14 May 2004, 12:13
CAPSTICKBarrel Contour
What would be the correct "Lothar Walther" contour for a .475 cal bore,for a sporting rifle?

14 May 2004, 13:39
dan belisleI'd go ,725, just to get an eigth of an inch of steel all around the muzzle end, but that's probably just me. FWIW - Dan
14 May 2004, 13:29
CAPSTICKCome on guys,I'd like to order my barrel tomorrow.I'm going with the #1450(#5) contour if I don't here any responses..700 at the muzzle.I hope its not too thin!
14 May 2004, 16:59
jeffeossopacnor #6... .750 at 26" .. this feels perfect on a brno602 and 470mbogo
jeffe
Capstick,
Unless I have a specific need, i.e Light barrel for an application, or conversely a heavy barrel for a purpose, I have found that regardless of caliber in barrels of 22" to 25", the best balance is obtained by adding no less than .250" to no greater than .300" to the bore.
So for your .475 bore, a barrel between .725" to .775" should balance right, IMHO.
That would be LW # 3100 Light weight target barrel .750" @ muzzle.
Regards,
Bob