Bartlein 3b at the range

[theweebabyseamus]

Hello,

I'm looking to put a 6mm Bartlein barrel on my X-bolt with a Game scout stock. It will be mostly for the shooting range but I'd like it to be capable for hunting as well. I've read a lot on the different contours but it looks like the stock isn't recommended for anything larger than a 4 or 5 contour.

My question is, does anybody use a 3B for the range and if so, how bad does it heat up vs a regular hunting barrel in 2 or 3 contour?

 

[Rick Richard]

Best barrel compromise profile for range and hunting in my opinion.

 

[Buxndiverdux]

I agree with Rick. I have a 26" fluted 3B on a .300 Win Mag and it's perfect for what I wanted in that rifle.

 

[Elk Hunter 338]

#3 and 3B is about all I use on everything from 22 too 338 for hunting rifle with steel barrel!

 

[Rick Richard]

#3 and 3B is about all I use on everything from 22 too 338 for hunting rifle with steel barrel!

Drop the mic.

 

[theweebabyseamus]

Best barrel compromise profile for range and hunting in my opinion.

Thanks Rick. How does it do at the range? I'm looking for something that doesn't lose much accuracy past a 5 shot string. I don't need to do 30 rounds at a time, but it's a hassle letting it cool down after a 3 shot string.

 

[Rick Richard]

Thanks Rick. How does it do at the range? I'm looking for something that doesn't lose much accuracy past a 5 shot string. I don't need to do 30 rounds at a time, but it's a hassle letting it cool down after a 3 shot string.

You should have no problem with a 5 shot string with a minute or two between shots…which is what I do for accuracy shooting.

 

[lancetkenyon]

6mm Remington?
Or just a 6mm bore, like a 6CM or .243Win? 6x47L? 6XC? 6 GT? 6 Dasher? 6 PPC?

The smaller the case, the less heat build up you will get. 5 should be fine unless you are running something like a 6-06AI, 6SST, .240Wby, 6-.284, etc.

 

[Flyjunky]

Hello,

I'm looking to put a 6mm Bartlein barrel on my X-bolt with a Game scout stock. It will be mostly for the shooting range but I'd like it to be capable for hunting as well. I've read a lot on the different contours but it looks like the stock isn't recommended for anything larger than a 4 or 5 contour.

My question is, does anybody use a 3B for the range and if so, how bad does it heat up vs a regular hunting barrel in 2 or 3 contour?

Just curious on which xbolt you have? I have an xbolt that I'm contemplating putting a new barrel as well. Has the barrel already been taken off? I've heard getting those barrels off isn't an easy task.

 

[Rick Richard]

Just curious on which xbolt you have? I have an xbolt that I'm contemplating putting a new barrel as well. Has the barrel already been taken off? I've heard getting those barrels off isn't an easy task.

Which is why gunsmiths don't like to work on them or they will quote you a price higher than if it was something else.

 

[theweebabyseamus]

6mm Remington?
Or just a 6mm bore, like a 6CM or .243Win? 6x47L? 6XC? 6 GT? 6 Dasher? 6 PPC?

The smaller the case, the less heat build up you will get. 5 should be fine unless you are running something like a 6-06AI, 6SST, .240Wby, 6-.284, etc.

6mm Creedmoor

 

[theweebabyseamus]

Just curious on which xbolt you have? I have an xbolt that I'm contemplating putting a new barrel as well. Has the barrel already been taken off? I've heard getting those barrels off isn't an easy task.

I've heard it's challenging and I've heard it's not bad. When I've read what's involved I lean towards the ' not bad' side. However, as Rick said, can be tougher to find a smith that'll do it and more expensive in general.

 

[Bob Wright]

I think 5 shots is good also especially with a heavier barrel, quenching that heat in the bore. The downside is it takes longer to cool down. So, stovepipe it in the rack, bolt open, for about 15 minutes while you're shooting something else.

 

[lancetkenyon]

6mm Creedmoor

I have a Proof CF on my 6CM, but run it suppressed. 5 shots, and that suppresor is too hot to hold. But, accuracy with a 3B should be fine for 5 shots.