chemist308
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I replaced my Ruger M77 .308 Win. with a Browning X-Bolt Medallion .308 Win. Wow is that thing lightweight! It's a beautiful rifle and I think still more accurate than me, though I'd like to test that When I take it to the range, my typical round expenditure is between 40 and 60 rounds over a couple hours--limited by my budget and time spent. But that barrel can and does get hot to the touch if I'm not careful. I worried less about that with my Ruger. This Browning is a fairly lightweight gun, so I try not to stress it. I give it cool down periods and swab its bore after 3 - 7 shots. It's a great hunting rifle, but am I babying this thing or should it still be capable of sub MOA accuracy when the barrel gets hot to the touch?
These days I shoot more than hunt, and have a serious interest in learning to shoot long range. Will a standard lightweight hunting rifle still do well for a frequent shooter or should I be thinking of something with a heavier barrel?
These days I shoot more than hunt, and have a serious interest in learning to shoot long range. Will a standard lightweight hunting rifle still do well for a frequent shooter or should I be thinking of something with a heavier barrel?