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<blockquote data-quote="7magcreedmoor" data-source="post: 1042159" data-attributes="member: 48559"><p>I had three rifles with sporter contour barrels that shot really well, moa or better- but only for the first three shots starting cold. Once they were warmed up, the groups opened up and that got to be a drag when I want to shoot for a couple hours before packing up and heading home. Even switching rifles every three shots so they can cool a bit didn't really solve the problem. As hunting rifles, they were great. Carry all day and shoot once, no problem. But as fun rifles, I wanted better. My three favorites now are all custom barreled, one ER Shaw varmint in 6.5 Creedmoor, one EABCO varmint in 6.5/284, and my DIY home-built with a PacNor #6 fluted in 280 AI. They group as well warm as cold, and I believe it is due to the heavier barrels. I prefer to hunt with my play rifles, as familiarity breeds confidence. I don't mind the 12 lbs of the 280, knowing that I've beat steel reliably at distances longer than I am likely to shoot while hunting. I'd much rather trim a few pounds off my old butt than lighten up my rifle for the sake of climbing the hills....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="7magcreedmoor, post: 1042159, member: 48559"] I had three rifles with sporter contour barrels that shot really well, moa or better- but only for the first three shots starting cold. Once they were warmed up, the groups opened up and that got to be a drag when I want to shoot for a couple hours before packing up and heading home. Even switching rifles every three shots so they can cool a bit didn't really solve the problem. As hunting rifles, they were great. Carry all day and shoot once, no problem. But as fun rifles, I wanted better. My three favorites now are all custom barreled, one ER Shaw varmint in 6.5 Creedmoor, one EABCO varmint in 6.5/284, and my DIY home-built with a PacNor #6 fluted in 280 AI. They group as well warm as cold, and I believe it is due to the heavier barrels. I prefer to hunt with my play rifles, as familiarity breeds confidence. I don't mind the 12 lbs of the 280, knowing that I've beat steel reliably at distances longer than I am likely to shoot while hunting. I'd much rather trim a few pounds off my old butt than lighten up my rifle for the sake of climbing the hills.... [/QUOTE]
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