I am simply noting specs that can affect weight. Similarly, if yours is chambered in .26 cal like @ducky, it might be a tad heavier than 2.5 lbs.
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I have read that carbon barrels distributed heat better. Usually by the company that manufacturers them.
I was at the range when my gunsmith was test firing a rifle that was just completed. He had to wait twice as long for the barrel to cool as another rifle with a fluted stainless barrel. Both were 6.5 CM and the contour looked about the same.
Bear in mind, I was shooting my own rifles, so I did not ask Matthew any particulars except the calibers. Also, the only light rifle that I own is 100 year old Steven's Crackshot for shooting bunny rabbits.
I was at the range when my gunsmith was test firing a rifle that was just completed. He had to wait twice as long for the barrel to cool as another rifle with a fluted stainless barrel. Both were 6.5 CM and the contour looked about the same.
Bear in mind, I was shooting my own rifles, so I did not ask Matthew any particulars except the calibers. Also, the only light rifle that I own is 100 year old Steven's Crackshot for shooting bunny rabbits.
waveslayer
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Fluting has no effect on cooling, only weight savings. They're are multiple test to show Carbon cold faster and had less of a poi shift when it's hot
If we really need to worry about saving even a pound on a rifle. Maybe we should worry more about getting ourselves in better physical shape ( me included). Everybody wants light weight weight short barreled rifles. 5 years down the road we'll be back to heavy long barreled rifles because some manufacturer says it's the latest and greatest. I'm all about latest and greatest. But how much are you really gaining over present day stuff. Most people if you can afford to keep up with the latest gun trends, you could never afford to go on a hunt ever again.
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waveslayer
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I agree, it's like riding a mtb bike!
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Marky_mark
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With a short barrel like that it may feel heavier than it is because of balance. Rifle weight really isnt a big deal. Its more important if it puts a bullet where you want it to go
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Carbon 6 (I have had three) seem to be heavier than Proof, Helix 6, or Christensen. That said, it is usually oz.
6 vs 3.5 lbs for the same profile, you choose, but, they sure look sexy.
Carbon wrapping on a barrel is like putting it in a sleeping bag in my opinion. They take a while to cool back to where mirage coming off them doesn't affect seeing the target on a cold day.
FWIW
Defiance Deviant GA Hunter with a Bartlein 26" fluted sendero barrel with trigger weighed 5#13oz ish in 300 WM
Remington 700 Milled/lightened/Wyatt's cut with a 27" Carbon 6 with trigger weighed 5# 6oz ish in 300 RUM.
6 vs 3.5 lbs for the same profile, you choose, but, they sure look sexy.
Carbon wrapping on a barrel is like putting it in a sleeping bag in my opinion. They take a while to cool back to where mirage coming off them doesn't affect seeing the target on a cold day.
FWIW
Defiance Deviant GA Hunter with a Bartlein 26" fluted sendero barrel with trigger weighed 5#13oz ish in 300 WM
Remington 700 Milled/lightened/Wyatt's cut with a 27" Carbon 6 with trigger weighed 5# 6oz ish in 300 RUM.
I should think one seeing barrel heat mirage off a hunting rifle barrel is doing something wrong.
This reminds me of what Jeff (BROZ) used to say, "I can shed some weight by taking a dump," or something like that.
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Marky_mark
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You will 100% see it if you do what your supposed to, and take your hunting rifle to the range to practiceI should think one seeing barrel heat mirage off a hunting rifle barrel is doing something wrong.
Marky_mark
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Shave the weight off everything else besides your shooting system. Buy a lighter pack, buy lighter more expensive clothes, etc. Ultralight rifles just dont shoot as goodThis reminds me of what Jeff (BROZ) used to say, "I can shed some weight by taking a dump," or something like that.
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I should think one seeing barrel heat mirage off a hunting rifle barrel is doing something wrong.
So you're a shoot it once a year before hunting season guy.
Besides...you know blastin dem zombies gets the gun cookin
Yep! Or condition yourself so weight is not an issue.
I have to admit, though, that as I get older, a light rifle is nice. The .30 Giibs is my lightest rifle, but I only use it for mid-range.
My latest build is ...
snox801
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That's definitely not true. I run carbon barrels myself. But as far as cooling fluting increases surface area of the steal. This it has more area to distribute heat. It indeed does help cooling. To what degree. Who knows will it matter who knows but the science says more surface area means more cooling.
