Thickness of 30 cal barrel for hunting/taret?

[WEATHERBY460]

What is a good barrel diameter measured at crown for a good target/hunting barrel?

 

[BRIT]

Hi.
I like the Remington Sendero Contour Barrel that has a .830" Muzzle Diameter. I find it offers fine, long range accuracy whilst not being too heavy to carry about as a Hunting Rifle.
Hope this helps.

Brit.

 

[WEATHERBY460]

I had the option on either .760 or .800 (recommended by gunsmith) Just looking for ideas.

 

[Edd]

What are the other dimensions of the barrels? There is more to consider than the muzzle diameter.

 

[7magcreedmoor]

I like the thickest contour that doesn't put the total weight above 11 lb. A rifle that is shot from all positions sometimes with little warning can be too heavy, but for long shots from solid positions you don't want it too light either. I find 11 lb. a good compromise for me. I don't mind carrying it all day, but I still am able to shoot it well across the board.

 

[RT2506]

I have always like the Shilen #6. I can't remember the sizes but you can look it up on their web site. It is a straight taper target/light varmint barrel. It is plenty stiff enough without all the extra weight. It handles great and even at 26" it's not too heavy to carry.

 

[roninflag]

shoot more ropunds at targets or hunting? heavier is better for targets.

 

[WEATHERBY460]

70% Target
30% Hunting

 

[Edd]

I have a couple of new 22 cal barrel blanks. One of them has a .750" muzzle diameter and the other one has an .865" muzzle diameter. There is less than 1 ounce weight difference.

 

[Deleted member 46119]

Sendoro or Palma profile. Fluted.

IMO fits the use goals.

 

[C.O. Shooter]

For my 6.5 build, I went with a heavy Palma. If I were to do a .30 or .338 I would use the heavy Palma again! I really like the Palma profile.