Is that enough barrel for that caliber in a 1-10twist?
Gunsmithing #5 contour douglas for 338lm?
Re: #5 contour douglas for 338lm?
Comes down to how much you are going to shoot it in a sitting. The smaller the barrel the quicker it heats up and starts throwing bullets. I recomend that you use a heavier contour like a straight taper to 1" at the muzzle. A heavy sendaro with a .9 muzzle will work well for you also. Just note that the heavier the barrel the more consistent it will shoot and more shoots before it gets too hot.
Comes down to how much you are going to shoot it in a sitting. The smaller the barrel the quicker it heats up and starts throwing bullets. I recomend that you use a heavier contour like a straight taper to 1" at the muzzle. A heavy sendaro with a .9 muzzle will work well for you also. Just note that the heavier the barrel the more consistent it will shoot and more shoots before it gets too hot.
Re: #5 contour douglas for 338lm?
okay, thanks alot. I have bought a mcmillian htg LA stock for $250 that has a channel cut for a #5, is why I'm asking. I guess I could build something else to fit it.
okay, thanks alot. I have bought a mcmillian htg LA stock for $250 that has a channel cut for a #5, is why I'm asking. I guess I could build something else to fit it.
Re: #5 contour douglas for 338lm?
If you have the option of picking a barrel, check out Broughton's 7.4 contour on their website. American Precision(Patriot Arms) just ordered one for my TRG-42. Should do well with that caliber.
If you have the option of picking a barrel, check out Broughton's 7.4 contour on their website. American Precision(Patriot Arms) just ordered one for my TRG-42. Should do well with that caliber.
