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Help choosing a barrel length, contour and twist for a 300 Norma Magnum
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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 1503955" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>KenParker,</p><p></p><p>Welcome to LRH! Your English is fine, I understood everything you wrote.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Just a couple of observations similar to some above. </p><p></p><p>Shooting long strings of fire will shorten your barrel life. Keeping your strings to 3-5 shots then a cool down period is a good idea. </p><p></p><p>If your range is usually about 300 meters and hunting distances, I might reconsider the cartridge choice. I shoot the .300 Norma Mag. a lot and it is suited to extended longer ranges and heavy body animals. You can have a milder cartridge for both hunting and 300 meters without the recoil of the Norma Mag. However, I will never deny a man his choice of cartridges and bullets when it comes down to a choice of what he wants to use.</p><p></p><p>I have a soft spot for Lothar Walther barrels here in the US because they have provided me with good service and a fine product for years. I met Woody Woodall many years ago at one of our big trade shows. We have had several excellent conversations. There is nothing wrong with the standard 6-groove rifling since prior to just a few years ago that's all we had available. The 5R cut rifling is in high demand currently for most types of shooting and many cartridges. It has become a pat (standard) answer to write '5R' since it's a common choice. </p><p></p><p>L-W 6-groove pull button rifling has held up on the rifles I used them on and some have been extremely accurate. They have a Medium Varmint Sporter #2140 which should save a little weight yet give you confidence of a heavier barrel. I've gone as light as a #1450 with good results for hunting rifles.</p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 1503955, member: 27307"] KenParker, Welcome to LRH! Your English is fine, I understood everything you wrote.:) Just a couple of observations similar to some above. Shooting long strings of fire will shorten your barrel life. Keeping your strings to 3-5 shots then a cool down period is a good idea. If your range is usually about 300 meters and hunting distances, I might reconsider the cartridge choice. I shoot the .300 Norma Mag. a lot and it is suited to extended longer ranges and heavy body animals. You can have a milder cartridge for both hunting and 300 meters without the recoil of the Norma Mag. However, I will never deny a man his choice of cartridges and bullets when it comes down to a choice of what he wants to use. I have a soft spot for Lothar Walther barrels here in the US because they have provided me with good service and a fine product for years. I met Woody Woodall many years ago at one of our big trade shows. We have had several excellent conversations. There is nothing wrong with the standard 6-groove rifling since prior to just a few years ago that's all we had available. The 5R cut rifling is in high demand currently for most types of shooting and many cartridges. It has become a pat (standard) answer to write '5R' since it's a common choice. L-W 6-groove pull button rifling has held up on the rifles I used them on and some have been extremely accurate. They have a Medium Varmint Sporter #2140 which should save a little weight yet give you confidence of a heavier barrel. I've gone as light as a #1450 with good results for hunting rifles. Regards. [/QUOTE]
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