Which Barrel?
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gvnwst
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how far are you going to shoot, and what caliber. what target, ect.
lefteyedom
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how far are you wil to carry it?
tbtrout
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Definately how far you are going to hump it. And, if weight makes a difference to you. You carry what you are comfortable with.
gvnwst
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after 2 or 3 shots. again, depending on cartridge you are using
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gvnwst
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what cartridge are you using?
Strongbad
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How many shots you are going to fire in how long of a time period.
Auburn1992
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being heavier could help you keep more stable.
Art Eatman
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For "just hunting", I like a long, medium weight barrel--but I hunt in country where long shots are probable necessities. I handload, and go for max velocity.
If I'm mostly going to shoot paper, a heavy barrel when set up properly is the most stable for long strings of fire. That is, something like, say, ten shots in a limited allowable time period. This sort of rifle is also desirable for shooting prairie dogs, where you have numerous targets and relatively short intervals between shots.
Basic coyote and deer hunting, lighter works as well as anything, really. What's important, IMO, is that the first shot from a cold barrel always goes to the same place today as it did last week or last month. Few rifles won't keep the first two or three shots closely grouped, even those with thin barrels.
If I'm mostly going to shoot paper, a heavy barrel when set up properly is the most stable for long strings of fire. That is, something like, say, ten shots in a limited allowable time period. This sort of rifle is also desirable for shooting prairie dogs, where you have numerous targets and relatively short intervals between shots.
Basic coyote and deer hunting, lighter works as well as anything, really. What's important, IMO, is that the first shot from a cold barrel always goes to the same place today as it did last week or last month. Few rifles won't keep the first two or three shots closely grouped, even those with thin barrels.
lefteyedom
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My "carry all the time hunting" rifle Is a Rem 721b 30-06 with a shorten 20" standard weight barrel , 2X7 scopeamd sling weights are 8.5 lbs
My "tote it from the truck to deerstand with a wide sling" rifle is a Rem 700 with a 26" 308 bull barrel, fix 10X scope, Harris bipods and sling. about 12-13 bls
My "Shotgun area only" Deer Gun is a NEF 12 guage Sluggester with 4x scope, sling and stock sleeve of slugs. comes in are 13lbs
Just depends on how much weight you are willing to carrying.
My "tote it from the truck to deerstand with a wide sling" rifle is a Rem 700 with a 26" 308 bull barrel, fix 10X scope, Harris bipods and sling. about 12-13 bls
My "Shotgun area only" Deer Gun is a NEF 12 guage Sluggester with 4x scope, sling and stock sleeve of slugs. comes in are 13lbs
Just depends on how much weight you are willing to carrying.
Shawnee
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If you're going to carry it more than a couple hundred yards - and/or - if you are going to shoot it without a sandbag or other rest - you don't want a bull barrel.
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