:9 in the 264?

 

[shoots_5]

There's a bunch in stock here http://www.bugholes.com/brux-barrels.php?cal=All
Nice to not have to wait for your barrel if you can find what you want!

 

[IdahoCTD]

I'd go 8" or 8.5" twist. A 9" is on the ragged edge with the longer 140+gr vld's even at .264wm velocities.
I'd get a barrel from bugholes (Krieger, Rock, or Brux), a Krieger from Bruno's shooters supply, or a Bartlein from grizzly.com. Most all of these are SS and that is what I'd do.

A Sendero contour is heavy enough to get really good accuracy. I'd expect 3 shot groups in the 1/4-3/8" range and 5 shot groups to go sub 1/2"

 

[FOTIS]

that is what he is looking for

 

[JD338]

Fotis,

My 280 AI is a M700 action blue printed, Tubbs Recoil Lug, Hart #5 Fluted 24" and Pillar Bedded in a LSS stock.
He should get the barrel fluted to help keep the weight down. I am pretty happy with the Hart barrel.

JD338

 

[.300winmag]

I'd definitely go stainless on the barrel over chrome moly. And for twist rate for the high BC heavy bullets I'd get a 1-8" twist. A rule of thumb for heavy bullets is take the caliber (in inches) and multiply by 31. This will give you an adequate twist rate. Also, I just ordered a 6.5 barrel a while back and plan to shoot 140grainers out of it and after looking over Litz's data and doing some number crunching 1-8" is the way I found to go. I'd go with a Hart of Krieger personally, a good contour you might consider is the heavy palma, I know a few guys with tactical guns with those and they love them. As for the Tubb's recoil lug, I've got one on my .300, is it necessary for a 700 action, probably not, but I don't think it can hurt anything either.

Sounds like an awesome build though! Great choice in chambering too! Should be a shooter.

 

[gerry]

I would go with a faster twist as well for a 264 mag to make sure those long 140's will stabilize and go with stainless steel. There are certainly a lot of good barrel makers to choose from out there that's for sure.

 

[FOTIS]

I am thinking Brux 1;8....

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

Yup definately go 8" twist with 140 target bullets.

Sounds like be a nice LR antelope/deer killer!

What are ya thinkin optic wise?

My next barrel will be a mike rock 5R. I've read nothing but superb things about them, accuracy, speed, and clean up is great. Couple others I'd consider would be krieger,hart,lilja, and schneider.

 

[FOTIS]

Leupy LR with turrets

 

[sask boy]

Fotis, I wouldn't worry about any of the barrels you mentioned. I have the PAC NOR super match and it is definitely a tack driver.
I am not sure about fluting as the 264 does generate some heat :wink:

Blessings,
Dan

 

[257 Ackley]

I am thinking Brux 1;8....

Can't go wrong with that barrel. If he is planning on doing much carrying, he should get it fluted. That adds 125.00 to the cost of the barrel, but he will appreciate the weight reduction. He more than likely won't be shooting this for p-dogs or tactical matches, so the barrel heat shouldn't be a problem with that contour. He definitely wants an 8 twist for 140's though.

 

[nvbroncrider]

Mine is a #6 with 4 flutes ways about 10 pounds without glass.

 

[BK]

Wouldn't even consider CM...

 

[IdahoCTD]

I personally won't spend the money for fluting unless I get a deal on the barrel. Bartlein screwed up the fluting on my 6.5-300wm barrel and I got it for cheap. Otherwise I'd order the next contour lighter rather than having a heavier barrel fluted to get it down in weight. Call the barrel suppliers and they will tell you there will be no practical difference in accuracy between the two (lighter unfluted versus heavier fluted, both the same weight). So it basically comes down to looks rather than function.

 

[FOTIS]

Wouldn't even consider CM...

Just wondering why?

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

Stainless resists heat quite bit better then CM, so all in all, a stainless barrel will outlast a CM barrel.

That's my understanding anyway.

 

[FOTIS]

Jorey I have gotten so much different feedback from experts that I am confused on this issue.

From what I have been led to understand the ONLY difference between the 2 is that SS is a little better in resisting corrosion.