You can even calculate weights with fluting. No need to go larger and flute, IMHO, just use a No. 5 Sporter and any length from 16" to 26": muzzle diameter from 0.800" to 0.700" respectively, weights 2.65 lbs to 3.48 lbs respectively, for a .458-cal Pac-Nor with 1.200" cylinder shank that is 3" long. Yep, split the difference for 0.750" muzzle diameter at 21" length, and about 3-lbs-2-oz of barrel. Handy. Phil Shoemaker's Ol'Ugly has a 21" barrel.
Originally Posted by ldmay375
... I will dig out an early 375 Ruger African, without sling stud barrel band, presently in a B&C and weigh it within the next couple of days.
That is the same early Hawkeye I have. Barreled action weight should be 6.0 lbs. Subtract that from rifle weight in stock and you get B&C stock weight. My bare, unloaded rifle with 23" barrel in slim walnut stock weighs 7.75 lbs. Does your early .375 Ruger rifle in B&C stock weigh 7 pounds and 14 ounces ? Did the B&C stock have a roomy "magnum" barrel channel ? I like that. I would rather fill a barrel channel with epoxy than have to sand and scrape to get a barrel to fit.
Ron aka "Rip" for Riflecrank Internationale Permanente NRA Life Benefactor and Beneficiary .458 Winchester Magnum, Magnanimous in Victory THE WALKING DEAD does so remind me of Democrap voters. Donkeypox.
