Huge barrel- bedding challengei

[gene so]

Hello,
I have purchased a 33 inch barrel that is a full 1.5 inches in diameter and fluted full length. I will be using a Remington action with the barrel, which will be used for long range hunting and informal target shooting on our range.
I have had barrel blocks on lighter barrels. I have two potential stocks to use for this rifle. W/O a bedding block I have a B&C prone stock already setup for me and already bedded for a Remington action. Almost certainly I shall be adding 4 inches to the forestock and extending the rail to hold the bipod into this area. The other Stock is a Master Class which is presently bedded for a heavy barrel and a Stolle action I no longer have. The forend of this stock is very long already.
I would appreciate experienced insight with dealing with such a heavy barrel and doing it correctly the first time.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.

 

[357Mag]

Hello,
I have purchased a 33 inch barrel that is a full 1.5 inches in diameter and fluted full length. I will be using a Remington action with the barrel, which will be used for long range hunting and informal target shooting on our range.
I have had barrel blocks on lighter barrels. I have two potential stocks to use for this rifle. W/O a bedding block I have a B&C prone stock already setup for me and already bedded for a Remington action. Almost certainly I shall be adding 4 inches to the forestock and extending the rail to hold the bipod into this area. The other Stock is a Master Class which is presently bedded for a heavy barrel and a Stolle action I no longer have. The forend of this stock is very long already.
I would appreciate experienced insight with dealing with such a heavy barrel and doing it correctly the first time.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.

Gene -

Howdy !

A few questions, if I might....

- What type of informal " target " shooting do you do ? From the bench..... from prone ?

- What calibre is your rifle ?

- What type of game will you be LR hunting ?

- And might as well ask..... what scope are you intending to use ?


With regards,
357Mag

 

[6bra1k]

that is a lot of weight for 700 action
pillars and large surface round plate on the front screw
ensure the bbl clears..it will likely need extra clearance underneath on centerline at the very front

 

[Fuj]

1.5 inch barrel to a 1.350 inch action !! Going to turn a
reverse taper to match up ??

 

[CJ6]

I wouldn't do it without a barrel block. That's a lot of stress on a 700 action.

 

[SKWERLZ]

I wouldn't do it without a barrel block. That's a lot of stress on a 700 action.

Yea it is!

 

[MClark]

I built this for hunting hogs off the deck at my friend’s ranch.
Remington action, 32”, 1.45” Krieger. 300 RUM
The barrel is turned to 1.35 aft of the block.