M77 .243 to 6.5 creedmoor info.

[Camofreak]

So ive been having the thought of putting a 6.5 creedmoor barrel on my 243 ruger with the tang safety, was wondering what your guys thoughts were on this? Was going to put a good scope on it, but leave the stock. I know there isnt much out there for aftermarket goodies for the rugers, but i know the action is a good one.

 

I dont want to buy a 700 to build if i have this sitting here, im not really using it for anything but would love a 6.5 as a coues gun!

 

Wanted to hear thoughts on this? What contour barrel? Twist? Length?

 

Thanks

Bryan

[goatsie]

1/8 twist barrel to shoot 140s then after that depends on your desired weight etc.

[STOMP442]

I recently did a conversion myself and went from .308 to .260 Remington. I purchased a Shilen 28" #5 8 twist blank from midway for $175 and did the threading and chambering myself. 26" finished length and shoots like a dream.

 

 

Here is a group I shot after the last time I cleaned it.

[Camofreak]

Dang that's crazy stomp! I'm going to look into those barrels, seems like a great deal!

 

Did you use a cnc to do the threading and chambering? I need to look into a shop to do that.

[STOMP442]

Nope did it all on my lathe out back. It was given to me by a good friend of mine who i used to work with. Its an old Atlas 12 that need a few parts and some tlc but gets the job done.

[Camofreak]

Stomp, wanna do another barrel?! Haha

 

You guys have any good shops to do crowning, thread, and chambering?