Has anyone used a Shilen #5 contour for a 338 edge?

[tctt3]

Just wondering. Search doesn't show anything.

 

[jrock]

I've seen some posts with guys using a #3 contour with 338 to save weight

 

[tctt3]

I've seen some posts with guys using a #3 contour with 338 to save weight

I wasn't sure that would be be big enough. Trying to get as light as possible without sacrificing accuracy. Haha. Like everybody else. I try to search, but don't find much.

 

[Aoudad shooter1975]

Yep a #5 works fine for a 338...never used one for an edge, but a buddy is building a 33 nosler and using a Lijia #5...he has my reamer...

Ed

 

[jjmp]

used a #5 contur on my 338 w-mag like it fine ,ss/Douglas, Kirby Allen has used many # 5 conturs on various custom builds.

 

[StanB]

jjmp, looking at doing the same, or moving to 33 Nosler. What did your rifle weight come in at with the #5?

 

[jjmp]

just weighted her about 7.5 lbs, 26 inch/bbl, no scope but bases on & front rem site,mk 10 mauser action older bell & Carlson synt/ stock glass beded .

 

[Pdvdh]

My 338 Rogue shoots fine with a Bartlein of similar - slightly lesser - contour.

 

[StanB]

just weighted her about 7.5 lbs, 26 inch/bbl, no scope but bases on & front rem site,mk 10 mauser action older bell & Carlson synt/ stock glass beded .

Thanks!

 

[jjmp]

your Welcome

 

[NEMTHunter]

Length plays a big part into how a barrel contour works. They longer the less taper you want. The bigger the caliber the more you need.

But if your 26" you should be fine.

 

[jrock]

I found barrel manufactures very helpful in discussing minimums for materials and calibers. Krieger told me that a #5 was as small as they go in SST in that caliber. It seems they have updated their website to show their minimums for each. If I was to make a lighter 338, I might drop to a 4 or 4b.

 

[gunaddict]

My 338 ultra has a #5 Brux. 27 1/2 plus brake. Shoots awesome.

 

[tctt3]

Thanks guys. It's ordered now. 28" shilen #5. Rem 700 action and bm. Wyatt box. Eh-1 stock. Hope she shoots!