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Posted: 2/5/2008 6:43:15 AM EDT
| I am considering one of these rifles. Is there any advantage to the 24" barrel on the Varminter? The varminter has a 1:9 twist and the 20" predator a 1:8 twist. Thank you for the help. |
| Mostly target shooting. I may get the opportunity to take it hunting at some future point in time. I was thinking the extra 4" might be better for longer ranges as the velocity is a little higher. I will probably load bullets in the 50-69 grain range but lighter bullets may also be useful. I am not sure I would have much use for real heavy bullets which apparently the faster twist rate of 1:8 is better for. |
OK, but what profile is it, HBAR, Gov't, lightweight? I've looked and can't find any answer on their website, and you can't tell from the pic.  ETA -The Varminter has a heavy barrel but nothing about the Predator barrel.
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| Varminter is heavy and the barrel is 24" I have one and it is ok but carry it for a couple of hours in the field and you will begin to feel it. (note to self...get a sling) I suppose you could get the varminter and cut it down if you really needed something shorter and lighter. Personally, I would go with an SPR upper from ADCO, and a lower of your choice. |
| I believe the Vmatch is chrome lined and the Varminter is not. The lack of chrome lining supposedly makes for a more accurate gun. This is not a combat gun but a target gun so the chrome lining is not necessary. The varminter also has a match chamber and they supposedly headspace them more accurately. |
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