Lucky
Member
Got a Mossberg ATR100, shooting SMK180's at ranges to 900m, and I like it a lot. It's already pillar-bedded and free-floated, so for the first few shots it's quite straight and fun, but then it opens up and is less fun. I want a heavier barrel but don't know what contour to get. The guys I'm starting to shoot with (me newb) form a line and take turns shooting one shot, usually about 5 of us at a time. Expect to shoot aout 1 shot every 30 seconds to a minute, for 10-20 minute periods. Would also like to hypothetically be able to take the rifle hunting, but that's a distant distant second consideration and if it's too heavy to comfortably shoot off-hand I can live with it.
I've been told that a Douglas #7 profile is the USMC and US Army standard, a Palma or light Palma taper is good if you're doing a pure target rifle. How many shots can you get out of each before the groups start to open up from heat?
And I'm planning on 1:10 twist, because though I have 500 180's to shoot off I might like to go above 200grs if bullets become available.
The folks at Shilen said they could accommodate me if I send them the action, and it seems the best way unless a local contact comes through.
So anyone know what the best contour and length would be, their personal recommended compromise?
http://www.shilen.com/contours.html
I've been told that a Douglas #7 profile is the USMC and US Army standard, a Palma or light Palma taper is good if you're doing a pure target rifle. How many shots can you get out of each before the groups start to open up from heat?
And I'm planning on 1:10 twist, because though I have 500 180's to shoot off I might like to go above 200grs if bullets become available.
The folks at Shilen said they could accommodate me if I send them the action, and it seems the best way unless a local contact comes through.
So anyone know what the best contour and length would be, their personal recommended compromise?
http://www.shilen.com/contours.html