20 practical cometh and destroyeth

[dave]

What are the specs on the barrel mate?

[Brad Y]

True flite ultra match grade stainless in 20 cal 1:12 twist. Its finished at 25 inches. Like a mirror down the bore- just as good as the lilja I have on the 22BR, and less copper fouling during the run in.

[wifecallsmegrumpy]

Very nice, very very nice...

How much does it weigh, that barrel looks bigger than I was expecting.

[17hmr]

beautiful looking rifle there. looks like it packs a punch too

[Dave.223]

Oh yes I love that rifle.

You can post a picture of that on the forum anytime Brad.

Maybe we need to revive a thread on showing off our varmint rifles!

Dave

[Brad Y]

Havent weighed it yet... never thought to. The barrel is only a #4 profile but with the smaller hole in it, I guess it will look bigger in diameter.

[SWIPER]

The gun gives you:

Its ok to swap my 20 cal barrel for a tighter 17 cal barrel when I'm clapped out

The woman gives you:

Your gonna lose the f2#n house and kids if you give that tight 17 cal a second thought!

[dangaff]

Nice,
Messed them up

[WhiteMeat]

The gun gives you:

Its ok to swap my 20 cal barrel for a tighter 17 cal barrel when I'm clapped out

The woman gives you:

Your gonna lose the f2#n house and kids if you give that tight 17 cal a second thought!

nice

[Plowboy]

Very nice Brad! Looks very nice and obviously has a bit of snot! Where did you get the work done?? I now have one centrefire and have the bug after smacking my first fox last night at about 250m. Couldn't get the brag photo but the pop of a pill hitting home was heard even with the earplugs in! Too much stubble to find him. Next is a reloading kit(already shot 70 rounds!) and then I reckon there might be a 2nd centrefire(and another safe ) coming home. Like the sound of the practical and the reports about them. Also good little dedicated fox/varmint gun.

You guys hinted these things are addictive and now I see what you are talking about!! Just one is not enough!!. Already have a dealer or 2 keeping eyes out for potential rifles suitable for a rebarrel.

[Simpson]

Hi Brad,

I am having a debate with myself on whether to build a 204R, 20 Practical or 20 Tactical on a sako action. What made you pick the practical over the other 20-cals?

Also would you happen to know where your gunsmith bought the reamer from?

Cheers
Simmo

[dave]

And to add to the post above, how did you go getting dies etc for it? Thinking about a 20 prac or a 223AI not sure which way to go yet....

[Simpson]

I am not sure if 20 Prac dies are available as such, except for modifying a standard S Type 223 die.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afKwDWHcrP8

I found this on youtube, and I was going to do that.

(I think I might start another thread so this one isn't derailed )

edit - Any chance you could explain how you make your rounds as well Brad?

[kjd]

If it were me I'd just go the 204, I really couldn't be bothered stuffing around fireforming cases or buying hard to find expensive dies etc etc.

[dave]

kjd, totally agree if im shooting heaps id go a stock 223 or 204, but seen as i dont shoot nearly as much as i like i dont mind spending the time doing it. Although could just buy bucket loads of cheap 223 ammo and just go plinking i guess too