08 February 2006, 21:11
Mark TaylorBarrel Contour
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
08 February 2006, 23:32
TC1.550 #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
09 February 2006, 04:41
Marc_Stokeldyou can go a lot thinner than .550. dropping it down to .475 or so is no problem
09 February 2006, 19:03
Mark TaylorThink I will turn it down somewheres between .550 and .600. Like the barrel contours on my 2 FN sporters at .600. Thanks
09 February 2006, 23:10
ScrollcutterI 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!
10 February 2006, 01:03
vapodogquote:
Originally posted by TC1:
.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
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.
10 February 2006, 01:42
ScrollcutterTCI and vapodog offer sapient advise.
