ligonierbill
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Still have the itch for a No. 1, and I have questions about the 2 varieties I see out there. (I'm no expert.) Older models have no sights, 26" barrel, sling swivel on the forearm and often very pretty wood. Newer models, sights, 22", swivel on the barrel and usually fairly plain wood.
I like good wood, but I'm more shooter than collector. So, is there any significant benefit to that long barrel? I mostly load IMR-4350 in '06, so I would expect a real velocity boost, but I'm not a 500 yd + guy. Does either have a noticeable advantage in balance and handling, in your view?
Just looking, I tend toward the old long barrel. Seems like it just takes advantage of the short receiver, and I don't see a downside. On the other hand, the 22" looks like a carbine without the terribly short barrel (I don't like the RSI version). Thoughts? Experience?
I like good wood, but I'm more shooter than collector. So, is there any significant benefit to that long barrel? I mostly load IMR-4350 in '06, so I would expect a real velocity boost, but I'm not a 500 yd + guy. Does either have a noticeable advantage in balance and handling, in your view?
Just looking, I tend toward the old long barrel. Seems like it just takes advantage of the short receiver, and I don't see a downside. On the other hand, the 22" looks like a carbine without the terribly short barrel (I don't like the RSI version). Thoughts? Experience?