Was thinking about picking up a light barrel for the xcr m and was wondering if any one has tried one and how much of an improvement in handling they found. Currently I find it front heavy. Also curious as to how much of a weight savings it is.
XCR M light barrel
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Lee Enfield
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mildcustom2
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Would this not have an even greater effect in a negative way on the accuracy of this rifle? Especially considering it isn't that accurate to start.
It's accuracy isn't great to begin with but I figure unless your firing rapidly it should not make much of a difference. I saw for the light barrel on the xcr l it was a saving of about 0.8 pounds according to a thread about that I figure it will be something similar in this case.
andrew3081
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Buy a bolt action if you want accurate 308 win.
I wish I got the light barrel when I bought the XCR L.
back40sniper
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I have light barrels in 6.8 and 223/556 and really like them for hunting. The light barrel makes a world of difference for handling but the light barrels are fussy about what you feed them . My hunting loads in 6.8 average around inch and light barrel had to work at it to get 1.5 to 2. My light barrel in 223 I just loaded up a middle charge of most available powder and bullet weight on hand and went blasting/coyote hunting. That load goes about 2 to 3" and works for what I want. Played around with a couple light bullets and few powders in 223 but never found anything I liked speed/accuracy wise. Might play with it some more this summer and try some heavier bullets in it , 55 to 65.
Oddly enough when I take my 6.8 big game hunting I usually use hvy barrel because I shoot better offhand with it, I find guns with weight forward shoot better for me. I don't mind carrying it even though I am an old fat bastard, plus it pisses off my liberal hunting buddy to no end!
Oddly enough when I take my 6.8 big game hunting I usually use hvy barrel because I shoot better offhand with it, I find guns with weight forward shoot better for me. I don't mind carrying it even though I am an old fat bastard, plus it pisses off my liberal hunting buddy to no end!
Or an AR10...
Mine is MOA capable even with cheap norc ammo,nothing wrong with that in my books.
I like putting lots of rounds downrange with mine, so the light barrel wouldn't work for me, as nice as it would be to shave 3/4lb from the front.
I like putting lots of rounds downrange with mine, so the light barrel wouldn't work for me, as nice as it would be to shave 3/4lb from the front.
The XCR-M light barrel is definitely lighter and does help the balancing of the gun. It is still front heavy and not as well balanced as an AR-10, even a piston model. With a sling and the light barrel, I do find it more comfortable. I think a keymod upper in addition would really help with the balancing. I haven't had a chance to take it out shooting yet to see how the barrel performs.
