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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 244780" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>Rich</p><p></p><p>I normally recomend a barrel contour based on the use,range requirements,and caliber.</p><p></p><p>If it is used as a short range hunting rifle then almost any contour will work.</p><p></p><p>If its a magnum with lots of recoil a #5 to #8 contour is recomended.</p><p></p><p>If it is going to be a loooong range rifle then a longer barrel (30+") in a #6 or larger.</p><p></p><p>Normaly a standard sporter rifle stock can be opened up to a #5 contour without removing</p><p>to much stock and weakening it.</p><p></p><p>The #5.5s and larger barrel contours require a bigger forend like on varmint stocks or</p><p>larger.</p><p></p><p>Go with the largest barrel that your stock will allow unless you plan on replaceing it.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 244780, member: 2736"] Rich I normally recomend a barrel contour based on the use,range requirements,and caliber. If it is used as a short range hunting rifle then almost any contour will work. If its a magnum with lots of recoil a #5 to #8 contour is recomended. If it is going to be a loooong range rifle then a longer barrel (30+") in a #6 or larger. Normaly a standard sporter rifle stock can be opened up to a #5 contour without removing to much stock and weakening it. The #5.5s and larger barrel contours require a bigger forend like on varmint stocks or larger. Go with the largest barrel that your stock will allow unless you plan on replaceing it. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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