I've been using two of these rifles for several years.
They are quite different, a Model 20 .308 with 22" #1 barrel (about six pounds with scope) and a Model 28 7x61 Sharpe & Hart with 26" #3 barrel (about seven pounds with scope mounted and some lead in the stock).
Balance is exceptional on each rifle and this may be one reason they handle very similarly in the field. The #1 barrel on the .308 is not at all whippy and steadies easily and very quickly. Took a while to learn to shoot this one off the bench, however, but that's no fault of the rifle.
While I would consider a #2 contour if I were to buy another such NULA, I'm pretty sure the difference in weight and handling would be of no consequence for field use. Also doubt there would be any accuracy difference shooting from the bench.
