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I am going to re-barrel a commercial Mauser action to 30-06. 3.36 mag length. Going in a Boyds JRS stock. Deer hunting gun - mostly from blinds. Maybe one more trip out west. Looking to get 2800+ fps from a 165 grain bullet with out pushing the pressure limits. Should I go with a 22",23" or 24" barrel? Planning on using a Shilen barrel - what contour - 2,3,4. Thinking of 24" #3 contour at the moment. your thoughts? | ||
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You should be able to get that vel. with a 22" barrel. I built a 25-06 on a Fn Mauser action/26" Douglas SS #4 barrel/Boyds JRS Lam stock/4.5-14X Burris. That rig goes 10.5 lbs. Another FN Mauser action in 8X64s/25.5"Douglas SS #3 barrel/ Boyds JRS Lam./B&L 1.5-6X goes 10.4 lbs. But with a Ramline Mauser stock goes 8.9 lbs. It just depends on what you weight you want to end up with. | |||
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From a blind, 24," contour doesn't much matter since it won't be carried. A #3 would be a good compromise for a rig that may be carried some. The Laminate JRS is a heavy stock, a light #2 would make for lousy balance during offhand shooting.  Aut vincere aut mori | |||
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I get 2800fps w/o a problem using 4350 with a 22" barrel. 22", 24", I think the difference is really between folk's ears. I hunted with both and even 26" and as far as handiness or agility in the woods, couldn't tell a difference. IMO, I'd set it up to carry. You can do some good work with a sporter rifle from a stand but lugging around a semi-bench rest rifle would be a pain. Aim for the exit hole | |||
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i have one w. a 22" barrel. am right in your ballpark +/- 50fps w. hornady interbond 165gr. mine is ferratic nitridied - not sure if that matters when it comes to chrony numbers. | |||
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I have a 30/06 that I've carried all over the mountains and if I ever build another one it would be just like it. Mine has a 22" barrel that is the same contour as a Win M70 Featherweight. I shoot pretty much exclusively 180 grain Sierra BT's and get just under 2800 fps with it with 56 grains of IMR-4350, mine is in a factory Win laminate stock and with a Leupold VX-II 3-9 it weighs exactly 8 pounds 2 ounces. | |||
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Thanks for the replys I am going with a 24" #3 Shilen I can have it shortened later if need be. May go with a lighter stock. | |||
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For a stand gun it doesn't really matter, but I had a #3 Shilen on an 09 argentine and I felt it was way too heavy. It was very accurate. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Agreed.....I far prefer #2 and even #1 contour. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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I shoot and reload 30'06 from many years and find that it can give great results also with 22" barrel. If your goal is to push 165g bullets at 2800 fps, you don't need nothing more then a 22" barrel. I shoot at 2870 fps 165g Nosler bullets with my Remington 700 BDL. Of course if you're looking to more speed to shoot at longer range, 2" longer barrel will help you. My choise would be 22-23" #3... Faina I prefer to die standing that to live in knee | |||
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