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06 March 2003, 03:01
ange
new barrel advice!
Can anyone reccomend an after market barrel and twist rate for my 22-250..I usually shoot 55grn projectiles.....cost is not an issue.
06 March 2003, 03:14
M 98
Walther barrel and you will never regret it
Daniel
06 March 2003, 03:21
Jim Kobe
W-L is a good choice, so is Shilen, Lilja, Hart, Krieger, Schneider. Depends on what you want it for. Twist rate should be 1-14", some will recommend 1-12" for the 55 gr bullets. You can expect to pay upwards of $275-$325 for one of these.
06 March 2003, 03:35
<John Lewis>
I would add Pac-Nor to Jim Kobe's list. I haven't tried Walther barrels in a while. I had a couple for a customer about 9 years ago that were some of the worst barrels I've ever seen and they left a bad taste in my mouth. I guess I'll have to give them another try.
06 March 2003, 05:16
jpb
quote:
Originally posted by John Lewis:
I would add Pac-Nor to Jim Kobe's list. I haven't tried Walther barrels in a while. I had a couple for a customer about 9 years ago that were some of the worst barrels I've ever seen and they left a bad taste in my mouth. I guess I'll have to give them another try.
A gunsmith friend had the same opinion until he got some technical advice from L-W on cutting rates and the lubricant to use with their steel (sorry, I can't recall any details). He did what they suggested, and he is now a satisfied return customer.

FWIW,

jpb
06 March 2003, 07:27
Droptine
i just went through the same process and finally decided on a LW stainless barrel.
Here is a link to some targets shot with Walther barrels.
TARGETS

Droptine
06 March 2003, 18:36
ange
Whats a L-W barrel what info can i get on them??? Have you guys heard of tobbler barrels from Australia, all the Accuracy Internationals use them...any thoughts!!
07 March 2003, 02:18
Droptine
Lothar Walther barrel, here is the link
Lothar Walther
07 March 2003, 06:00
<John Lewis>
jpb - It isn't the machining of them. I've done that for a few customer's over the years. The one's I had problems with were really rough. I borescoped them and was appalled by how bad they were. But as I said, that was a while ago.