texashuntingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Beatixre, MooseSteed, Trappernewt, casyoo
71987 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
dogcatcher 110,788
bill oxner 91,416
SnakeWrangler 65,413
stxranchman 60,296
Gravytrain 46,950
RKHarm24 44,585
rifleman 44,461
Stub 43,764
Forum Statistics
Forums46
Topics536,987
Posts9,719,158
Members86,987
Most Online25,604
Feb 12th, 2024
Print Thread
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3
Shilen barrel- what to build!!? #7149314 04/23/18 09:12 PM
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 18,907
C
ChadTRG42 Offline OP
THF Celebrity
OP Offline
THF Celebrity
C
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 18,907
So, I have a barrel certificate from the fine folks at Shilen Barrels. I am 100% unsure of what I want to get or do with it. I have a hankering from something totally different. A standard caliber, or an easy to make caliber, nothing major wildcat. Any ideas? I'm thinking something along the lines of my 308 Win Rem 700 parts build. But I don't know!


[Linked Image]
Custom and Precision Ammunition!!
https://DallasReloads.com/
Type 01 and Type 06 FFL
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149323 04/23/18 09:23 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 41,082
J.G. Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 41,082
We've talked about this. You need a switch barrel for your parts build .308, and the Shilen needs to be a 1:7.7 .22-250.

Don't get one they chambered, have Tony chamber and thread.


[Linked Image]
800 Yard Steel Range
Precision Rifle Instruction
Memberships and Classes Available
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149325 04/23/18 09:24 PM
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,832
T
Texan Til I Die Offline
Extreme Tracker
Offline
Extreme Tracker
T
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,832
Fast twist 22-250 or 220 Swift to shoot those cool .224 heavies. Tikka action and take that 90 gr VLD or 95 gr SMK on out past 1000 yards.


Silver spurs and gold tequila
keep me hanging on.
Pretty girls and old cantinas
give me shelter from the storm.
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149336 04/23/18 09:38 PM
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 18,907
C
ChadTRG42 Offline OP
THF Celebrity
OP Offline
THF Celebrity
C
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 18,907
Oh, I forgot about that!!! That sounds good!


[Linked Image]
Custom and Precision Ammunition!!
https://DallasReloads.com/
Type 01 and Type 06 FFL
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149342 04/23/18 09:45 PM
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 4,053
P
Pig_Popper Offline
Extreme Tracker
Offline
Extreme Tracker
P
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 4,053
7mm SAUM


This space is For Sale - inquire within ...
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149346 04/23/18 09:51 PM
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,422
J
jeffbird Offline
Extreme Tracker
Offline
Extreme Tracker
J
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,422
Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42
I'm thinking something along the lines of my 308 Win Rem 700 parts build. But I don't know!


22" - 24" 1:10" 308, with a 3 position M70 type safety. Pretty handy.

Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149368 04/23/18 10:18 PM
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787
B
Buzzsaw Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787
.416 Rigby

i'll go with the quick, heavy, .224 something with factory brass cuz I want one


SPACE FOR RENT


Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149408 04/23/18 11:11 PM
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,219
D
dee Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
D
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,219
22 creed is fun and just about perfect for tejas!


"A vote is like a rifle; it's usefulness depends on the character of the user" Theodore Roosevelt
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149410 04/23/18 11:14 PM
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 22,686
B
BigPig Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 22,686
30-06 and make it shoot little groups at long ranges and make these 30-06 haters shut up.


Wade Dews, REALTOR ®
Rendon Realty, LLC
Frontline Real Estate Team
www.RendonRealty.com
WadeDews@gmail.com
214-356-2410
Up to 1% for closing costs for First Responders & Veterans
Proudly partnered with Assist The Officer Foundation https://atodallas.org/
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149416 04/23/18 11:24 PM
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,501
R
RiverRider Online Confused
THF Trophy Hunter
Online Confused
THF Trophy Hunter
R
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,501
How about a .30-06 necked down to 7mm? Oh, wait!


[Linked Image]

"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty."

-Augustus McRae
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149418 04/23/18 11:26 PM
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,158
W
wp75169 Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
W
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,158
.338 Norma Mag. Heavy barrel. Big brake. Go ahead and make it left handed. Anything but a Remington action.


Oh wait that’s for me

Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149419 04/23/18 11:28 PM
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,501
R
RiverRider Online Confused
THF Trophy Hunter
Online Confused
THF Trophy Hunter
R
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,501
It might be interesting with optimal twist for those long bullets you can get these days.


[Linked Image]

"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty."

-Augustus McRae
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149425 04/23/18 11:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 19,157
J
Judd Offline
#1 Creedmoor Fan
Offline
#1 Creedmoor Fan
J
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 19,157
I have a 22 dasher that I built for 90's that I am LOVING...it's the most fun gun to shoot that I have...runs those 90's over 3k fps and burns less than 35 grains of H4350 wink....at 600y it's a full MOA flatter than my 6 dasher running 105 hybrid at almost the exact same speed.

Having said all of that...if you don't have a 6br or 6br improved you are missing out in life smile ani

I have a 220 swift and I'd take it over a 22-250 any day and twice on Sunday's.


Originally Posted by Phil Robertson
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149433 04/23/18 11:43 PM
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 32,442
kmon11 Offline
junior
Offline
junior
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 32,442
If going bigger 22 go Creedmoor or 22-243 both will have a little more in the tank than the 22-250 and brass is no problem. 90gr 22cal bullet at 3200fps is fun


lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149438 04/23/18 11:49 PM
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 18,907
C
ChadTRG42 Offline OP
THF Celebrity
OP Offline
THF Celebrity
C
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 18,907
Alright, either 22-250 or 22 Creedmoor. But leaning towards the 22-250 for less powder capacity and pushing an 80 grain about 3000 fps. I can put my 223 can on it, also, and that would give an extra suppressor to use other than one my 223.


[Linked Image]
Custom and Precision Ammunition!!
https://DallasReloads.com/
Type 01 and Type 06 FFL
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149448 04/24/18 12:01 AM
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,389
BassCat'99 Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,389
22 Creed is just too much fun!


22 Creedmoor
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149505 04/24/18 12:57 AM
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,203
K
Koenig Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
K
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,203
7mm08



Originally Posted By: SnakeWrangler
never trust a man that rents pigs....
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149605 04/24/18 02:14 AM
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,183
M
Mike Honcho Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
M
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,183
I'm in love with my 22" 1-8' 220 swift shilen barreled rifle. 80gr nosler Customs and H4831 is ridiculous. I shot a group and thought I butchered the group even though es was 9, it was probably best group of my life. I will do an ai version after this one is toast not for speed but brass flowing. It's now my prs rifle, haven't even put a round through the 6 Creedmoor that was built 2 months ago.


“Two things that define an individual what you do when you have everything, and what you do when you have nothing."


Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149676 04/24/18 03:20 AM
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787
B
Buzzsaw Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787
yall quit


SPACE FOR RENT


Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149757 04/24/18 06:11 AM
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,501
R
RiverRider Online Confused
THF Trophy Hunter
Online Confused
THF Trophy Hunter
R
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,501
Hey Buzz, I'll bet shilen' got barrels ready to ship. Time's awastin!


[Linked Image]

"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty."

-Augustus McRae
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149843 04/24/18 12:31 PM
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787
B
Buzzsaw Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33,787
what action length for these hot azzed .224's?

I need to talk to Tony about actions

been online shopping stocks

Chad you going sporter or heavy, w/ bottom DBM?

no wildcat for me either. I would have to build this '"on the cheap"


SPACE FOR RENT


Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149866 04/24/18 01:03 PM
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,219
D
dee Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
D
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,219
Short for 99% of them.


"A vote is like a rifle; it's usefulness depends on the character of the user" Theodore Roosevelt
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7149914 04/24/18 01:31 PM
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 18,907
C
ChadTRG42 Offline OP
THF Celebrity
OP Offline
THF Celebrity
C
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 18,907
Buzz, the 22-250 shares the same bolt face as a 308 family of cases (243, 6.5 Creedmoor, etc), and is a short action round. You can load the long heavy bullets out long and the round still fit and feed in a normal length magazine. I'll probably put this on my Surgeon rifle as another switch barrel. I'm going with a #4, #5, or light palma contour barrel. I am thinking about 20"-21" long, plus my 223 suppressor.


[Linked Image]
Custom and Precision Ammunition!!
https://DallasReloads.com/
Type 01 and Type 06 FFL
Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7150099 04/24/18 03:25 PM
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 978
E
el_cazador713 Offline
Tracker
Offline
Tracker
E
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 978
22 creedmoor! Awesome round, a little unique and so much fun!

Re: Shilen barrel- what to build!!? [Re: ChadTRG42] #7150235 04/24/18 05:12 PM
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,053
B
bo3 Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
B
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,053
6mm prc

Page 1 of 3 1 2 3
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 2004-2024 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3