25 06 AI Ackley Improved Build Information, McGowan Barrel

[@barrysanders9946]

Thanks Jimmy. I'm 71 and a hunter who likes an accurate rifle. Sometimes a little too anal about accuracy. Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season

[@JimmyChrisawn]

Barry, I did lap the bolt lugs on the action before installing the barrel. It shoots less than 1/2" pretty consistently, if I do my part. I'm kind of like yourself. I won't own a rifle that isn't accurate and consistent doing so. Peace and blessings this Christmas season for your and your family.

[@waynemayle865]

My 25-06 is set the same way she's heavy i call it my hay bale rifle built for long range groundhogs and coyotes 87gr berger bullets are hard to beat

[@JimmyChrisawn]

A friend of mine gave me a box of Berger 87's to try. I have them loaded now if the Wyoming winter will give me a ranger day. Thanks for your comment.

[@waynemayle865]

@JimmyChrisawn the 87 gr speer hollow points are just as deadly

[@barrysanders9946]

Did you blueprint or do anything special to the action? Also what is the barrel length of your McGowan? Do you think there is any need to go with a faster twist? I do not plan on shooting any more than 600 yds. Thanks again for your very informative videos.

[@JimmyChrisawn]

The barrel is 26" It stabilizes the 100-115 grain range excellent. I have shot them out to around 600+ yards. I think the 1-9 is the middle ground for lighter bullets as well as up to at least the 115grs. I plan on testing some heavier bullets later. The action was in really good condition. All I had to do was lap the bolt lugs by hand. Thank you for the questions and kind words.

[@barrysanders9946]

Always enjoy your videos. Did you do any work to the action like blueprinting? I have the same rifle. Just trying to decide which caliber to go with. Considering the 280ai.

[@JimmyChrisawn]

Thank you for your kind words. I believe the 280AI to be, in my opinion, the best all around cartridge out there. If I did not already have a 280AI that would have been the rifle I would have built. I didn't need to do anything to the action for the build it was in good shape. It's been my experience that "blue printing" the action for a hunting rifle isn't necessary. If I was going to go to that much trouble and expense I would build off a custom Remington 700 footprint action. Weatherby sells their 307 action as a builders action for a very reasonable price and it is a great action.

[@chuckkulick8635]

I have the 250 ackley imp get 200 fps over 257 roberts