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Dave R · July 21, 2010, 03:02 PM

What sonrider said. Theoretically, heavy barrel is no more accurate than light, but is likely to hold zero and groups better as it warms.

My varmit AR is heavy, and I can shoot it a lot without heating. And it stays on target. My lightweight heats much faster. I have not compared groups from the two as they heat.

July 21, 2010, 03:02 PM	#6
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	What sonrider said. Theoretically, heavy barrel is no more accurate than light, but is likely to hold zero and groups better as it warms. My varmit AR is heavy, and I can shoot it a lot without heating. And it stays on target. My lightweight heats much faster. I have not compared groups from the two as they heat. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).