30br barrel

[mturner]

Guys,
If you ever get a chance, then run this test. I fired the Sierra 150MK in my 18.7" twist Hart barrel. Velocity was 2800 fps, and the altitude was 1100 ft at Burnet TX. I only fired one 3 shot group, and it measured .170". I only mention this because so many people are scared of getting the twist too slow. I would never ever ever consider shooting a bullet in a match that was this close to the edge. I would get a sideways bullet for sure. As a matter of fact, the same bullet did turn sideways out of my 20" twist barrel. I only tell you this so you can relax more about shooting 1" jackets from a 18" twist since that actually gives you plenty of wiggle room. The only way you're gonna know is to keep firing longer bullets till one tumbles, and then shorten them up until you're comfortable. There was a time that I didn't share as much about 30 caliber, but now us 30 caliber shooters need to stick together to better develope 30 caliber accuracy.

Michael

 

[Pete Wass]

If you plan to shoot bullets over 1" long:

Don't go with a 1-18 twist barrel. I tied some 1.080" long bullets I have in my 1-18 twist barrel and they made eliptical holes in the paper and groups around 2" which I couldn't tighten up.

I have now and have used both 1-17 and 1-18 . both of them work well. It is said that the 1-18's don't shoot well in colder weather. Something to consider if you live in a cooler place and start shooting in April AND you only have one barrel to use. I know of a long standing record that was recently broken with a 1-17 Kreiger

 

[skeetlee]

shoot a BIB 112 in the winter?? Mr robinett assured me that the 18 twist is plenty safe. That being said,i just started shooting an 18 twist krieger with my new 30br and so far this rifle is amazing. Its all fun isnt it!!!! Lee

 

[Butch Lambert]

Rock Creek makes great barrels. It is easier to make a good 30 cal barrel, so I believe most of the top manufacturers will get you a good one.
Butch

 

[mr. nobody]

ordered my 30br 17 twist hv barrel from rock creek today. i am pretty sure this will be a great barrel. thanks for the help guys. stock and trigger next. then after i make up my mind on a action i'll pick one up.

 

[Butch Lambert]

mr. nobody,
You have a PM.
Butch

 

[Mike Bryant]

Are they different from the rimfire windflags? i have about 10 rimfire windflags right now.



Well all in all... No.. But CF BR you will typically shoot over more diverse terrain (more height for 100/200 yd shooting).... Mainly it's your stands that will need change (possibly)...

Maby those who shoot RF and CF competitively will chime in on flags for both sports.

cale

Cale, I figured that a centerfire flag must be one that has a hole(s) through it shot with a centerfire cartridge and a rimfire flag must be one that has a hole(s) shot through it with a rimfire. With that definition, I've seen centerfire flags, but since I haven't been to a rimfire match haven't seen rimfire flags. Either way, I bet the bullet didn't go into the group.

 

[mr. nobody]

mr.nobody I have a couple 17 twist HV tapers in stock, if you are interested give me a call.

Paul Tolvstad
Rock Creek Barrels
608-862-2357

the barrel arrive on that bronw truck today!!! next a jewel trigger, kilby heavy varmint stock and the action. thanks to one gentleman i now wnow where to buy bullets. i'll order a couple of thousand before the build begings. i'm kinda leaning to the viper action again. i kinda likethe ideal of a drop eject port. brass falling in a nice pile just below the rifle. does this allow the action to flex much? i like the ideal of a nice lp/rb action with plenty of meat on top and bottum to keep flex at a limit. i don't think we'll get it all out, but we can put limits on how much the action flexs when it is shot.

i've got 9 quarts of chicken in one pressure canner and 12 pints of chicken in the other pressure canner. been putting up alot of green beans and corn as well. i also made 10 pints of salsa today.

can anybody tell me if this looks like a happy tomato to you?

 

[stiller]

Regarding your flags, lots of rimfire flags are kind of smaller because you only have to see them at 50 yards. Put them out as far as you set the flags on a 200 yard range and make sure you can see them still. If they work well for rimfire and you can still see them, you should be good to go.

 

[crb]

Like Jerry said, you RF flags will be fine. You probably only have 4 so I would suggest buying or making 2 more. Make them bigger than the ones you have now and use them as the last 2 flags.

 

[mr. nobody]

i have 10 flags i can use. i have one small flag and 9 large flags. they are very much big enough for me to use at 200 yards without a problem.

my next question for you is this. what stiller action would you use for a 30br? the viper or dimond back. i have ape hanger arms and paws like a grizzly!!! i have had a friend of mine tell me the bolt handle contacted his hand when he shot a viper actioned rifle. this man can shoot!!!! when i have questions i normally pick his brain. he's always been straight up and honest with me in every dealing i have had with him. he's no nonsense and tells me like it is. i guess what i'm saying is he has earned my respect.

i've looked at b.a.t. actions and panda actions as well. money isn't a problem. i like the ideal of the drop port for sure. it just sounds handy to me. no looking for shells. no removing extractors. just simply pull the bolt back and the shell falls straight down under the gun.

i would like to hear from makers and shooters on this. i'll never be the best or even close, but if i buy the best and have my smith put it together you'll never hear me blame anybody but myself. if the best is just that the best and my smith(i would say is one of the best)puts it together then i'm the only one to blame for not doing good. not the parts. not the smith. just the shooter. i try my very best to be honest.

 

[crb]

Coming from RF you will definitely want either a drop port or an ejector. I put a funky looking but effective case deflector on the bottom of my drop ports. I then use a plastic tray to catch the empties. This keeps them out from under the gun where they can get under your hands and distract you.

 

[mr. nobody]

if things work out i'll be going to a match saturday. i would like to look at the rifles and actions. maybe shoot a few if people will allow me to. if somebody prices me one worth the money i might put it in my stables for a good long life. you'll never know!!!