I'm working on getting parts together for a build and I'm considering a fluted bartlein #3 barrel. Does anyone have a picture of one that was fluted by Bartlein?
Doesn't look as heavy as I would expect a #3 to look. I've been considering a 2b but after seeing that picture it makes me feel better about the decision to go with a #3.
Yeah. I am happy with it after seeing it in person. I was worried about going to light. I'm going with the #3 with a 1" cylinder and finishing at 23" which puts the threads starting 1" past the end of the fluting.
I've got a Bart fluted #3 sitting on my bench; I'll take some closeups of the fluting for you when I go out there later. Want to see it next to say a Sendero profile tube... or a Rem magnum profile?
I hunted with a Remington ltr for a while. It was a little nose heavy but not bad. It also had a 40oz stock but the Barrel was over .800" at the muzzle.
Agree 22 will be fine for most. If I had it to do over it would be 21. But obviously you could go with 23 and cut it back if you are not happy. Did so with mine and accuracy stayed excellent.
For reference: Rifle now wears a 1.75x6. Still tips to the nose a little from the middle screw. I wouldn't consider it a LW, but it carries well for me at 20 plus a little.
Does anyone know what a #3 fluted would weigh at 22"?
What caliber? I now that can sure make a difference in weight. Bartlein website says 3.5 lbs for a #3.
Not an exact comparison but might help as an example. I just had 2 rifles built using the 2b contour, both finished @ 22.5" and both with 3/4" shanks. Everything is pretty much the same as far as parts, one barrel is fluted and one isn't. The non fluted rifle is a 7MM-08, the fluted is a .243. The .243 actually weighs a little more than the 08. So knowing the caliber might help guestimate the overall weight.
But like others have said, the rifle will likely be a bit muzzle heavy - not much but a little which is not a bad thing IMHO.
"Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"
I contacted bartlein about the weight and the guy I talked to wasn't real sure on weight but said it should be just under 3 pounds. 2.8-2.9 fluted at 22".
It will be in a 26oz manners eh-6 if that helps. Haven't decided on scope yet but it will be under 16oz either way I go and resting in a set of talley light weights.
You'll be where you want then. I have a 2b 22.75" w/ 3/4" shank in an eh6 and 20 ounce scope in talleys, right at 8 pounds. Mine is a 260, so the fluting, larger bore and lighter scope should make up for the #3.
That's about where I want to be with weight. If I can stay under 8# I'll be happy. If it's a touch over I'll live with it.
I think you will make it easy. My 7MM-08 with the non-fluted 2b sits in a Classic Edge, Talley Lwt rings and a not fancy Leupold 3x9x40 scope and weighs 7 lbs 5 ozs. So adding a few ozs for the bigger contour barrel should get you under your target weight of 8 lbs if not going with a heavier scope. Should be a nice rig!!
"Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"
Oregonmuley you don't happen to know what your McMillan weighs do you? Also up for suggestions on a good scope. I mainly hunt in the woods on the east coast but I have some plans to hunt mule deer and pronghorn out west.
Both of my Classic Edge stocks weighed 24 ozs. In regards to a good scope, I'm pretty low tech so not sure I could be helpful there. I hunt antelope every year in Wyoming and the Leupold Mark 2 3x9x40 with the Long Range duplex works well for me. I'm sure someone will chime in with some good suggestions.
"Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"
They weigh 12.3 ozs on my cheapo scale but think that should be about right. By the way great choice in going with the 7MM-08, I might be a bit biased since I have several but it makes for a great hunting rig. Here is the one I referenced in my earlier post, I've posted it before but its been awhile so here it is again:)
"Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"
Bart #3 with 1" shank and factory lug, Fluted by LRI & cut to 22" Manners EH4 Williams Steel bottom metal (Could save weight if ADL or factory BDL) Jewell Seekins 20MOA Rail
And with TPS Aluminum rings and Superchicken 3-9 (Could save weight with different scope and Talley Ltwt's)
Sendero man that is a good looking rifle. I would really like to know the specs including Barrel length and overall weight if you know it. Agin amazing looking gun.
Sendero man that is a good looking rifle. I would really like to know the specs including Barrel length and overall weight if you know it. Agin amazing looking gun.
same exact rifle as ScenarShooters
his is serial number 2 and mine is 3 GRIN
mine has a NF not a S&B and old school Montana Sling