Okay, I admit it I have shot rifles with free floating barrels and I know they are an advantage, but I don't know why they work well. I have always assumed that it because as you fire a round the barrel distorts slightly (or greatly depending on the rifle and caliber of round) and that having it tight against the stock would change the way the barrel distorts thus affecting accuracy.
But then why glass embed barrels? why not make them all free floating? Does one have an advantage over the other?
Please take pity on my ignorance.
But then why glass embed barrels? why not make them all free floating? Does one have an advantage over the other?
Please take pity on my ignorance.