Brux #4 barrel contour for dual purpose

[Ac338]

Looking at picking up a 20” .223 barrel at a discount for a build on an origin action that will be used for kids range work as well as some deer and predator hunting. The smallest contour available is a #4 Brux which I don’t have any experience with and was wondering if you’d consider it to heavy of a contour for hunting? Thanks.

 

[Tmac]

I put a Brux #5 at 24” on a 280, I wanted a #3 but let the gunny talk me into the #5. I wish I’d have got a #3. It’s a tank. The #4 would be a bit better, but still on the heavy side I suspect. Cutting it to 20” will help, then flute the heck out of it, might work. I’d rather have a #2 or #3.

 

[BAKPAKR]

The Brux 4 is similar to a Bartlein 3. I have a Bart 3 on a 30 Nosler. It is a pretty heavy barrel and you might think about that if one of your expectations is to have your kids carry it around.

 

[Ac338]

Thanks for the responses looks like I’ll pass up on the sale and shell out a little more money for a better contour