My #3 Bartlein is going into a Manners EH3. I am concerned that it is going to be super nose heavy. Both stock and barreled action are in Indiana being fitted. I have never seen the two paired. Am considering having barrel pulled off and turned down to a 2B. Have to decide in a day or so. Anyone have any thoughts either way? Is pulling and reinstalling a barrel a big deal on a 700 action? Barrel is 24" and chambered 280ai. Gunsmith ( "Redneck" from here) recommended having it turned down from the get go. My dumb ass did not listen. Now concerned about balance.
