Why I Always Choose the Bartlein 3b Contour
Finding the right balance for a precision rifle usually leads me back to the bartlein 3b contour every single time I start a new build. It's one of those components that just seems to hit the "Goldilocks" zone for almost any application. If you've ever spent hours staring at barrel contour charts, you know how easy it is to get lost in the weeds of decimals and tapers. You start out wanting a light mountain rifle, then you get worried about heat, then you look at heavy target barrels, and before you know it, you've designed a twelve-pound monster that you'll hate carrying. ...