Barrel contour on new build.

[just country]

morning, #5 contour 26"fluted SS HART. if u r weight
sensitive look at the chart for comparing weight of
different contour barrels. justme gbot tum

 

[Lenny Foffa]

I am kicking around the idea of having a custom rifle built. It is going to be a 300 H&H Mag used for hunting elk and deer in Wyoming. I also like to go out and shoot rocks at long distances...maybe 3-5 shots at a time. I am trying to decide on either a carbon barrel or steel. I like the idea of carbon for weight, as most of my hunting involves quite a bit of hiking, but my hunting can be hard on equipment and especially barrels. I don't know how durable the carbon barrel is going to be.

If I go with carbon, it will probably be a Proof Sendero Light at 2 lbs 13 oz. If I go with a steel barrel, it will probably be a Bartlein. I am trying to figure out the contour to keep the weight down, but not sacrifice accuracy. I am thinking a heavy sporter (#3 at 3.5 lbs) with flutes or a medium sporter (#2B at 3.2 lbs). Will I be happy with the accuracy of the these two profiles of steel barrels? I'm expecting to get close to 1/2 MOA. I can shoot 1 MOA with factory rigs all day long.

 

[Lenny Foffa]

What a classic Cartridge you have selected. I hope you contact Griffin and Howe ,here in NJ and see if they have an elegant Bolt Action Rifle, chambered in .300 H and H . Stocked in English walnut ,with an Ebony For end tip and Grip cap. . Finished with a satin had ribbed oil finish and fine checkering . Express Sights and Barrel band ,of course. Good luck and good shooting . Lenny

 

[keithcandler]

Contact Alex Wheeler over on Accurateshooter.com

Alex builds one heck of a rifle.

Listen to Alex.

 

[JohnyRingo]

Contact Alex Wheeler over on Accurateshooter.com

Alex builds one heck of a rifle.

Listen to Alex.

I will do that. Thanks.

 

[pburton]

I have used Bartlein #3 and 2b contours on rifles. My 300 win mag has a #3 contour and it shoots great. The 2b is on my daughters 6.5 creedmoor. It all depends on the finished length you want for your rifle. Personally I would not go any longer than 24" for the 2B. Hope that helps.

 

[JohnyRingo]

I do plan on going with a 24" barrel. I've owned 2 H&H's and that's the barrel length they have always been. I am interested in why you wouldn't go longer than 24" though.

 

[Deleted member 103481]

I will do that. Thanks.

Alex is building (waiting on parts) a 300 prc for me and we are doing a #4 rock creek. I believe most of his magnum hunters are on 4 and 5 contour barrels. A 4 contour from anywhere else is about a #3 from Bart.

My stock will be regular fill, because I don't want a nose heavy rifle. I'm expecting it to come in around 7 and half I'm not interested in a lite magnum.

 

[pburton]

With the thinner barrels, I have found that the longer they are the more they will whip with the shot, making them very difficult to tune loads. This is just my experience with them.

 

[JohnyRingo]

With the thinner barrels, I have found that the longer they are the more they will whip with the shot, making them very difficult to tune loads. This is just my experience with them.

Makes sense.

 

[Edd]

Are you wanting a Chromoly or Stainless Steel barrel?

 

[JohnyRingo]

Are you wanting a Chromoly or Stainless Steel barrel?

Stainless Steel.

 

[Edd]

Stainless Steel.

My choice would be a Krieger 4.5 contour. That is the smallest they will make in a 30 caliber Stainless Steel.

I have one and I think it is a good size for your application.