Quote Originally Posted by Treeslayer View Post
Any suggestions on a good barrel? I don't need a heavy barrel but wouldn't mind one while I'm swapping. I would like to put a brake on it at some point preferably sooner than later. My budget isn't alot right now and I'm not trying for a match grade paper puncher!!
An E.R. Shaw or Adams & Bennett (Midway USA) would be the cheapest two options but don't know if either offer a .338 Federal pre-fit. Maybe check with Lance at Gun Shack as he does a lot with E.R. Shaw. As for contour, for a hunting rifle I wouldn't bother with anything bitter than a medium-heavy contour, and honestly a sporter profile would suit you just fine. In terms of the brake, I would wait and see if you actually need one or not rather than getting one from the start. I'm not a big fan of them on hunting guns as they'll blast your ear drums out and I don't like wearing ear-plugs when I'm hunting as it prevents me from hearing what's going on around me (branches rustling, leaves crinkling, squirrel barks, etc.).