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Trying to decide contour and barrel diameter for 280AI
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1229242" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>+1</p><p></p><p>Just a side note to this post.</p><p></p><p>9 to 16 oz is less than the difference in weight of many scopes. The range in weight of premium scopes range from 22.0 OZ to 40.0 OZ, so put the weight where it counts the most. The barrel is the heart of any accurate rifle. A very light barrel can be made to shoot well but I Personally have not seen any #1 or #2 contoured barrels shoot sub 10th MOA but plenty heavier barrels do it.</p><p></p><p>Most lightweight barreled rifles could use a muzzle brake, but many are to small to safely install</p><p>one unless it is a clamp on. also if a person doesn't like brakes, the bigger contour is a large benefit </p><p>as far as recoil.</p><p></p><p>I stopped building/using light weight rifles for long-range hunting/shooting many years ago because accuracy was more important than weight/carry ability. Also I found that the lightweight rifles were very picky about the ammo used and the limited distance ruled them out many times.</p><p></p><p>There does seem to be a happy medium between carry ability and accuracy, #4.5, #5,#5.5s and #6 contours fit this in weight and portability based on bore diameter.</p><p></p><p>Just an opinion</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1229242, member: 2736"] +1 Just a side note to this post. 9 to 16 oz is less than the difference in weight of many scopes. The range in weight of premium scopes range from 22.0 OZ to 40.0 OZ, so put the weight where it counts the most. The barrel is the heart of any accurate rifle. A very light barrel can be made to shoot well but I Personally have not seen any #1 or #2 contoured barrels shoot sub 10th MOA but plenty heavier barrels do it. Most lightweight barreled rifles could use a muzzle brake, but many are to small to safely install one unless it is a clamp on. also if a person doesn't like brakes, the bigger contour is a large benefit as far as recoil. I stopped building/using light weight rifles for long-range hunting/shooting many years ago because accuracy was more important than weight/carry ability. Also I found that the lightweight rifles were very picky about the ammo used and the limited distance ruled them out many times. There does seem to be a happy medium between carry ability and accuracy, #4.5, #5,#5.5s and #6 contours fit this in weight and portability based on bore diameter. Just an opinion J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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