Magnum Contour

[mousemotors]

I am running an ER Shaw 300 win mag magnum contour. Light enough to hunt with but heavy enough where it does not over heat quickly at the range. It also has a moa of .141 at 100 yards.
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[iusmc2002]

I run an ER Shaw 7mm Rem Mag magnum contour on one rifle, and I can't get it to shoot under an inch, no matter what I feed it. It hits consistently at 800 yards with 150gr BT's, but its a pretty good-sized steel target. It doesn't feel well balanced with the Tupperware stock, but isn't too bad for hunting all day with.

I also have an ER Shaw 338-06 magnum contour on another rifle. It's pretty stout, with a laminated stock on it, but it balances much better than the 7mm. That barrel is kind of strange. No matter what bullet I try, as long as I have a max load of whatever powder, it is going to group well. Come down 0.5-1.0 grains and the groups open up to 2+ inches.

[Txhillbilly]

I'm running a McGowen barrel with a Shilen 5.5 contour on my 6.5-06. It is an excellent weight for my hunting duties,and shoots really good also.

http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af113/1Txhillbilly/Savage%20110FLP%20300WM/024_zps7bbde4f7.jpg (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/1Txhillbilly/media/Savage%20110FLP%20300WM/024_zps7bbde4f7.jpg.html)

[Bigeclipse]

Heavier contours do not mean more accurate rifles. They simply help prevent barrel whip and barrel heat up. I have seen manykreigers, criterions, and in pencil barrels shoot extremely well for a 3-5 shot group. But then things go down hill fast as the barrel heated up. If this a dedicated hunting rig where distances are under 600 yards I think contour is not too much of a concern. If you will be shooting at the range OR hunting at distances where several sighters shots may be needed, then I'd say go for heavy.

[Bigeclipse]

I run an ER Shaw 7mm Rem Mag magnum contour on one rifle, and I can't get it to shoot under an inch, no matter what I feed it. It hits consistently at 800 yards with 150gr BT's, but its a pretty good-sized steel target. It doesn't feel well balanced with the Tupperware stock, but isn't too bad for hunting all day with.

I also have an ER Shaw 338-06 magnum contour on another rifle. It's pretty stout, with a laminated stock on it, but it balances much better than the 7mm. That barrel is kind of strange. No matter what bullet I try, as long as I have a max load of whatever powder, it is going to group well. Come down 0.5-1.0 grains and the groups open up to 2+ inches.

Change the tupperware stock or bed it and I bet your groups get tighter.

[wbm]

This is my 26" Criterion 7mm magnum barrel in light varmint contour. A bit heavier than the standard Savage Magnum Contour but lighter than the varmint contour. Best of all for me. Shoots extremely well.

http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz318/aynshe/14250370702_5145eb2d26_z.jpg

[Sawfish]

Change the tupperware stock or bed it and I bet your groups get tighter.

Try a shim under the forend tip to add a pressure point before you junk or restock the factory stock.