I have a McGowan varmint weight 25-06 AI that is a real shooter. This is my primary deer rifle and needless to say, a 12 lb. rifle gets heavy pretty fast.

I am thinking of getting it turned down to a #4-5 contour. Is this advisable, or should I just sell it and get a new one from the factory in this contour?

I guess I am asking, will recontouring release stresses in the barrel that might affect accuracy?