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Mass vs. rigidity - repeating action vs. single shot?
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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 23893" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>This may get me in a lot of hot water, but these statements are based on my experiences and rifles.</p><p></p><p>Accurate rifles do not have to be heavy. Weight does make it easier to hold steady and reduces felt recoil.</p><p></p><p>Barrels do not have to be heavy to shoot well. The thicker, heavier barrel does heat up slower and tends to wander less. If restricting to 3 shots, any contour will work.</p><p></p><p>Stocks do not have to be big and bulky to shoot well. BR type stocks just make it so much easier to handle canting and smooth/consistent recoil. Rigid and stable stocks are necessary. Material does not matter as long as the stock meets the above.</p><p></p><p>Quality of barrel does matter. However, proper cutting of the chamber and throat are just as important. Get the best barrel you can afford in a contour that matches your needs. Have it installed by someone who knows what they are doing and can cut a straight concentric chamber.</p><p></p><p>Bolt action style (single shot or mag.) doesn't matter. As long as the action is "true" to the bore, has consistent and even lock up, consistent firing pin impact and a good trigger, the rest is up to meeting a set of rules or personal fancy.</p><p></p><p>I am not a big believer in action flex. If some math genius can approx the torque caused by the departing bullet, I would guess that it is a very small number. With a front locking bolt, where is the movement backwards? If there were, the bedding would eventually wear out and the action would start to move visibly. if so, use more rigid stock and bedding material (pillar bed and a larger recoil lug would be good ideas).</p><p></p><p>Accurate rifles come from shooting accurate bullets in a well developed load, through a good barrel, with the appropriate twist. All that mounted on an action with a light crisp trigger, well bedded in a good fitting rigid and stable stock.</p><p></p><p>So you see, you have proven this to yourself with your two rifles. At the end of the day, you are lucky to have two tackdrivers, each with its own special personality.</p><p></p><p>Nice to also have quality gunsmiths at your disposal too.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy...</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 23893, member: 8947"] This may get me in a lot of hot water, but these statements are based on my experiences and rifles. Accurate rifles do not have to be heavy. Weight does make it easier to hold steady and reduces felt recoil. Barrels do not have to be heavy to shoot well. The thicker, heavier barrel does heat up slower and tends to wander less. If restricting to 3 shots, any contour will work. Stocks do not have to be big and bulky to shoot well. BR type stocks just make it so much easier to handle canting and smooth/consistent recoil. Rigid and stable stocks are necessary. Material does not matter as long as the stock meets the above. Quality of barrel does matter. However, proper cutting of the chamber and throat are just as important. Get the best barrel you can afford in a contour that matches your needs. Have it installed by someone who knows what they are doing and can cut a straight concentric chamber. Bolt action style (single shot or mag.) doesn't matter. As long as the action is "true" to the bore, has consistent and even lock up, consistent firing pin impact and a good trigger, the rest is up to meeting a set of rules or personal fancy. I am not a big believer in action flex. If some math genius can approx the torque caused by the departing bullet, I would guess that it is a very small number. With a front locking bolt, where is the movement backwards? If there were, the bedding would eventually wear out and the action would start to move visibly. if so, use more rigid stock and bedding material (pillar bed and a larger recoil lug would be good ideas). Accurate rifles come from shooting accurate bullets in a well developed load, through a good barrel, with the appropriate twist. All that mounted on an action with a light crisp trigger, well bedded in a good fitting rigid and stable stock. So you see, you have proven this to yourself with your two rifles. At the end of the day, you are lucky to have two tackdrivers, each with its own special personality. Nice to also have quality gunsmiths at your disposal too. Enjoy... Jerry [/QUOTE]
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