thekubiaks
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I'm still learning to chamber my own barrels so please be gentle.
I have a BAT M action (1.125" x 16tpi) I would like to chamber a .338 Lapua Magnum in a 30" Heavy Varmint contour. I prefer Kriegers and Bartlein barrels but the barrel manufacturers only list shanks of 1.250" in that contour. I think I need more shoulder and therefore a bigger shank.
Two issues I am having,
1) what is the minimum shoulder height you'd recommend??
and
2) I can't seem to find a barrel manufacturer that will cut a heavy varmint contour in any shanks > 1.250"
Thanks for the replies.
I have a BAT M action (1.125" x 16tpi) I would like to chamber a .338 Lapua Magnum in a 30" Heavy Varmint contour. I prefer Kriegers and Bartlein barrels but the barrel manufacturers only list shanks of 1.250" in that contour. I think I need more shoulder and therefore a bigger shank.
Two issues I am having,
1) what is the minimum shoulder height you'd recommend??
and
2) I can't seem to find a barrel manufacturer that will cut a heavy varmint contour in any shanks > 1.250"
Thanks for the replies.
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