Ok, I've got a Winchester Model 70 in 300 WSM that I'd like to give an overhaul.
It is a hunting rifle with a fairly low round count. I did some searching using both search engines (SH's and google) but couldn't really come up with a whole lot.
First, my end goal is to have a rifle that is basically a step above my 5R in AICS 1.0 (.308) and two steps ahead of my PSS (.308).
I plan on running a McMillan or Manners stock
I'm curious as to what barrels are recommended for the WSM round. Twist rates and barrel length, as well as how heavy a bullet you can reliably push through these rifles. I've heard the heavier bullets don't do as well, and 175/180 gn is about the most accurate, even when using the right twist for say, a 210 gn bullet. Quite frankly, I don't know if any of that is actually true or not.
So-
Which barrel, twist, & length are good for the WSM round?
What gunsmith/company would you recommend for install, as well as other action work?
Does anybody make a DBM for the win 70/300 WSM?
What bullet has had some good success in the 300 WSM department?
Any other thoughts?
I realize I can go buy an FN PBR and still have a winchester style action, but I'm looking for a custom rifle. I'd like to have something you can't go buy off the shelf.
Since I don't hunt with a rifle anymore, I figure this particular one would be a good canidate.
It is a hunting rifle with a fairly low round count. I did some searching using both search engines (SH's and google) but couldn't really come up with a whole lot.
First, my end goal is to have a rifle that is basically a step above my 5R in AICS 1.0 (.308) and two steps ahead of my PSS (.308).
I plan on running a McMillan or Manners stock
I'm curious as to what barrels are recommended for the WSM round. Twist rates and barrel length, as well as how heavy a bullet you can reliably push through these rifles. I've heard the heavier bullets don't do as well, and 175/180 gn is about the most accurate, even when using the right twist for say, a 210 gn bullet. Quite frankly, I don't know if any of that is actually true or not.
So-
Which barrel, twist, & length are good for the WSM round?
What gunsmith/company would you recommend for install, as well as other action work?
Does anybody make a DBM for the win 70/300 WSM?
What bullet has had some good success in the 300 WSM department?
Any other thoughts?
I realize I can go buy an FN PBR and still have a winchester style action, but I'm looking for a custom rifle. I'd like to have something you can't go buy off the shelf.
Since I don't hunt with a rifle anymore, I figure this particular one would be a good canidate.
