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11BravoCrunchie
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I've found the next 2 guns that I want to buy. Both .308s. Both American manufacturers.
For starters:
Remington 700 VTR
And last, but most certainly NOT least:
Springfield M21
For starters:
Remington 700 VTR
And last, but most certainly NOT least:
Springfield M21
Comments
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The way I heard it, the triangular barrel has the rigidity of a heavy target barrel with less weight.
I thought heavy barrels were more about heat dispersion (more material = more heat dispersion) rather than "rigidity".
quote:Originally posted by Zulu7
The way I heard it, the triangular barrel has the rigidity of a heavy target barrel with less weight.
I thought heavy barrels were more about heat dispersion (more material = more heat dispersion) rather than "rigidity".
I was always under the impression that heavy barrels were designed to not flex as much as a lighter barrel, and therefor improve accuracy.
quote:Originally posted by ruger270man
quote:Originally posted by Zulu7
The way I heard it, the triangular barrel has the rigidity of a heavy target barrel with less weight.
I thought heavy barrels were more about heat dispersion (more material = more heat dispersion) rather than "rigidity".
I was always under the impression that heavy barrels were designed to not flex as much as a lighter barrel, and therefor improve accuracy.
Well that does make sense, I imagine lighter barrels do tend to vibrate more, much like a tuning fork, especially toward the muzzle where there is no support.
As for heavy barrels it is all of things you listed. Heavy barrels were made to be stiffer and have more surface cooling area. Then fluting came along to make them more rigid, have more surface area to cool and be lighter weight.
quote:Originally posted by Zulu7
quote:Originally posted by ruger270man
quote:Originally posted by Zulu7
The way I heard it, the triangular barrel has the rigidity of a heavy target barrel with less weight.
I thought heavy barrels were more about heat dispersion (more material = more heat dispersion) rather than "rigidity".
I was always under the impression that heavy barrels were designed to not flex as much as a lighter barrel, and therefor improve accuracy.
Well that does make sense, I imagine lighter barrels do tend to vibrate more, much like a tuning fork, especially toward the muzzle where there is no support.
ALL barrels vibrate. It's called Harmonics. The trouble starts when the bullet engages the rifling (resistance) and tries to push the barrel away from the receiver.
personally I prefer the M21, since I have a thing for military-style rifles
The 700 VTR barrel design is nicely done but the stock is very cheesy.
I bet I can always put it on a different stock. After all, it's still a Remington 700.
quote:Originally posted by FEENIX
The 700 VTR barrel design is nicely done but the stock is very cheesy.
I bet I can always put it on a different stock. After all, it's still a Remington 700.
Yep, that's the way to do it!
http://v4.beta.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=116908776
But you do have good, if expensive, taste, Zulu.
I'm putting my kids through college and making all my future purchases by this philosophy.