I was a bit torn on where to post this but I figured by posting it here maybe some of the Barrel manufacturers (Mr. Green) and gunsmiths were more likely to see it and weigh in.
I’m rebarreling one of my AE’s to from 308 to 7-08, I shoot suppressed most of the time and I’m wondering if this is something I should consider when selecting a proper contour? My other AE has a Bartlein in .260 finished at 26” and I believe it’s a Heavy Varmint, I ordered it from Mile-high as a .260 so I didn’t have much choice in selecting a contour. This barrel shoots great suppressed or unsuppressed but it’s a bit on the heavy side for my liking when paired up with the already heavy AI stock so I’m looking to cut the weight down, but not so much that it limits me or the rifle in anyway.
Currently I’m leaning toward a much lighter #13 Bartlein Rem. Varmint/Sendero contour 1 in 8.4, finished out at 26” and trying out the 162gr A-Max or the 168 Matchkings. Anyone see a downside to this contour when shooting suppressed or relatively long strings of fire? My cans are titanium so they don’t add much weight, I’m not even sure if this is a concern but thought I’d ask prior to making the purchase in the hopes someone has some first hand experience to offer.
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I’m rebarreling one of my AE’s to from 308 to 7-08, I shoot suppressed most of the time and I’m wondering if this is something I should consider when selecting a proper contour? My other AE has a Bartlein in .260 finished at 26” and I believe it’s a Heavy Varmint, I ordered it from Mile-high as a .260 so I didn’t have much choice in selecting a contour. This barrel shoots great suppressed or unsuppressed but it’s a bit on the heavy side for my liking when paired up with the already heavy AI stock so I’m looking to cut the weight down, but not so much that it limits me or the rifle in anyway.
Currently I’m leaning toward a much lighter #13 Bartlein Rem. Varmint/Sendero contour 1 in 8.4, finished out at 26” and trying out the 162gr A-Max or the 168 Matchkings. Anyone see a downside to this contour when shooting suppressed or relatively long strings of fire? My cans are titanium so they don’t add much weight, I’m not even sure if this is a concern but thought I’d ask prior to making the purchase in the hopes someone has some first hand experience to offer.
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