GAHunterJim
Well-Known Member
If I owned a Fieldcraft, I would not modify it in any way, they are becoming somewhat collectable and cutting the barrel would diminish the value. For me, I'd be happy with a 24" barrel.
Love to see the cuts through the fluting. Lot of folks have been worried about doing that. Your's may be the first I've seen it done on. Thanks for the pic.I took my 20 inch 308 down to 16-1/2 suppressed. I lost 100 fps (around 2500 now) using M118 LRs.
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The 175 SMKs at 2500, I've taken hogs with them, farthest was 300 yards.
Close up of the cutLove to see the cuts through the fluting. Lot of folks have been worried about doing that. Your's may be the first I've seen it done on. Thanks for the pic.
I have barrels like this now bamban. When you deal with changing the barrel length, you have an effect on harmonics. I would highly recommend a Tuner/ muzzle break...they work in spades.
I agree. Lightweight rifles take more discipline to hold steady and shoot well. I prefer a heavier rifle and will trudge it up and down the mountain if I have to.My opinion on ultra light weight rifles is that you can absolutely shed the weight elsewhere in your gear...but you absolutely cannot replace the increased shoot-ability of a heavier rifle.