27 September 2014, 20:59
ramrod340Which 22-250 barrel do I need?
Well after 30 years and 10,000+ rounds down stream my 'factory" MKX barrel can't get me MOA any longer. Over the years I have increased the OAL to get the bullet closer to the receding lands. It is now a single shot. Pervious loads that have worked a a number of new attempts and 1.25-1.5MOA is the best I can do.
So I'm in the market for a new barrel. Since I do at time use this as a carry rifle I don't want to go with a heavy varmint or bull.
CM because I don't use it alone for days long PD trips. So I was thinking something in a simply heavy sporter. Maybe light target. It will remain a 22-250 and I won't be using heavy bullets so don't need a super fast twist.
Thoughts and experience?
27 September 2014, 21:33
craigsterThis is a Douglas air gauged #2 on a VZ-24 in 7x57 Ackley. It's in the stock I bought from you a while back. I like it.
27 September 2014, 22:20
dpcdIt all depends on how much $ you want to spend on one. I have $75 Midway barrels that shoot great and I have $350 Kriegers that shoot the same. For hunting rifles, I always use Douglas, mostly.
27 September 2014, 22:30
ramrod340I'll have to take your word on the stock. I've slept since then and the holes in the swiss cheese memory are getting bigger.
I've used a lot of Douglas and the older McGowan. Heck even used a Midway or two.
Since this rifle only gets a new barrel every 30+ years a couple $$ more is not that big of a deal. I was thinking of trying a new McGowan
Just looking to buy quality not the name.
29 September 2014, 02:39
Jim KobeI use SHilen almost exsclusively,they are great barrels! let me know if you are interested.
29 September 2014, 03:29
ramrod340Thanks Jim For some reason I've never used a Shilen.
Decisions Decisions.
29 September 2014, 21:58
ramrod340Well after sleeping on it and a couple

I've decided I've used a good number of Douglas barrels over the years. I've had no issues so since this is a hunting rifle Douglas will be fine.
Decided on probably a #3 cut to 22" also decided that while I have no plans to shoot heavy bullets a tighter twist like a 8 wouldn't hurt anything. Right now leaning a touch towards SS and if I don't like the look I can get the air brush out. But knowing me the day is young I might change again.
