22 wmr barrel

Shawnba67 · Apr 26, 2016

Hello guys i am looking for some insight into a decision i cant seem to make. I am re-barreling a marlin bolt action rimfire to 22 magnum. I have narrowed my barrel blank search down to either a green mountain or an X caliber blank.
GM 22 mag .219 bore .224 groove 14 twist cost $106
X caliber .220 bore .224 groove 14 twist cost $150 this one is hand lapped
I know 16 twist is the norm but I think the 14 will serve my purpose better. Has anyone any experience in this matter? I know the Lilja site says to use a centerfire spec barrel for 22 wmr. I am overthinking this because once its contoured for the rimfire action it wont have enough meat left for reuse should it not work out. However I want it to work out, and I want to do the work myself. Thanks much

CarJunkieLS1 · Apr 26, 2016

I've got a wildcat AR-15 that has an X-calibur barrel on it. It's a nice barrel and it shoots .5-.6 inch groups at 100yds

kwg020 · Apr 26, 2016

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Hello guys i am looking for some insight into a decision i cant seem to make. I am re-barreling a marlin bolt action rimfire to 22 magnum. I have narrowed my barrel blank search down to either a green mountain or an X caliber blank. 
GM 22 mag .219 bore .224 groove 14 twist cost $106
X caliber .220 bore .224 groove 14 twist cost $150 this one is hand lapped
I know 16 twist is the norm but I think the 14 will serve my purpose better. Has anyone any experience in this matter? I know the Lilja site says to use a centerfire spec barrel for 22 wmr. I am overthinking this because once its contoured for the rimfire action it wont have enough meat left for reuse should it not work out. However I want it to work out, and I want to do the work myself. Thanks much

Is this a single shot or rolling block rifle?

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Shawnba67 · Apr 26, 2016

No its a bolt action. Started life a a 17hmr i didnt like the 17 and since the rifle was a gift it wont be sold. I still havemy first truck also a gift 20 years ago lol

25cschaefer · Apr 26, 2016

There is nothing wrong with GM barrels, they are a quality barrel for the price. X-Calibers, in my experience, are much nicer; they have less chatter, are cleaner, and are lapped. I have run a bore scope down a lot of both and would not hesitate buying either.

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