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Don't fall for the more accurate- It is a wife's tale.
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Technically true. And for most people heavy barrels aren't really necessary. But the added weight, at least to a point will make them easier to shoot more accurately.
For a hunter balance is more important. A hunting rifle needs to have some weight forward to help steady things. That can be accomplished with some pretty light barrels. If the weight is too much in the buttstock the barrel will feel whippy and hard to keep on target. Even though the gun may be heavier.
For the guy wanting to squeeze the last tiny bit of accuracy out of a gun, a heavier barrel will usually do better. Not because of the barrel, because it is easier for the shooter to shoot it well.