Contour?

[jackem]

I'm in the wait time for a 338 LM build on a R700 action for hunting. We've settled on a 28" Broughton with 9.3 twist but no discussion on contour yet. Weight is a concern and I'm wondering how heavy the barrel needs to be?

Thanks

Jack

 

[B23]

At that length, #5 is the smallest I would ever consider.

 

[Joe King]

At that length, #5 is the smallest I would ever consider.

+1 I went with #6 counture with a 26" barrel on my 7mag, it weighs 13# now. I Don't pack it much when I go hunting now because of that. So yea #5

 

[jackem]

Thanks! Does fluting change your opinion?