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    Dieseltech09
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    McGowen Contours #4 and #5


    Anyone have either the McGowen #4 medium sporter or the #5 heavy sporter? What do you think of these barrels. Im going to order a 24" barrel for a 7mm-08 build and cant decide which one I want to go with. Its going to be an all around multi-purpose hunting(whitetail, varmint)/ target rifle. The extra weight isn't going to bother me carrying it. Im almost decided on a #5 fluted. But still wanted to check and see what others had to say about these contours.

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    I believe your the only one who will be able to answer your question. strictly personal preference.

    Send a PM is you have any other questions.
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    I ordered a #4 contour for my 280 ai. I love it! It is right in between a spotter and a magnum contour. Thicker than factory but not too much to lug around.

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    Not sure how McGowen's sizes compare to Shilen's, but I used a #4 Shilen on my .284 Axis build and it's a great middle weight size. They're turned to be 0.650" @ 26-inches if that helps any.
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    You can go to their website and look at barrel demintions and compare them to others from the same page

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