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Sporter barrel as accurate as heavier barrel?
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<blockquote data-quote="Savage 12BVSS" data-source="post: 2078563" data-attributes="member: 112413"><p>I agree with this post, I own and shoot both types of barrel's and barrel whip changes due to stiffening effect in the heavier contours, of course heat effect is lessened also. Do lighter sporter contours shoot well? Most do but are more prone to groups walking or stringing if you aren't patient in cooldowns. I have a 20" #3 douglass contour and it is very good with load work or large group shooting, I believe it's about perfect. I also have a light sporter in 20" that will only shoot two rounds and then a cooldown to prevent group from taking off. All three heavy barrels are fun for everything but lugging around <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> I always get longer accuracy control when shooting due to slower heat up, they also seem easier to tune load's for.</p><p></p><p>If it wasn't for hunting and climbing trees and the hiking long distances all my rifles would have a varmint contour or heavier........... Just my personal experience with both.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Savage 12BVSS, post: 2078563, member: 112413"] I agree with this post, I own and shoot both types of barrel's and barrel whip changes due to stiffening effect in the heavier contours, of course heat effect is lessened also. Do lighter sporter contours shoot well? Most do but are more prone to groups walking or stringing if you aren't patient in cooldowns. I have a 20" #3 douglass contour and it is very good with load work or large group shooting, I believe it's about perfect. I also have a light sporter in 20" that will only shoot two rounds and then a cooldown to prevent group from taking off. All three heavy barrels are fun for everything but lugging around :( I always get longer accuracy control when shooting due to slower heat up, they also seem easier to tune load's for. If it wasn't for hunting and climbing trees and the hiking long distances all my rifles would have a varmint contour or heavier........... Just my personal experience with both. [/QUOTE]
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