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HankC1 · July 7, 2013, 10:49 AM

Building a Mauser in 308 and want to fit a Green Mountain (Adams & Bennett) barrel from MidwayUSA. The rifle will be mostly for target shooting at the shooting range but want to be able to take it out in the field as well. I built one with F54 Chrome Moly barrel last time and it is very accurate but too heavy for field use. Is F34 barrel contour a good choice for target shooting as well or it is too light? Should I consider a fluted F54 that they offer in stainless. I really like a F44 (.725" dia) contour but they don't offer it for 308. If I add a removable weight in stock, will it serve the purpose of a heavier barrel for target shooting at shooting range? F34 (4 lb) is .65" muzzle diameter while F54 (5.25lb non-fluted) is .83" dia. Both 24" long and 1.2" dia. at receiver end.

July 7, 2013, 10:49 AM	#1
HankC1 Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 531	Barrel contour F34 or F54 fluted Building a Mauser in 308 and want to fit a Green Mountain (Adams & Bennett) barrel from MidwayUSA. The rifle will be mostly for target shooting at the shooting range but want to be able to take it out in the field as well. I built one with F54 Chrome Moly barrel last time and it is very accurate but too heavy for field use. Is F34 barrel contour a good choice for target shooting as well or it is too light? Should I consider a fluted F54 that they offer in stainless. I really like a F44 (.725" dia) contour but they don't offer it for 308. If I add a removable weight in stock, will it serve the purpose of a heavier barrel for target shooting at shooting range? F34 (4 lb) is .65" muzzle diameter while F54 (5.25lb non-fluted) is .83" dia. Both 24" long and 1.2" dia. at receiver end. Last edited by HankC1; July 7, 2013 at 01:39 PM.