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TheShootist · 06-17-2008, 23:46

Blitzzz-

I built a .338-06 off of a 98 action with a 26", 1:10, E.R. Shaw barrel. It's proven to be an extremely accurate rifle and shoots far better than I do. The pricing on the barrel was very reasonable as well.

I realize you're looking for a varmint rifle, but if you're looking for something in a .224 caliber I'd stick with a 1:12 or so. I recently built a SPR clone with a White Oak Armament 1:7 barrel and as expected I can't get it to group bullets under 75 grains worth a damn, but she loves the 77 gr Match Kings.

Is your Mauser action commercial or military? The only varmint round that I know of that works with the military standard bolt face is the .22-250...

06-17-2008, 23:46	#15
TheShootist SF Candidate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 33	Blitzzz- I built a .338-06 off of a 98 action with a 26", 1:10, E.R. Shaw barrel. It's proven to be an extremely accurate rifle and shoots far better than I do. The pricing on the barrel was very reasonable as well. I realize you're looking for a varmint rifle, but if you're looking for something in a .224 caliber I'd stick with a 1:12 or so. I recently built a SPR clone with a White Oak Armament 1:7 barrel and as expected I can't get it to group bullets under 75 grains worth a damn, but she loves the 77 gr Match Kings. Is your Mauser action commercial or military? The only varmint round that I know of that works with the military standard bolt face is the .22-250...
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