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I have a Origin short action and a Peak44 Bastion stock that’s channeled for Remington Mag Sporter profile barrels which will not fit carbon barrels. So overall my goal is a 20” 300WSM steel barrel threaded to 5/8x24 that’s as light as possible that still makes a good suppressor host, and fits in my Peak44 stock. I’m hoping for 2.5# or less in barrel weight, so I may have to flute it, and or have the barrel profiled back out at the muzzle to be able to thread it 5/8x24. This is going to be a hunting rifle, not a range toy.
What profile would you pick for such a project? Flutes, or no flutes? Flare at the muzzle for threads or not needed?
If you have such a barrel, do you know what it weighs? How do you like?
I know, I know, the carbon barrels are all the rage and the easy button, but they are expensive, I would have to buy a different stock, and they are really not that light at around 3# for a 20”.
Here’s what I’m working with stock clearance wise:
I have a Origin short action and a Peak44 Bastion stock that’s channeled for Remington Mag Sporter profile barrels which will not fit carbon barrels. So overall my goal is a 20” 300WSM steel barrel threaded to 5/8x24 that’s as light as possible that still makes a good suppressor host, and fits in my Peak44 stock. I’m hoping for 2.5# or less in barrel weight, so I may have to flute it, and or have the barrel profiled back out at the muzzle to be able to thread it 5/8x24. This is going to be a hunting rifle, not a range toy.
What profile would you pick for such a project? Flutes, or no flutes? Flare at the muzzle for threads or not needed?
If you have such a barrel, do you know what it weighs? How do you like?
I know, I know, the carbon barrels are all the rage and the easy button, but they are expensive, I would have to buy a different stock, and they are really not that light at around 3# for a 20”.
Here’s what I’m working with stock clearance wise:
