Avatar
Search
Forum Scope




Match



Forum Options



Minimum search word length is 3 characters - maximum search word length is 84 characters
Lost password?
sp_Feed sp_PrintTopic sp_TopicIcon
Model 1892 in 25-20 rebarrel project
Avatar
MCorrell
Member
WACA Member
Forum Posts: 91
Member Since:
March 4, 2018
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
1
April 8, 2026 - 8:39 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print sp_EditHistory

I have finally decided to upgrade/ improve my favorite shooter. The current 24” barrel is at best in fair condition but is very accurate using jacketed Remington .257”, 86 grain bullets that are currently out of production. I have tried many loads using .258”, 85 grain cast bullets and cannot get near the same accuracy as with the Remington bullets. 
I am looking at a Hunter brand replacement barrel but there are many options:

 5 or 6 groove rifling

single point or broached rifling

barrel length (would it help accuracy at 100 yards to longer than 24”?)

rate of twist

Does as anyone have experience with cast bullets with the above options? I would like to choose the best option for exclusively shooting cast bullets.

https://www.mikehunterrestorations.com/barrels.html

Forum Timezone: UTC 0
Most Users Ever Online: 21294
Currently Online: Bill Hanzel, Nevada Paul, [email protected], Frag
Guest(s) 1090
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)
Top Posters:
TXGunNut: 7184
clarence: 7119
Chuck: 6530
steve004: 5558
1873man: 4871
deerhunter: 2883
twobit: 2662
Big Larry: 2578
mrcvs: 2389
Maverick: 2171
Newest Members:
neon
bumppo
Frag
Dozer
Palijim
Lenny71
SVDavis
TheBigC
longranger
Motorman59
Forum Stats:
Groups: 1
Forums: 18
Topics: 15662
Posts: 142310

 

Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 2057
Members: 10551
Moderators: 3
Admins: 4
Administrators: Mike Hager, Bert H., JWA, SethJ
Moderators: Rob Kassab, Brad Dunbar, Heather
Navigation