Mike at Hell's Canyon makes a great barrel but they are NOT light! I have a 28" MTU contour blank and it weighs in at 62 ounces. He uses Benchmark barrels for the core. You could ask Benchmark for an extra inch to be added to the shank to give you the added material needed and they probably have an 8 twist option. I'd give them a call first before contacting Mike if you want to go that route. Just be prepared to wait around 4-6 months for it to show up at your door.
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NZ Longranger
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Thanks Scott. Can you be a little more specific if possible? So you are saying there is a 90 degree shoulder in the SS where the carbon starts? That is what I would expect. But how much does the SS step down here for the carbon wrap?
Satterlee Scott
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I'm not sure what the diameter of the contour is after that it's probably caliber plus .250" but that is just a guess. I'm on the proof pro staff but that info is held pretty tight. I'm sure there is enough for you to have a neck and freebore, but not near enough to have a shoulder. If the cartridge is longer to the neck than the shank I would not recommend using the carbon barrel.
NZ Longranger
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Thanks for that Scott. But I'm an obstinate engineer who likes to make his own calls on what will and won't work. 
So I will find out what that step down amount is one way or the other! It would be much simpler if they just told me...
So I will find out what that step down amount is one way or the other! It would be much simpler if they just told me...
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NZ Longranger
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Awesome! Thanks Elk Hunter!
Crowe284
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Found this image here:
https://precisionrifleblog.com/2019/01/05/best-rifle-barrel-2/
No measurements, but nice visual.
https://precisionrifleblog.com/2019/01/05/best-rifle-barrel-2/
No measurements, but nice visual.
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Crowe284
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Knowing the dimensions of the shank, which are listed, you can probably scale off and get a good idea.
NZ Longranger
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Thanks Crowe. Would love some actual measurements. Are those images even of a Proof or just a carbon barrel in general?
And Milepost, I have a Proof right here in my hand. We do use Hardy's amongst others, but want to try this Proof!
And Milepost, I have a Proof right here in my hand. We do use Hardy's amongst others, but want to try this Proof!
Crowe284
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Couldent say for sure...if you click on the link, the picture is in the proof barrel information section. One could only assume since it does not say specifically in the photo.
Satterlee Scott
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Right on I was just trying to save you a barrel but if you know a guy that has a shot out barrel and will cut it down. That would be cool post the results. Additionally, I plan on heading out to NZ Spring 2020 to hunt and set up a couple clinics/steel safari courses. We are in early stages of planning though.Thanks for that Scott. But I'm an obstinate engineer who likes to make his own calls on what will and won't work.
So I will find out what that step down amount is one way or the other! It would be much simpler if they just told me...
NZ Longranger
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Two guys have very kindly offered to section/grind the carbon off a shot out barrrel now so we'll see who comes up with the goods first!
Sounds interesting Scott. Whereabouts, what part of NZ are you going to be?
Sounds interesting Scott. Whereabouts, what part of NZ are you going to be?
Satterlee Scott
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Christchurch area I believe
