Chappo wrote:I was also of the assumption that a heavy barrel equals longer life. I thought this was because hotter steel wears quicker. Am I wrong?
Stix wrote:Chappo wrote:I was also of the assumption that a heavy barrel equals longer life. I thought this was because hotter steel wears quicker. Am I wrong?
No you're not wrong Chappo, just not quite right...
So lets say 5 shots fired in a sporter barrel.
The same 5 shots fired in a heavy barrel.
These shots generate the same amount of heat that contributes to the same amount of thtoat/barrel wear.in both barrels.
The difference is, the varmint barrel is heavier & therefor resists "bending" (throwing shots) for longer, because it is more rigid...so all 5 shots hit the bull...
But it takes longer for that heat to travel through the thicker steel to its surface...
However, because the surface area is greater it disipates the heat quicker (once the heat is at the surface).
The sporter barrel starts to "move" (bend (?)) from the heat after only 2 or 3 shots because ot is less rigid, so the 5 shot group is a little "looser"...
But given the steel is thinner, the heat travels to the surface quicker...
However, takes longer than the heave barrel to get rid of the heat (again, only once the heat is to the surface).
Bottom line, my experience tells me a sporter barrel cools quicker...noticsble if shooting groups & waiting for barrel to cool between groups..
Not sure ive explained it that well but its the best i got right now...
PCHammond wrote:I'm tossing up between a Howa 1500 in 223 and a T3x Varmint.
This thread is making it real hard to ignore the Howa...
Cal-ApeR wrote:Big fella, you just wanted to show off then!
He bought a sporter but is now thinking of a varmint 223. Win win.
Cal-ApeR wrote:Nice work mate. Good shooting.
PCHAMMOND - owned a tikka before buying a Howa. Both shot well but the tikka was slightly more accurate and much smoother bolt . Trigger was very crisp too. The Howa was bought new for a great price. It suffered from a crappy trigger though. They have improved significantly since then. It copped a beating and I didn't feel bad. The $900 difference in cost had me being way too protective of the tikka. Babied it too much.
Both get the job done well. If cost was an issue, I'd definitely recommend the Howa, especially over the cheap line ups of today, i.e Ruger American, remember 783 etc. If mid range budget, you'd be very happy with a tikka. Big budget would have me buying Sako any day. The Howa to me is a tool that does the job well. Look after it and you can't go wrong. I convinced my mate to go this way. Can't go wrong
duncan61 wrote:That HOWA looks a lot better than my effort with a paint tin.In 22/250 it would have some reach as well
duncan61 wrote:One of my adjoining properties when I did roo culling were keen on me cleaning up their block and the nephew turned up to show me around the area.He bought along his 22/250 man he could get from a long way but I would venture it made twice the bang my softloaded .222 did
bigfellascott wrote:
The good ol earsplitloudenboomer as I call it.
duncan61 wrote:That HOWA looks a lot better than my effort with a paint tin.In 22/250 it would have some reach as well
Die Judicii wrote:bigfellascott wrote:
The good ol earsplitloudenboomer as I call it.
I call it "ROATS" mate,,,,,,,,,,,,
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