Contour of a barrel?

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02 May 2007, 08:06

Harold R. Stephens

Contour of a barrel?

Is there a web site identifying the different contours of barrels?

Example; What is the difference between a #1 contour and a # 8?

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02 May 2007, 08:29

Westpac

http://www.shilen.com/contours.html

Each barrel manufacturer has their own, but the Shilen web site above will give you an idea as to the basic differences.

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02 May 2007, 15:22

eddieharren

Most barrel makers display their tapers on their web sites. Visit a few and you'll see that they do not, all, use the same dimensions.

02 May 2007, 18:08

Harold R. Stephens

Thanks Guys, Some research for me is forthcoming.

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02 May 2007, 18:36

ramrod340

quote:
Some research for me is forthcoming.

Here us a head start.
http://sst.benchrest.com/#barrels

As usual just my $.02
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02 May 2007, 19:12

vapodog

quote:
Originally posted by ramrod340:
quote:
Some research for me is forthcoming.

Here us a head start.
http://sst.benchrest.com/#barrels

Douglas and Shilen seem to be very close to each other......it's the A&B contours that are tough toi find. I can post them if one has an interest.

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03 May 2007, 02:30

ElCaballero

See this thread.

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