I'm in the process of trying to figure out the type of steel for my 16 or 18" 6.5 Grendel. 410, 416 stainless or a Shilen.
Whats the difference or is there any. I want a accurate barrel. I don't mind paying a little extra. Just don't know where to turn. Everyone out there that makes a custom Grendel has different barrels and different twist rates...how the hell can you decide. I just want to deer hunt and have the capability to shoot 120 to 140 gr bullets out to 400 yds accurately.
Sabre defence offers the the 6.5 in a 410 stainless
SSK Industries offers a Shilen barrel.
Accuracy Systems inc. just says stainless match barrel.
Alexander Arms offers barrel in stainless or a shilen.
I have read that Bill Alexander's personal favorite in a 6.5 is the 18" with a 1:8 twist, But I don't know? I'm just trying to read up as much as I can before I drop this kind of change. I know I will loose vel. but like I say this is gonna be a huntin gun not a 1000 meter match. I want something small, not to much weight and shoots tight groups at 100 to 200 yds. I have a RRA Varmint with a 20" and its heavy.
Thanks
Curtis