Having either a 7mm. Rem. Mag. or .300 Winny built from Hill Country Rifles. I'll be putting in the order next week.
They are recomending at least a #4 contour if I go with a 26" barrel. They said I could "get by" with a #3 contour if we kept barrel length to 24".
Trying to have them build as lightweight of a rifle as possible without sacrificing accuracy.
They're saying a finished weight of about 8 pounds with the #4 contour at 26" with the stock and action we've discussed.
I was HOPING to get the finished weight down to about 7 1/4 to 7 1/2 pounds without scope.
Main question is, which contour would you suggest for a 26" barrel to keep weight down but still be stiff enough for excellent accuracy?
what ranges do you plan to shoot? if your gonna stretch it out you need weight, for beyond 600 yards you need a 10# rifle to get the most from it, at least I do, my LR rigs weigh 14# loaded .
RR
I know it's not much help if you're going with Hill Country ~ sorry !
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Man, I just can't get used to the thought of having to tote a #5 barrel around out there. Seriously. I really think a #3, if of good stock, would be sufficient... but what the "H" do I know... just an old redneck...
Rem 700 long action, lilja #5 fluted with a kdf brake, high tech specialties stock, built by mark bansner of Bansners ultimate rifles. the stock weighs 23 oz.
RR
Which barrel contour?
