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Has anyone here used a .600 or smaller muzzle diameter barrel on a 300 Winchester? Something along the lines of a Lilja #2 (.575) or such?

I've got a M70 Classic SS action and 32 oz stock coming, along with PT&G bottom metal. Would like to wind up with a rifle in the 8 to 8 1/4 lb range with a 3.5-10x40 VX3. Just thinking out loud for now, any advice is appreciated.

Thank You.

I'd flute a 4 or run an unfluted 3. Assuming a 24-26 barrel, you'll hit 8.5 all up, I think.

Mod. 70 Classic
McMillan SuperGrade 29oz.
Hawk Hill #2 Barrel
Should Finish around .600-.610 @24 3/4"
Leupold 3.5-10x40cds
Talley LW Lows
I weighed everything before it was shipped out and came out at 8lbs 4oz

I've built a few that way - consider a Pac-Nor #2 and use a 1" shank before taper.. http://pac-nor.com/contours/

I built a 300wsm on a Mauser action with a thin barrel and trimmed down wood. I love it. Carries light and handles well.
jmho
Tim

Thanks, all.

KLM300 - That's pretty close to what I'll have, thanks for the detailed info.

Redneck - Will look into the #2, and send you the parts if I go down this road. The pre-64 you built me has a #3 on it and weighs 8 lbs 11 oz, trying to make a stainless sister to it as close to 8 lbs as is reasonable.

I wouldnt go less than a Rock #3.

I've got a #2 Lilja for a .300H&H build i'm doing. Hopefully it's not too far away now.

I too have a 300 H&H built on a pre 64 M70 action with a #2 lilja, redneck built it for me and boy does it shoot. With a Echols legend stock (edge fill) and swaro 3-10x42 it's just a tad over 7 3/4 lbs, I'm very happy with how it turned out.

I've yet to have a barrel contour that was "too light",though I am still trying..............(grin)

M70 EW I have has a .585" muzzle diameter. Shoots good.