Re: heat effecting shots?
I'd like to understand why you say (any) rifle barrel that exhibits degraded performance on heating isn't acceptable. I understand the point, if you are talking about a specific class of range rifle that will be used hard. But what about a sporter barrel in a "high quality" hunting rifle. E.g., Sako 85s are usually capable of well below moa accuracy but in my experience, don't overheat the barrel or accuracy suffers. If lightweight sporter barrels could be regularly turned out that were unaffected by heat, then why don't more tactical rifles have sporter barrels, or put another way what is the point of a heavy barrel? Again, I'm asking because I really don't understand, not being sarcastic.
I'd like to understand why you say (any) rifle barrel that exhibits degraded performance on heating isn't acceptable. I understand the point, if you are talking about a specific class of range rifle that will be used hard. But what about a sporter barrel in a "high quality" hunting rifle. E.g., Sako 85s are usually capable of well below moa accuracy but in my experience, don't overheat the barrel or accuracy suffers. If lightweight sporter barrels could be regularly turned out that were unaffected by heat, then why don't more tactical rifles have sporter barrels, or put another way what is the point of a heavy barrel? Again, I'm asking because I really don't understand, not being sarcastic.
