Reasonable Priced Fast Twist .22-250 Varmint Rifle?
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doubleh
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I would browse the Savage website to see what they offer.
stillquietvoice
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If you can't find one you could buy savage and rebarrel it for less than 1200.
someguy2800
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I would buy a savage of choice and get a Shilen prefit for it
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That was my thought as well
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I don't see any fast twist Savages, but re-barreling one may be the low-cost option. It can be done with hand tools and go/no go gauges correct?
So far, the other options I've discovered are Barrett (a mountain rifle, not a varminter) and Nosler (sporter profile).
So far, the other options I've discovered are Barrett (a mountain rifle, not a varminter) and Nosler (sporter profile).
This is what gets me about the fast twist logic, few to none of the manufacturers offer a fast twist in their production rifles. The only other choice is to spend the bucks for a new barrel which adds considerably to the cost.
That's the reason I own a 14 twist .22-250 and 10 twist .243. When the barrels wear out if the heavy bullet trend is still there I may go for the faster twist. But, I use these rifles for varmint hunting so I really don't see a need to shoot the heavy bullets for my application.
That's the reason I own a 14 twist .22-250 and 10 twist .243. When the barrels wear out if the heavy bullet trend is still there I may go for the faster twist. But, I use these rifles for varmint hunting so I really don't see a need to shoot the heavy bullets for my application.
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That looks like a candidate.
I'm kind of biasing in the direction of a 110 Varmint and a replacement barrel. Seems like a low cost option with reasonable stock rigidity.
rbernie
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That’s what I’ve done. A McGowen 26” 1:8” twist barrel (I’m shooting 75gr-80gr mostly), a basic short action Savage, and a Medalist adjustable comb stock all comes in right st $1000.
A 1:8” shoots 55gr through 75gr very well.
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rbernie
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Correct.
Run any of the 88s through it? I'm thinking 1:7 will do what I'm wanting but if 1:8 would suffice I'd not complain
someguy2800
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You do also need something with which to hold the reciever when you remove and install the barrel nut. I 3D printed an action vise for mine when I did it the first time. One could be made quite simply with a couple blocks of wood.
I have never used a go no gauge to lnstall a savage barrel. I size a piece of brass in my sizing die, and I set the barrel so there is a little drag when closing the bolt on that piece of brass.
I have never used a go no gauge to lnstall a savage barrel. I size a piece of brass in my sizing die, and I set the barrel so there is a little drag when closing the bolt on that piece of brass.
RugerOldArmy
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You will want a barrel wrench, sized for your barrel nut.
rbernie
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I have. It was not good.
You will probably want a 1:7” for 88gr ELDs or 90gr, and maybe even 1:6.5” for good measure.
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69Precision
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Savage LRPV can be had in a 7 twist in 22-250.
Good idea.
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Whittaker guns has a few rifles left from the limited run of 8 twist .22-250s that Tikka put out a year or so ago. They are sporter weight T3Xs though:
https://shop.whittakerguns.com/product/38416
https://shop.whittakerguns.com/product/38416
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