I just got my 18in 300 wsm barrel from carbon six. When I took it out of box it felt very heavy it weighs 2.5 pounds. Defiance action ag sportsman stock the gun weighs 5lb 15oz Has anybody weighed a barrel one to compare-does this seem heavy ??
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MagnumManiac
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Weight savings with carbon barrels are often not as much as many believe. Carbon barrels aren't lightweight due to thickness, I handle lots of barrels and even I was surprised at the heft. Sure, the same profile stainless barrel would be heavier, but most run a thinner contour when using all steel barrels. I saw about half a pound saving on the rifles I built.
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adk hunter
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Terrible, I'll take it 
adk hunter
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I have a proof SS .308 cal at 22''. Looks like a 2b ish.
I'll see if I can get an accurate weight and let you know.
I think it is way lighter than a few carbon 6 barrels I have.
I'll see if I can get an accurate weight and let you know.
I think it is way lighter than a few carbon 6 barrels I have.
That depends on barrel specs (e.g., contour, shank/chamber length, shank/chamber diameter, muzzle length, etc.). Below is a blank 24" C6 .860" at the muzzle for my .338 Thor.
