Gunsmithing Quick question... Going to order an Bartlein barrel for an 300 WSM

[Slug-O]

Going to order an Bartlein barrel for my FIL. He has an Win70 in 300 Wsm and has expressed he would like to have a new barrel put on it. From Bugholes I can order this:30 cal 10 twist SS #3 27" .300 bore, 5R rifling. Any thoughts on this? He would like to use it shooting LR with me and hunting from his stand.

Thansk, Slug-O

 

[bkw1911]

It's good to go. #3 is pretty much just standard hunting contour and bartlein is an awesome maker. 10twist will cover you for a great variety of bullet weights. Only thing I'll add is maybe going heavier contour if he only hunts from a stand. It'll be nicer when just target shooting

 

[gewehr]

Great barrel


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[Slug-O]

Great point... #6 or #9 would be a better.

Thanks, Slug-O

 

[Geno C.]

For shooting longer strings the added weight will help dampen the recoil a bit. #3 is nice for a walking rifle but then again I'm a bit younger and my guns ain't light weight either...

 

[Slug-O]

Understood. My FIL is in his 60s now and he just sits now. The heavy barrel would be better in the long run.

 

[gewehr]

I have a #4 on a 300 wsm, you'll like the little bit extra weight that reduces recoil.

 

[Slug-O]

Agree, I've shot his rifle and honestly in the way it's set up now I don't want anything to do with it after 5,6 shots. Basically I'm taking the action and building him a rifle.

Thanks, Slug-O

 

[Geno C.]

My wsm is 18lbs and surpressed. I can shoot it all day now

 

[Slug-O]

My wsm is 18lbs and surpressed. I can shoot it all day now

Ha at 18lbs I bet you can...

 

[Elite_KG]

My wsm is 18lbs and surpressed. I can shoot it all day now

You may want to shoot it all day, but you probably don't want to carry it all day....I wouldn't. 18 lbs is a toad!

 

[Geno C.]

I've hunted the mountains for TN with it for a week with it. Got to skip the gym that week If I'm just humpin it to a stand a mile or less into the woods I wouldn't hesitate to pack it if it was the right tool for the job. That being said, it's not very often that I choose it as a hunting rifle anymore. Main reason for that is a 31" barrel... Most big game hunting for me is done with one of the twins, 308 and 358...

 

[Elite_KG]

That bottom gun is gorgeous! It's the 358? The grain and color of the stock is incredible. Nice!

 

[Geno C.]

Thanks. It's actually the 308.