IBI Barrel swap on T1x - personal experiences

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I just won a 50% off coupon from a PRS match and was curious what people experiences are with swapping a T1x barrel with one of their drop-ins.

Thinking 22" full contour? Rifle is only used for benchtop paper targets and an annual PRS match.

Currently has the 16" factory which IMO shoots good enough - under 1/2" at 50y is possible with SK+, even hitting 3/8" at times.
 

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When I was looking at getting a IBI rimfire barrel I came across this comment in the r/longrange, and this video as well, I just decided to spend my money on more ammo. The posts are from 2-3 years ago so things might have changed.


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Left side top to bottom. 5 shot groups with SK Std+ at 50 yards.
The wind went from 0 on first target to left to right and increasing as I shot the second and third groups

Right side top CCI SV at 50 yards no wind. Example of ammo vs group size SK vs CCI.

Right side bottom SK Std+ at 100 yards left to right wind. I didn't dial the drop. Did a 1 shot test then held the next 4 shots over.

IBI 22" with the schnooble end, 0.86" body OD then 0.925" OD for the last 2.5". Spiral fluted.
Installed in a KRG Bravo chassis.

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Jahnj0584 said:
I just won a 50% off coupon from a PRS match and was curious what people experiences are with swapping a T1x barrel with one of their drop-ins.

Thinking 22" full contour? Rifle is only used for benchtop paper targets and an annual PRS match.

Currently has the 16" factory which IMO shoots good enough - under 1/2" at 50y is possible with SK+, even hitting 3/8" at times.
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Better ammo will probably tighten those groups significantly. IF you can find any... Try SK Rifle Match, seems to be the only one readily available.
 
FluffyFM said:
When I was looking at getting a IBI rimfire barrel I came across this comment in the r/longrange, and this video as well, I just decided to spend my money on more ammo. The posts are from 2-3 years ago so things might have changed.


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It is always a lottery when it comes to barrels, regardless of manufactures. Some are better than others, you pay your money, you take your chances.
 
I have a T1X as well that shoots fantastic with a few different lots and levels of Eley ammunition. I’ve discussed going aftermarket with the barrel but the factory one shoots so well I can’t justify it for the little bit of shooting I do being mostly myself on paper and the odd benchrest local match.

If I was heavy into prs I’d honestly be using a different setup all together.

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