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I've got a Model 70 300WSM that I want to turn into a real shooter. The current factory barrel is ok, 1 1/4 to 1/ 1/2 consistenty, but I'd like it to do better. Instead of spending money on powders, bullets, and time trying to find that magical load, I've decided to spend a little more upfront and get a custom barrel with the hope it will do better with a variety of bullets.
My goal is to get 200 grain bullets to shoot....kinda going with the long range concept with moose in mind. Ive got a great ridge where 300-400 yard shots are very possible. I'm thinking a number 4 barrel and am open to make. I've already got a couple light weight rifles so light weight isn't factor. I don't want the rifle too heavy, but it doesn't need to be light weight either. The stock I plan to use is a B&C, the same as on the Extreme Weather. Any advice that will improve my chances for a shooter?
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Personally, I have used many Douglas barrels, some Shilen, PackNor,Shaw,and Lilja..My personal favorite is Douglas air g. in #5 wt. 26 inches long..I have never had a bad shooter in a custom barrel..I would buy a blank and have a good smith chamber it and fit it to the action..Squaring the action would also be done..I have never handled a model 70 in 300 wsm to check the magazine length..you might have to seat bullets pretty deep in that case if the magazine is short..if you really want to go with 200 grain bullets, you might select a 1-9 twist rather than the traditional 1-10..all of mine are 1-10 and they shoot 200 grain bullets very well...
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My current favorite is Brux. Have had 3 so far and they all shoot very well. Here's five consecutive shots from a #4 Brux on an 8" plate at 500 and three shots at 700: ![[Linked Image]](http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Hondo64d/500yardsteal.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Hondo64d/700yardsmeasured.jpg) Also, Ken and Norm are great guys to deal with. Ask them about recommended twist, but I suspect a 10" twist will do fine. John
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I've got a Model 70 300WSM that I want to turn into a real shooter. The current factory barrel is ok, 1 1/4 to 1/ 1/2 consistenty, but I'd like it to do better. Instead of spending money on powders, bullets, and time trying to find that magical load, I've decided to spend a little more upfront and get a custom barrel with the hope it will do better with a variety of bullets.
My goal is to get 200 grain bullets to shoot....kinda going with the long range concept with moose in mind. Ive got a great ridge where 300-400 yard shots are very possible. I'm thinking a number 4 barrel and am open to make. I've already got a couple light weight rifles so light weight isn't factor. I don't want the rifle too heavy, but it doesn't need to be light weight either. The stock I plan to use is a B&C, the same as on the Extreme Weather. Any advice that will improve my chances for a shooter? Well, the #4 oughta do it, for sure.. It'll be stiffer - and that helps accuracy. I've worked with nearly all the barrel-makers and the majority of 'em make a dang fine product. This is available at Lilja: .308-10 SS #4 contour $330 Wouldn't take long to do.. 
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