Rockhopper
12-07-12, 21:11
I have been searching here for a couple weeks. Read through some things in the semi auto precision forum, and frankly, I am just not having any luck. I am interested in one of these two barrels. But cannot find much info outside of a lightweight barrel is obiously lighter, heats up quick, but cools down quick. And I cannot find hardly any info on the S2W. Very limited if that.
I am interested in a 16" mid length with a pinned low pro gas block. My thought process is that it seems you can still have a very nice accurate CHF barrel and not have to stress the longevity issues of stainless. I like the idea of the lighter weight barrel so my wife and son will have no problems handling the weapon. BUT the minimal info I have found on the S2W tells me it may be a touch more accurate and heat is not really an issue as the additional mass is in the correct area (around the chamber). Also that there is the possibility of the S2W being a bit more accurate as it is stiffer? I would like it to be precise as possible (would like to be able to kill prarie dogs @ 300 yards), but also practical. This is going to be on my main go to gun. I dont exect to be putting tons of ammo through this thing, but dont want to have to worry about heat issues or blowing the barrel out either.
I guess the real question is are there enough benefits to choosing the S2W over the LW barrel? Or am I just adding unnecessary weight?
Or am I better off with something else all together?
I am interested in a 16" mid length with a pinned low pro gas block. My thought process is that it seems you can still have a very nice accurate CHF barrel and not have to stress the longevity issues of stainless. I like the idea of the lighter weight barrel so my wife and son will have no problems handling the weapon. BUT the minimal info I have found on the S2W tells me it may be a touch more accurate and heat is not really an issue as the additional mass is in the correct area (around the chamber). Also that there is the possibility of the S2W being a bit more accurate as it is stiffer? I would like it to be precise as possible (would like to be able to kill prarie dogs @ 300 yards), but also practical. This is going to be on my main go to gun. I dont exect to be putting tons of ammo through this thing, but dont want to have to worry about heat issues or blowing the barrel out either.
I guess the real question is are there enough benefits to choosing the S2W over the LW barrel? Or am I just adding unnecessary weight?
Or am I better off with something else all together?