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In this crazy world of loony-ism I find myself fretting over 1/3 of a pound... Trying to decide on a 3 or 2b contour. Rifle is going to be a 6.5 creedmoor or 6.5 SLR. Don't even get me started on stocks!! Hahaha Humor me and tell me your opinions! Thanks!
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I've got a 2B at 24" on a M70 7mm rem mag, I like it a lot and wouldn't want it any heavier. Keep in mind that a Bartlein 2B is the same as most everyone else's #3, while their #3 is the same as most other's #4's. I had a #4 Hart on a 7mm stw once, it was too heavy for a carry rifle for me. This is it, it's in a Mcmillan hunter's edge stock. The aspect makes it look a little skinnier in the picture than in real life:
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I just had one put in my new 7MM-08, just got it put together yesterday so haven't had a chance to shoot it but from an overall feel & balance I think it will be about perfect. Its sure similar to a factory Rem sporter barrel, just a bit beefier mid barrel.
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Mine is still at the smithys. Upon first impression,I really like it. Initial handling of the blank was just as Oregonmuley stated. I laid it in a Rem mag stock I have here. It looked as though an inch and a quarter or so of shank would clean up the Rem mag barrel channel for a nice clean look after bedding. Mine is going to be a M700 in 30/06 finished to 25". I'm pretty excited to get it in hand and check the balance.
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Mines cut at 22" with 3/4" shank. I like it a bunch.
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+1 to what Crow Hunter said....
Mine is a 270WBY. Shoots great and doesn't foul but I would not want it heavier!
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So far, so good with mine. I just had three chambered up for a stainless SA 700. 22-250 8", 6.5x47 Lapua 8" and .308 10." All were finished at 24" with a .8" shank. I've only shot the 6.5x47 so far but during load workup I have found a charge with both H4350 and R15 that will group in the .4s for 5 shots with 130gr VLDs. This is by far, the best accuracy I have experience with a barrel contour this light. I have high hopes for the 22-250 and .308 barrels as well.
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I think that a 3 Bartlein is heavier than a Hart 4.
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There for the most part the same weight, dimensions very slightly but pretty much same same!
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I've got a 2B at 24" on a M70 7mm rem mag, I like it a lot and wouldn't want it any heavier. Keep in mind that a Bartlein 2B is the same as most everyone else's #3, while their #3 is the same as most other's #4's. I had a #4 Hart on a 7mm stw once, it was too heavy for a carry rifle for me. This is it, it's in a Mcmillan hunter's edge stock. The aspect makes it look a little skinnier in the picture than in real life: Very nice, how much does your rifle weigh as pictured?
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I have a #3 Bartlien I just got from Bugholes and I like it. Definitly not a pencil weight for sure but not too heavy, it should balance the rifle nicely after its built. 6.5x47 Lapua will be the caliber. Matt
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Very nice, how much does your rifle weigh as pictured?
Ghost, I'm not sure to tell the truth, I don't have any scales to weigh it. I'll see if I can find a place to weigh it. It feels pretty light and balances well. In addition to the Edge stock it's also got PT&G aluminum bottom metal to keep the weight down.
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Is it similar to a Rem Mag Sporter? I think I want a 2B bit want something slightly less than the Rem Mag Sporter.
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Is it similar to a Rem Mag Sporter? I think I want a 2B bit want something slightly less than the Rem Mag Sporter. Sort of, the 2B at about mid point of the barrel is thicker than a Rem sporter barrel. At the muzzle its actually a little smaller diameter when both are finished @ 22.5".
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Got two 2B's in my shop getting ready to become part of the stable.
I think I am gonna like em' just fine but can't say for sure as these are the first I have had.
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I have a #3 fluted on my Model 70 284 win, and it is heavier than I would like. Not exceptionally accurate either. Not impressed but I am sure I got a lemon.
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I have a #3 fluted on my Model 70 284 win, and it is heavier than I would like. Not exceptionally accurate either. Not impressed but I am sure I got a lemon. Have you contacted Bartlein?
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Not sure if any of these pictures are helpful but I hope they are a little. All three barrels are finished @ 22.5". The stainless barrel is a factory SPS sporter in 7MM-08 I had recrowned at 22.5". The Bartlein 2B is the center barrel, also a 7MM-08, the right one is a fluted Brux #3, in you guessed it 7MM-08:) Its a little hard to tell but like I had mentioned, about mid-point the 2B is pretty beefy, but tapers nicely. The muzzle on the 2B comes out a bit more than the Brux but not as much as the factory Rem sporter. Overall it makes for a really well balanced rifle, especially in a short action.
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Thanks Oregonmuley, those pics helped a bunch. What do you reckon the 2b rifle weighs?
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As it sits, sans bi-pod 7 lbs 5 ozs.
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Not sure if any of these pictures are helpful but I hope they are a little. All three barrels are finished @ 22.5". The stainless barrel is a factory SPS sporter in 7MM-08 I had recrowned at 22.5". The Bartlein 2B is the center barrel, also a 7MM-08, the right one is a fluted Brux #3, in you guessed it 7MM-08:) Its a little hard to tell but like I had mentioned, about mid-point the 2B is pretty beefy, but tapers nicely. The muzzle on the 2B comes out a bit more than the Brux but not as much as the factory Rem sporter. Overall it makes for a really well balanced rifle, especially in a short action. Hey Oregonmuley thanks for the nice pics. All great rifles. May I ask which barrel contour is your pick of the litter. Thanks!
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Tough choice, the Brux #3 is nice but that Bartlein 2B might just be the perfect "hunting rifle" contour. I decided not to have it fluted which I think was a good thing.
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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.
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As it sits, sans bi-pod 7 lbs 5 ozs. Dibs.... that's one of the coolest rigs I've seen posted in a while.... I just bought another one of those old Mark ARs yesterday.... 3-9 with the Mildot, was sitting on a shelf still in the shrink wrap... my favorite hunting scope of all time. Couldn't imagine a better rig for killing stuff.
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As it sits, sans bi-pod 7 lbs 5 ozs. That's a lucky find. I have 4 of the old Mark 2/AR scopes on various rifles, I think we might be 2 of the 5 people that liked them:) Dibs.... that's one of the coolest rigs I've seen posted in a while.... I just bought another one of those old Mark ARs yesterday.... 3-9 with the Mildot, was sitting on a shelf still in the shrink wrap... my favorite hunting scope of all time. Couldn't imagine a better rig for killing stuff.
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As it sits, sans bi-pod 7 lbs 5 ozs. Is that a standard or custom paint job on the stock?
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Thats a custom paint by our own stock painter here on the campfire - aka darrenk. His stock paint work is 1st class!!
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Thats a custom paint by our own stock painter here on the campfire - aka darrenk. His stock paint work is 1st class!! Thanks.
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As it sits, sans bi-pod 7 lbs 5 ozs. I've always loved this rifle. Would you mind listing the build specs?
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Sure thing - its nothing uber special but I like how it turned out. The bolt flute, bolt knob and side bolt release where all done by Karl Feldkamp @ Kampfeld Customs. Rifle build was done by Accurate Ordnance, good guys to deal with. Specs: 7MM-08, .316 NK, .090 FB trued stainless Remy 700 short action Sunny Hill .2405" lug Timney thin shoe trigger @ 2.5 lbs McMillan Classic Edge stock, 13.5 LOP, 1" pad & 2 stainless studs pillar/glass bedded by AO Badger M4 alloy bottom metal Bartlein "2B" contour, 1-9" twist, finished @ 22.5" Graphite Black Cerakote on all metal Talley Lwt lows, older Leupold Mark 2 3x9x40 with LRD GAP Flectarn paint by darrenk here on the campfire
7 lbs 5 ozs sans bi-pod
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Frank, did you go with 1/2" shank on that one? I'm thinking of going that short with my next one. Thanks.
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Frank, did you go with 1/2" shank on that one? I'm thinking of going that short with my next one. Thanks. Yup, it might be a hair more than 1/2" but pretty much how I asked them to finish it. Almost looks/balances like a factory Remy sporter which isn't a bad thing.
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Oregon Muley, like others I think you probably have the perfect 7mm08 build. Very Nice
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