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Was wondering what the slimmest sensible barrel contour would be for a 308 Win barrel. Putting together one on a Mexican action. Probably have a full lenth stock. Something that has always been in the back of my head. Thanks Society of Intolerant Old Men. Rifle Slut Division. | ||
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.550 #1 featherweight will work fine. If you're trying to impress anybody at the range it may take a lot of cool down between shoots, but for a light weight hunter it's a fine choice. Terry -------------------------------------------- Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play? | |||
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you can go a lot thinner than .550. dropping it down to .475 or so is no problem | |||
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Think I will turn it down somewheres between .550 and .600. Like the barrel contours on my 2 FN sporters at .600. Thanks Society of Intolerant Old Men. Rifle Slut Division. | |||
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I don't like to go beyond .100 per side and prefer .125-.135. That will still give you a slim barrel. I taper at .150 per foot which is a nice trim rapid taper barrel. JMHO! Roger Kehr Kehr Engraving Company (360)456-0831 | |||
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That's my vote.....and I'm less down on the accuracy.....these barrels can be very accurate. If you're serious about a mannlicher then I'd go with the #1 contour instead of the featherweight. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "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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TCI and vapodog offer sapient advise.   Roger Kehr Kehr Engraving Company (360)456-0831 | |||
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