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I need some advice here. I'm putting together a .338 win mag on a Mauser 98 action. I plan to mount at least a 26" barrel to try to make up for the Cartridge OAL imposed by the action. I noticed that Pac Nor and Shilen have the same contours, Douglas barrels seem to run a little lighter in the same contour. In any of these the #4 contour is the start of the 26" length. The #5 is a bit heavier. I plan to use this for anything larger than what I feel my .30-06 is suited to. My -06 weighs 8.5 lbs scoped. I used to be recoil sensitive so kept it that way. These days recoil isn't an issue but I've become accustomed to the 8.5 lb weight. I know the Mauser action isn't the lightest and I'll be using a wood stock. My questions are what is a reasonable weight to shoot for in this combo and which barrel and contour would be better. Thanks, Mike | ||
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a # 4 or a # 1400 in Lothar Walter contours is large enough. I use the # 1400 Lothar Walter at 25" on a FN400 Supreme action with a McMillian stock, Leupold rings/bases & Leupold 3.5x10. [ 10-05-2002, 16:47: Message edited by: Bear Claw ] | |||
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I chose the #1450 Super Magnum Sporter for my Lothar walther. It shoots great, isn't to heavy to carry and has perfect balance for off-hand shots. | |||
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Very nice rifle Andre'. | |||
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I agree Andre', very nice rifle. It looks to me like the 1450 and #5 conours I mentioned are the same. I need the barrel by the end of next week for a class I have. I doubt I can get the Lothar Walther soon enough. Pac Nor or Shilen both have #5's ready to ship. I'll call both Monday to see who can ship soonest. Thanks, Mike | |||
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The factory taper on my model 70 is lightr than a #5, and is plenty heavy for a 338, which your not going to shoot like a vermint rifle. If I was going to build another rifle, I'd personally go with a #3. Recoil is highly overrated. Lite rifles aren't. My 338 weighs 8# with scope and sling, and while you wouldn't probably shoot 50 full house 225gr loads(3050fps) comfortably, it is by no means punishing. | |||
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Z1R the 1450 is closer to what would amount to a 4 1/2 contour. | |||
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Bear Claw, You are right, the 1450 is a slightly smaller contour than the #5. I can't imagine that it would amount to more than a few ounces though. I think if time weren't an issue I'd hold out for a number 4 but alas it is. It seems everybody but Shilen requires a 5 week delivery time. Sadly, the Shilen #5 is the heaviest of the bunch. I'm going to call the instructor and see if it is absolutely necessary to have the barrel now. Thanks for the input. -Mike | |||
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Ok, I settled on a Douglas #4. Thankfully, the nice folks at Brownells had one and can ship tomorrow. Wish me luck putting this together. It'll be my first true custom that I put together 100% myself. I've rebarrelled before, drilled and tapped, etc. But this will be the first rifle I replace the bolt handle on, remove the charger hump, remove the crest from front ring, open bolt face, well, you get the idea. Class is the week of 21st-25th. I'll report back afterward. Thanks for the input. -Mike [ 10-08-2002, 01:13: Message edited by: z1r ] | |||
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A 4 or even a 3 will work fine, but you will have to go to a 4 to get a 26" finished barrel...#4 is the best of the lot for a 338. | |||
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Just received the Douglas barrel yesterday. Thanks to all that suggested I get the #4 contour. I couldn't imagine that I would have liked the #5. At this rate the finnished rifle should weigh in at about 8.5 lbs minus scope. By the end of next week I should have the barrel fitted. Thanks, Mike | |||
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