How does the 308 Heavy Barrel balance?

[JPH45]

Does it have enough weight forward to steady the rifle?

[Fred M]

JPH45
Just bought a new Ultra 223 with a24" varmint barrel. The barrel and forearms weighs 4lbs and 13-1/2oz. Pretty heavy. Almost as heavy as a BR barrel. Don't know what the 308 22" barrel weighs but it should be plenty front heavy with the rifle weighing 7-8 Lbs.

Just calculated the contour for an octagon barrel it works out I will/can loose 1.16 lbs and some more, slimming the stock down and use a fixed 6x scope for a total weight of 7.5- 8 lbs. for the 257 Roberts. Thats about what my 25 Hunter weighs. with the 24" length it has enough forward weight for a steady hold.

The laminated butt-stocks are very heavy too being soaked with glue. I always hollow out these stocks that puts more weight up front. This is a good way to balance the weight.

[Mac11700]

Does it have enough weight forward to steady the rifle?

For what your wanting...yep...it sure does...check your other thread...I posted most on that one for ya...


Mac

[fish280]

my son's .308 ultra heavy barrel balances, carries and aims itself. for such a stubby, almostly ungainly looking thing, it carries far lighter than it is, it swings into position effortlessly, and it do hang on target. i killed a 6-point offhand at about 50-60 yards a couple of weeks ago. :lol: