concerned about barrel weight

[A D]

Hi guys, I am new to benchrest shooting,shot 1 match had alot of fun and now i am planning a build. How heavy can a barrel be without putting too much stress on an action? specificly I was thinking about a 1.25 in. straight tube on a remington 700 action with out a barrel block.Too heavy? any info would be appreciated.Thanks --A D

 

[fullersson]

I've heard the long heavy barrels can cause problems with vertical stringing. I shoot a 1.25 straight tube on my 6br that is 21" long and it hasn't caused me any problems. Good shooting, Brian.

 

[WayneShaw]

Don't know what BR match you attended, but read the rules before you decide on a straight barrel. Many disciplines do not allow a straight barrel.

 

[A D]

Thanks for the info ,I will have to read over the rules before making a final choice about barrel contour.

 

[pabloaa]

Hi guys, I am new to benchrest shooting,shot 1 match had alot of fun and now i am planning a build. How heavy can a barrel be without putting too much stress on an action? specificly I was thinking about a 1.25 in. straight tube on a remington 700 action with out a barrel block.Too heavy? any info would be appreciated.Thanks --A D

AD,

NBRSA match? or long range?

18" TO 24" is doable, for longer bbls it is recommend to bed 2 to 4" in forend. most custom actions have longer and or larger bbl shank.

“But I’m Much Better Now”

 

[A D]

was shoting a non -sanctioned 600 yard "fun"match, as for barrel length I was thinking 24".