And remember that if he goes with a factory duplicate of the contour and you end up needing more weight up front, a little length will accomplish the same as extra diameter. I've got Whelens with 19", 23.6" and 26" barrels that all balance correctly due to selecting the proper barrel profile.
Good luck with the build and keep us posted, would love to see the completed project!
Excellent information & thank you again.
23” might be the sweet spot here?!?
