Bartlein contour in a Manners SL?

[fw707]

Would a #3 contour be OK in a Manners SL stock? The fore end is pretty slim.
The stock has the carbon option, so would a 23" #3 barrel be front heavy?

 

[10generation]

I've got the same question.

 

[Oregonmuley]

GAP builds their Xtreme Hunter rifle in the Manners SL and a fluted #3 Bartlein barrel so it should be fine. I've started collecting parts for sort of a "faux" Xtreme Hunter in 7MM-08 build using a Bartlein "2B" contour in the Manners SL. Should be a good hunting weight rig when completed.

 

[darrenk75b]

The Bartlein #3 is on the heavier side as #3s go. I would imagine that the 23" #3 will balance close to the front action screw and have a bit of forward weight when being held offhand.

 

[fw707]

Thanks for the replies!
The #3 fit the SL just fine and made a nice rifle.

 

[Automan71]

I'd like to see a pic of the rifle
What's the weight?

 

[fw707]

I'll see if I can find one.

 

[fw707]

I'd like to see a pic of the rifle
What's the weight?

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