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<blockquote data-quote="diggler1833" data-source="post: 3837602" data-attributes="member: 48072"><p>Just so we're tracking together, a "bull barrel" has no taper at all. Something like a Remington Varmint or Sendero will taper down to about .820 - .830 at the muzzle, and is probably the most common "varmint contour" you'll come across.</p><p></p><p>A lot of the magnum/5.5 contours will taper down to about .730 at 24" (don't quote me, I don't feel like pulling a rifle out and measuring), but are still going to weigh close to 4lbs, and those rifles will generally weigh in the 8lb range with a sporter style stock (minus scope). Cutting 4" off, or fluting will reduce that weight 6-8oz. Going with a plastic stock can get you down to 7lbs, but I don't trust POI shifts with plastic stocks. Or you can shell out for a lightweight stock from a reputable company (Manners EH series comes to mind).</p><p></p><p>Sporter barrel contours will get the weight down to the 7lb mark in most occasions while still allowing for a decent stock. Those finish at around .650 at the muzzle for a 24" barrel.</p><p></p><p>OP, have you looked at the SIG Cross? I know they had their issues at first, but I think they're ironed out by now. Weight and barrel length are right in the wheelhouse of what you wanted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="diggler1833, post: 3837602, member: 48072"] Just so we're tracking together, a "bull barrel" has no taper at all. Something like a Remington Varmint or Sendero will taper down to about .820 - .830 at the muzzle, and is probably the most common "varmint contour" you'll come across. A lot of the magnum/5.5 contours will taper down to about .730 at 24" (don't quote me, I don't feel like pulling a rifle out and measuring), but are still going to weigh close to 4lbs, and those rifles will generally weigh in the 8lb range with a sporter style stock (minus scope). Cutting 4" off, or fluting will reduce that weight 6-8oz. Going with a plastic stock can get you down to 7lbs, but I don't trust POI shifts with plastic stocks. Or you can shell out for a lightweight stock from a reputable company (Manners EH series comes to mind). Sporter barrel contours will get the weight down to the 7lb mark in most occasions while still allowing for a decent stock. Those finish at around .650 at the muzzle for a 24" barrel. OP, have you looked at the SIG Cross? I know they had their issues at first, but I think they're ironed out by now. Weight and barrel length are right in the wheelhouse of what you wanted. [/QUOTE]
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