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Re: Benchmark barrels
« Reply #15 on: October 17, 2018, 08:45:56 PM »
Can't remember for sure but it wasn't more than a couple weeks. I wasn't in a big hurry so it didn't matter. Turn around time would depend on how busy they are too. If you're looking fo quality work I would highly recommend them.

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Re: Benchmark barrels
« Reply #16 on: October 17, 2018, 09:00:58 PM »
I have an email to benchmark to see if they can start the barrel now, and after late rifle deer I send them the action to cut down on wait time.  Will order the stock soon since that will likely take a little wait time also. 

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Re: Benchmark barrels
« Reply #17 on: October 17, 2018, 09:10:58 PM »
Put it in a Killer Innovations Orias Chassis.

You might be one of the only guys out there who’s familiar with or would recommend an Orias chassis. Everybody else forgot about those.  :chuckle:

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Re: Benchmark barrels
« Reply #18 on: October 17, 2018, 09:13:34 PM »
Put it in a Killer Innovations Orias Chassis.

You might be one of the only guys out there who’s familiar with or would recommend an Orias chassis. Everybody else forgot about those.  :chuckle:



You know Rick the owner ? I have one myself. Remington 700 in 308 sitting in it.
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Re: Benchmark barrels
« Reply #19 on: October 17, 2018, 10:08:48 PM »
Another vote for trigger tech.  I'd go 26 on the barrel.
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Re: Benchmark barrels
« Reply #20 on: October 17, 2018, 10:38:49 PM »
Put it in a Killer Innovations Orias Chassis.

You might be one of the only guys out there who’s familiar with or would recommend an Orias chassis. Everybody else forgot about those.  :chuckle:



You know Rick the owner ? I have one myself. Remington 700 in 308 sitting in it.


I met him a couple years back briefly while at their shop. I got a chance to see an early version of the chassis courtesy of Jay.sharkbait when he was working there. It’s a great design but I just haven’t found a good build to use one on.

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Re: Benchmark barrels
« Reply #21 on: October 18, 2018, 06:57:37 AM »
I’ve had benchmark do two builds for me.  Both rifles are quarter minute or better with custom loads very little copper pick up. Start with the bullet you want to shoot. They will work with you on the specs to achieve best results. If sticking with the 7RM I’d suggest throating and twisting for a 180 grain class bullet.  26” heavy sporter. Skip the flutes in my opinion.  Miller brake. Trigger tech. For a hunting rifle I like the McMillan m40a1 stock with adjustable riser. Personal preference. Bottom metal and mag well appropriately sized for the finished cartridge.  Upgrade the lug and do a ptg bolt with m16 extractor. Yes they cerecote.
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Re: Benchmark barrels
« Reply #22 on: October 18, 2018, 05:47:48 PM »
Which contour.  Trying to decide between these two sporter contours.

Benchmark 5   1.250"   3.00"   .700"   26"   27"   6.0"   .875"   4.00 lbs
Benchmark 6   1.250"   3.25"   .750"   26"   27"   6.5"   .925"   4.46 lbs


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Re: Benchmark barrels
« Reply #23 on: October 18, 2018, 06:53:03 PM »
Hunting go lighter, bench go heavier

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Re: Benchmark barrels
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Re: Benchmark barrels
« Reply #25 on: October 18, 2018, 07:17:41 PM »
I've got 3 benchmark barrels. All finished at .750 at the muzzle. A 6.5 creedmore with a 24, a 7mm rem mag with a 26, and a 338 edge with a 27. All three rifles have brakes, and are a sendero taper. I wouldn't change a thing.

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Re: Benchmark barrels
« Reply #26 on: October 18, 2018, 07:34:59 PM »
I’d go with the #5. It’s a pretty good balance for a medium weight magnum. I’m not a big fan of muzzle brakes on hunting guns and a 7mm Mag with a #5 contour barrrel will be very manageable without a break. 

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Re: Benchmark barrels
« Reply #27 on: October 18, 2018, 08:10:19 PM »
I’d go with a #5 without flutes.
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Re: Benchmark barrels
« Reply #28 on: October 18, 2018, 08:47:19 PM »
Which contour.  Trying to decide between these two sporter contours.

Benchmark 5   1.250"   3.00"   .700"   26"   27"   6.0"   .875"   4.00 lbs
Benchmark 6   1.250"   3.25"   .750"   26"   27"   6.5"   .925"   4.46 lbs
How much more accurate will a heavier barrel make the first shot from a cold barrel be?
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Re: Benchmark barrels
« Reply #29 on: October 18, 2018, 08:51:39 PM »
I have 2 #4 and 2 #5 contours. All shoot well but I would go 5. They are money.
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