I'm about to send all the parts for my 338 build off to Mr. Snyder. Like so often happens (at least to me), I changed my tune mid-stride and decided against 338 Edge and for 338 Norma. So I ordered a new bolt from PTG and thought I was all set. When I ordered this ABS/Proof barrel, I wanted a 30" finish length for an Edge. But after Norma was landed upon, and after talking with dudes who shoot 338 Norma, including the smith, they tell me that 26" is ideal.
So here is the question. The stock is inletted for a very long shank, which isn't so much of an issue when 30" of pipe is hangin off the front. But if I go 26", I'm afraid that a long shank will fowl up the balance of the rifle, especially after the scope for this build, which is heavy-ish, is ontop. Just afraid that it will be to "center heavy".
All this is to say that, I have to make a decision about sending the barrel to Proof and getting them to take some inches of the muzzle.
So....Long shank and 26"?
Or more traditional shank length and fill in the "unused" shank inletting?
So here is the question. The stock is inletted for a very long shank, which isn't so much of an issue when 30" of pipe is hangin off the front. But if I go 26", I'm afraid that a long shank will fowl up the balance of the rifle, especially after the scope for this build, which is heavy-ish, is ontop. Just afraid that it will be to "center heavy".
All this is to say that, I have to make a decision about sending the barrel to Proof and getting them to take some inches of the muzzle.
So....Long shank and 26"?
Or more traditional shank length and fill in the "unused" shank inletting?
