Anyone not like heavy barrels?

[USSR]

Nope! However, balance is important, as Cosmoline pointed out. All my rifles have heavy McMillan stocks, so the balance point is at or near the forward receiver bolt, as it should be.

Don

 

[Markbo]

Now I have some heavy barrels that are fluted that are very well balanced. I also have some heavy, short barrels that are just fine - especially on AR's. But on a typical bolt action hunting rifle... I like a lighter profile to hump around all day, except on dedicated varmint rifles.

 

[Jeff F]

I don't like them on a hunting rifle that will be carried for miles. On a range gun or bench rest rifle then yes I like them.

 

[ColeK]

Monkeybear,

I have no use at all HB on a hunting rifle. They are ok on benchrest and p-dog rifles.

 

[IndianaBoy]

I have a heavy barrel on a varmint rifle. It is set up for bench shooting or whacking rats from a long ways off and a good rest.

In a walkaround rifle, or a combat rifle.... lighter is better. I would prefer an M14 to my AR... but since I have an AR... I want one that is light.

Moving through a three gun match with a heavy barrel is pure silliness unless it is to balance the gun properly.

Just my humble opinion.

 

[dagger dog]

Hey you guys lookin' into my gun safe when I'm out?

10-22 heavy bbl
Savage MKII .22rimfire heavy bbl.
Savage 12FV .223 Rem. heavy bbl.
Savage MDL.40.22Hornet hvy.bbl.
Ruger KM77VTMKII.308Win hvy. bbl.

When you take 'em out gotta have a wagon!

NAW! I don't like 'em!