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Medium Weight Hunting Rifle: What barrel contour?
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<blockquote data-quote="nksmfamjp" data-source="post: 2770885" data-attributes="member: 1951"><p>So, I have built a couple of medium to heavy hunting rifles….that is 10 - 15lbs scoped. If I were going to build a 9-10lb scoped rifle, I think I would build on a #3 stainless steel barrel again, adjusting the breech end as short as possible, then shortening the muzzle end until I became concerned about perf, then maybe even adding some fluting.</p><p></p><p>Below 9lbs, I would consider a CF barrel as it is hard to get below 9lbs without going with a lighter scope and cf barrel. Just the weight alone will be hurting accuracy, so any lose from the cf barrel will matter less. I might just go to a #2 or #1 SS barrel too!</p><p></p><p>When asked, I always am thinking about the competative shooters. Nobody uses a cf barrel or even tries one except some PRS folks who are using dual purpose rifles. For example, in LV, where 10.5lbs scoped is the limit, a guy will go to lighter action, fluting, shorter barrels, cf stocks, lighter optics, but never a cf barrel.</p><p></p><p>I know guys build 10-15lb cf barreled rifles. Why? I'm sure I'm just missing the point. Help me understand.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nksmfamjp, post: 2770885, member: 1951"] So, I have built a couple of medium to heavy hunting rifles….that is 10 - 15lbs scoped. If I were going to build a 9-10lb scoped rifle, I think I would build on a #3 stainless steel barrel again, adjusting the breech end as short as possible, then shortening the muzzle end until I became concerned about perf, then maybe even adding some fluting. Below 9lbs, I would consider a CF barrel as it is hard to get below 9lbs without going with a lighter scope and cf barrel. Just the weight alone will be hurting accuracy, so any lose from the cf barrel will matter less. I might just go to a #2 or #1 SS barrel too! When asked, I always am thinking about the competative shooters. Nobody uses a cf barrel or even tries one except some PRS folks who are using dual purpose rifles. For example, in LV, where 10.5lbs scoped is the limit, a guy will go to lighter action, fluting, shorter barrels, cf stocks, lighter optics, but never a cf barrel. I know guys build 10-15lb cf barreled rifles. Why? I’m sure I’m just missing the point. Help me understand. [/QUOTE]
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