MudRunner2005
Well-Known Member
Because it's more fun to burst your bubble when you're expecting a certain reaction.HUH? If you agree with him why didn't respond to him directly.
Because it's more fun to burst your bubble when you're expecting a certain reaction.HUH? If you agree with him why didn't respond to him directly.
Keep in mind the LR model has an inferior stock, and barrel. I own both HS Precision (5R model) and B&C stocks (LR model)... While both good, there is a huge difference in the two, as far as rigidity is concerned...And price. The HS Precision stocks are about $450-500, and the B&C stocks are around $250-275. Rigidity is what aids in accuracy. The 5R has an HS Precision stock, which is fiberglass. The LR has a B&C stock, which is injection-molded. If they have both in stock, with one hand on the forearm, and the other on the cheek rest, flex the stocks and you will feel what i'm talking about. The HS Precision stock on the 5R feels solid as a rock, because it's hand-laid and layered fiberglass. The B&C will flex like a PVC pipe. That being said, the B&C Medalist stocks do still have a full aluminum bedding block in them (as do the HS Precision stocks), which helps tremendously in the rigidity around the action, which is the main point of contact. Once again, they are not bad stocks, just not of the same quality. I have a custom .30-06 AI sitting in a B&C Medalist right now, and it's very accurate. It just has a lot of forend flex, which could touch the barrel and affect harmonics/accuracy.
Now, onto the barrels. The LR model has a standard 6-groove barrel. These can be extremely accurate, and I've owned quite a few there were. I've also had a couple there were not...But, you buy enough guns, you're bound to encounter a lemon eventually, right? A simple trip to the gunsmith with a new barrel blank, and that was solved. The 5R rifle, has a 5R-rifled barrel. The 5R rifling, has many advantages, IMO, the biggest ones being the design itself, which has proven to have quicker & easier cleaning, less fouling, and longer shot-strings between needing cleaning. Some claim it even aids in accuracy, which I cannot attest to, as there are MANY factors that play into that, but I can say that all my rifles with 5R rifling (5 or 6 different cartridges, calibers, and weapon system types), are VERY accurate guns.
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In my personal opinion, for the small price difference between them, I'd risk the money on the 5R over the LR model. Just personal opinion. In the end, it's your money, and your choice.
Because it's more fun to burst your bubble when you're expecting a certain reaction.
I'm sure... But not so pressing as to anticipate my response...Nice try but I have other more pressing things to worry about.
I'm sure... But not so pressing as to anticipate my response...
Man, some folks just take their ball and go home when you get the upper-hand...
Ed, there's no point in continuing this conversation. It's just fun to poke back every now and then, because some people still think it's a good idea to passive/aggressively poke the bear. Then when the bear reacts, they want to stand there with their hands up going, "What did I do? What did I do?" as if they did nothing to provoke the more-than-warranted proper response of the bear. All I'm saying is, if you don't want me to respond to your backhanded comments, don't make backhanded comments that lead to conversations that ruin other people's threads. It's pretty simple.NOT! Out of respect to the OP, you and I have taken enough unnecessary posts that is not beneficial for this thread or the OP. If you want to continue PM me.
Thank you and I did as you suggested and started a new post. I did not intend to high jack the earlier post. My bad! Respectfully - MeYou should probably start a new thread instead of poaching this one - you'll get better responses.
Ed, there's no point in continuing this conversation. It's just fun to poke back every now and then, because some people still think it's a good idea to passive/aggressively poke the bear. Then when the bear reacts, they want to stand there with their hands up going, "What did I do? What did I do?" as if they did nothing to provoke the more-than-warranted proper response of the bear. All I'm saying is, if you don't want me to respond to your backhanded comments, don't make backhanded comments that lead to conversations that ruin other people's threads. It's pretty simple.
I'm done responding to this crap. My apologies to the OP.