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Old 02-20-2012, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by elkhunter11 View Post
None of the above are in themselves overly important where accuracy is concerned. A short barrel may or may not be more accurate than a longer barrel, a lighter contour barrel may or may not be more accurate than a heavier contour barrel, and a stainless barrel, may or may not be more accurate than a chromoly barrel.The precision used in chambering and mounting the barrel, is much more important, as is the quality of the bedding.
Yup, none of the things mentioned has anything to do with accuracy as far as shape, materials or length go.
The biggest thing that matters is HOW WELL the barrel is made, and the bullet being fired in it.
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