What Barrel?

[coppertop]

What is the brand and contour to use on a 1712 in a Pharr stock w/ leupold BR24 and make weight. I would like to finish out barrel around 21-22". I also would like a straight taper if possible. If anyone has something that will suit me, I'd rather buy a used one than wait 6 months on a manufacturer. Thanks, Mason.

[Evelio Mc Donald]

Mason
I normally use Lilja tight bore barrels in the 53 R contour, they will make weight for Hunter class on a Pharr stock.
Evelio.

[BlauBear]

There are many very good barrel makers, but if you stray from Evelio's advice (not that I would, of course... ), check the weight and actual contour measurements very carefully because different builders may list the same contours but they are not the same! A Krieger #3 is not necessarily the same as a Broughton #3 or a Lilja #3.

[Jerry G]

I only had a 3 month wait on a Lilja bbl for my HP. If you order one he has in stock, there is no wait except the UPS shipping. His bbls are as good as any made, I think.

[RBriscoe]

There are many very good barrel makers, but if you stray from Evelio's advice (not that I would, of course... ), check the weight and actual contour measurements very carefully because different builders may list the same contours but they are not the same! A Krieger #3 is not necessarily the same as a Broughton #3 or a Lilja #3.

Tim North (Broughton) has a #5K contour (that's for Krieger) on file...not that his #5 contour isn't good, but I knew that the #5 Krieger made weight on my Hunter Rifle at 26 inches and with only ounces to spare did not want to experiment. He was very cooperative. It was a 5R 6.5mm barrel and shoots quite well.

[Evelio Mc Donald]

Carefull Rick, the weight limit on a High Power hunter is 9.0 lbs. the limit for a smallbore is 8 1/2 lbs. A 1/2 lb. can make a big difference in which contour to get. The no.5 will probably make weight if it is fluted, and you are using one on the 16 ounce scope.
Evelio.

[coppertop]

The decision has been made and the gun is on it's way to Evelio. Thanks for the input.

[BlauBear]

Yup, love Broughton barrels but a #5 Broughton is heavier than a #5 Lilja, so be careful with your basis for comparison. It was an "Oh... Well..." moment.