heavy VS standard barrel?

The heavier barrel will be stiffer an less prone to barrel/whip and vibrations, which means a better chance at accuracy. It will also be heavier if your packing it around. Don't let the weight of a standard barrel let you think they are not accurate as they can really shoot too.

What kind or rifle are you lookin for and what is you plan for the said rifle?
 
A heavy barrel should be accurate if it's internal dimensions are correct, but a sporter weight barrel need be no less so if made within the same tolerances, but it depends how you define accuracy. A hunting rifle should be able to place its first round very close if not right on the intended point of impact. A heavy barrel varmint or target rifle should be able to do so repeatedly over a long string of shots. This is not necessary with a big game rifle where the reason for shooting has been resolved with the first shot or two. The objective with the target rifle is consistently tiny groups as this provides a competitor his best chance of success. But in the field, armed with a big game rifle, a hunter's success is measured another way, where a rifle's reliability, handiness, and weight are all more important to the success of the endeavor than pin point accuracy. The hunter who can put his first round on target on demand, at an estimated range, and under a tight time constraint, chances are he has the correct rifle. If he is fatigued, and has difficulty holding his rifle up long enough to make the shot, he may have chosen poorly.
 
Boomer said:
A heavy barrel should be accurate if it's internal dimensions are correct, but a sporter weight barrel need be no less so if made within the same tolerances, but it depends how you define accuracy. A hunting rifle should be able to place its first round very close if not right on the intended point of impact. A heavy barrel varmint or target rifle should be able to do so repeatedly over a long string of shots. This is not necessary with a big game rifle where the reason for shooting has been resolved with the first shot or two. The objective with the target rifle is consistently tiny groups as this provides a competitor his best chance of success. But in the field, armed with a big game rifle, a hunter's success is measured another way, where a rifle's reliability, handiness, and weight are all more important to the success of the endeavor than pin point accuracy. The hunter who can put his first round on target on demand, at an estimated range, and under a tight time constraint, chances are he has the correct rifle. If he is fatigued, and has difficulty holding his rifle up long enough to make the shot, he may have chosen poorly.
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excellent reply!

:agree:
 
Sask_Hunter said:
The heavier barrel will be stiffer an less prone to barrel/whip and vibrations, which means a better chance at accuracy. It will also be heavier if your packing it around. Don't let the weight of a standard barrel let you think they are not accurate as they can really shoot too.

What kind or rifle are you lookin for and what is you plan for the said rifle?
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I am thinking about a remington 700, leaning more towards a heavy barrel. Will be using for deer and possibly moose. Looking into the SPS long range available in 25-06 rem, 7mm rem mag, 300 win mag, and 300 ultra mag

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-sps-long-range.aspx

SPS varmint in 308

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-sps-varmint.aspx
Varmint SF in 308

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-varmint-sf.aspx

and XCR tactical long range in 308 or 300 win mag

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-xcr-tactical-long-range.aspx

For standard barrel a T/C Venture or Dimension. I am having a hard time making up my mind on which caliber and gun too get. I also don't understand rate of twist what's the difference between 9 1/4" and 12" ,more accuracy?
 
i don't think the weight matters for hunting. i have a dougle ssxx lightweight on a 338 06 that shoots as well as a montana #5 on a 375. the lightweight heats up more on the bench but for the first three shots it doesn't matter. quality of the barrel and weather the action is true are far more important than conture. the lightweight is far nicer to carry.
 
I own a very light and handy 22" Remington 700 VTR 243 Win rebarrelled to a 27" 6mm Lapua match barrel and used to own a much loved Remington 700 CDL SF 270 Win.
  • the 22" VTR is extremely handy, handles well
  • the 24" CDL SF (stainless fluted) handles and points perfectly
  • the 27" match rifle holds extremely well but is not handy or fun to walk around the wood with

For hunting, I would go for a CDL SF type rifle for any use except long range varminting.
The handling and pointability of a perfectly balanced, "light" rifle trumps any advantage of a heavy barrelled rifle most of the time.
Nonetheless, some types of hunting required extreme accuracy.

Alex
 
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