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it totally has the cool look factor for it, but it does add a bit of weight vs the competition. what are the benefits on something like the Henry Hand's Mare for a .44RM or some such?
is the octogonal barrel worth it?
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On a little Savage Favorite 22 mag I once owned, I do believe the barrel may have started out round and then milled down to octagon flat faces - was a LOT lighter thing than the round ones on my other rimfire. No clue how the older Winchesters and such were done
Only you can really answer that question. If there is a weight difference, is the heavier weight a good thing to you? If not, does the looks of the octagon barrel outweigh the downside of more weight?
At the end of the day, it all comes down to which one you think looks better IMO. Octagon barrels have a very oldschool classic kind of look, goes well with the oldschool crescent buttplates.
At the end of the day, it all comes down to which one you think looks better IMO. Octagon barrels have a very oldschool classic kind of look, goes well with the oldschool crescent buttplates.
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seems the point of my query was missed. does the octogonal barrel provide any benefit to counter the weight it brings?
Dampens recoil some. 44 really isn't that bad.
I don't like the balance of the henry. It's not as bad on a rifle with a full stock, but I wouldn't buy the mares leg with the octagonal barrel.
That said, I prefer a round barrel on a rifle as well just for the weight savings.
I don't like the balance of the henry. It's not as bad on a rifle with a full stock, but I wouldn't buy the mares leg with the octagonal barrel.
That said, I prefer a round barrel on a rifle as well just for the weight savings.
I gotta slow down when reading Looky language. Coulda swore I read "beauty lies in the hands of the beer holder"...
Reminded me of this lol...
Carry on guys........
