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6 weeks appx.How long did it take to get?
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Got a pic? What contour did you go with? Length?Patriot Valley Arms. Osprey prefit in 1/7.5 with the PVA standard freebore. They absolutely hammer. I've had two.
Also the prefits from LS Wild that are manufactured by Preferred Barrel Blanks have had great reports too, though I have no experience personally with them. They are definitely the affordable option.
Been enjoying this thread and others as I begin building a 6 Creed.Anyone have experience with the Tikka Pre-Fit from Criterion Barrels? It uses a barrel nut, which I am not sure is a good or bad thing (not enough experience to know the pitfalls or advantages). I'd be interested in experiences with the Criterion, and if you needed a smith to install it? Seem that getting some go/no-go and an action wrench for an install might be worth it.
Insights are appreciated.
Was that a prefit and did you have to do anything to the stock to get that barrel contour to fit?I’m running a 16.5 inch proof on my Seekins 6 creed shooting factory 108 eldm. The barrel is speeding up, currently going 2700 fps. This is my do it all hunting rifle for a max distance set to about 550 yards.
This was a bit of my worry. If I decide to go this way, I am just going to go with PVA. Good review and comments. Will be about double the Criterion barrel when all said and done, but I'd rather not deal with issues.Been enjoying this thread and others as I begin building a 6 Creed.
Here's my 2 cents about barrel nuts and no-go gauges. I'm a novice at this. Take my observations with a grain of salt.
Barrel nuts: I've had a 7mm PRC prefit from Outlier for the last 6 months and found the barrel nut to be a hassle. I had to ream out the stock to fit it, and it's hard to get it tight enough. I used a torque wrench set to 45 ft lbs with a special head to fit the nut. The head extended the effective length of the wrench by about 1.5 inches from centerline, which increased the actual torque spec. The nut came loose after 40 rounds shooting suppressed. I then used the biggest crescent wrench I could find. Both times I had difficulty tightening the nut without stripping it (rounding off the flats with the wrenches). YMMV. I think Criterion may use a castle style nut. That could be easier to torque down. At this point, shouldered prefits are all I'm interested in.
Thanks. This is a bit of what I am afraid of. I don't need another "project" gun, I need one that just shoots. If I decide to go this route (re barrel), just going to go PVA I think.Been enjoying this thread and others as I begin building a 6 Creed.
Here's my 2 cents about barrel nuts and no-go gauges. I'm a novice at this. Take my observations with a grain of salt.
Barrel nuts: I've had a 7mm PRC prefit from Outlier for the last 6 months and found the barrel nut to be a hassle. I had to ream out the stock to fit it, and it's hard to get it tight enough. I used a torque wrench set to 45 ft lbs with a special head to fit the nut. The head extended the effective length of the wrench by about 1.5 inches from centerline, which increased the actual torque spec. The nut came loose after 40 rounds shooting suppressed. I then used the biggest crescent wrench I could find. Both times I had difficulty tightening the nut without stripping it (rounding off the flats with the wrenches). YMMV. I think Criterion may use a castle style nut. That could be easier to torque down. At this point, shouldered prefits are all I'm interested in.
I hear ya. My bad habit of tinkering with “project” guns has cost plenty.Thanks. This is a bit of what I am afraid of. I don't need another "project" gun, I need one that just shoots. If I decide to go this route (re barrel), just going to go PVA I think.
Yes a proof pre fit installed by straight jacket armory. I believe they had to ever so slightly sand down the for end of the stock to keep the barrel free floating.Was that a prefit and did you have to do anything to the stock to get that barrel contour to fit?
I’m planning on 16.5”-18” 6CM in a MDT CRBN. Will be 75% deer hunting backpacking rifle and 25% also slinging steel at range. Zero competition use. Will have a 8-12oz 6.5” ish suppressor (still choosing) on it 100% of the time. I’m still deciding on an action and barrel. Looking to get the best accuracy possible while still keeping it lightweight yet able to do a good 5-8 shot string without worries about shots walking away. What would be your personal recommendation? I’ll take recommendations on action too! Thanks!It's a 6cm, get a quality blank, have a good a good smith cut the chamber and threads, accuracy will be there. #2 sporter steel will finish with enough shoulder for 5/8x24 threads at 18", 750 taperless is also a popular choice. I have a LS wild 20in prefit in Tikka hybrid lite on the womans rig, it shoots well enough. I also have 6 or 7 other 6cm barrels ranging from 18-26", these are all quality Blanka cut with an alpha SAAMI reamer by a top shelf gunsmith. Great accuracy and precision has been easily ahieved in all of them. This isn't a tough decision. If going steel get the lightest contour possible that'll leave you with enough meat for your supressor threads, that simple.
I have a 750 taperless contour, very light and will hold up to 10 shot strings no problem. It's a preferred blank and shoot well. Believe PVA is the only other to have that contour.I’m planning on 16.5”-18” 6CM in a MDT CRBN. Will be 75% deer hunting backpacking rifle and 25% also slinging steel at range. Zero competition use. Will have a 8-12oz 6.5” ish suppressor (still choosing) on it 100% of the time. I’m still deciding on an action and barrel. Looking to get the best accuracy possible while still keeping it lightweight yet able to do a good 5-8 shot string without worries about shots walking away. What would be your personal recommendation? I’ll take recommendations on action too! Thanks!