win featherweight classic

[rp85]

hello;

local shop has a win featherweight classic in 243 win. price is reasonable. are these rifle accuracte? 1"? thanks for any input.

rp

[kravman4]

Hmm, I haven't had any experience with that particular rifle...

I do know that generally lightweight slim profile rifle barrels are not as accurate as normal contour barrels. You might get it to hit consistently in the bull at 100 yds, but the barrel will heat up quickly and accuracy will degrade just as quickly.

Lightweight rifles are somewhat specialized for high-altitude or other extreme hunts. If you're going for extreme long range accuracy, you'd probably be better off paying a little more for a Savage, Remington, Tikka, or Win. 70.

Good luck! :sniper:

[txfyrguy]

I have one and it shoots great! Mine is in .223 and it shoots under.5" with handloads at 100 yds. And it shoots under 10" at 450 yds. Thats good enough for me! The gun shoots better than I ever will, and as for long range, 450 yds with a .223 is pretty good.

[nagalfar]

kravman said;I do know that generally lightweight slim profile rifle barrels are not as accurate as normal contour barrels. You might get it to hit consistently in the bull at 100 yds, but the barrel will heat up quickly and accuracy will degrade just as quickly.

Lightweight rifles are somewhat specialized for high-altitude or other extreme hunts. If you're going for extreme long range accuracy, you'd probably be better off paying a little more for a Savage, Remington, Tikka, or Win. 70.

Say what? lets see.. how many sniper rifles PRIOR to 1974 were bull barrels? or even heavy contour barrels? ahh almost ZERO, and how about the almost off the rack stuff snipers used prior to 1963 with nothing more than 4X power scopes most all the time, and very accurately during use WW2 by all sides?, a Featherweight is just that a lightweight rifle, rifle Vs. rifle, average shooters, under 700 yards they are every bit as good as most all other rifles of their caliber, care to check the yardages and rifles at Camp Perry prior to 1974, or snipers with comfirmed kills and what they were using you would be very surpirsed, and not much done to the rifles.. a bull barrel will ONLY make a difference to a world class shooter, todays "average rifle" has far more ability built into that rifle, more than most shooters are able to demand from that rifle.. bull barrels are like the word "tactical".. its a sales item, something to sell, and something to make money with, for even above average shooters.. it means NOTHING at the end of the day.. you can pay more, but, because you have more rifle dont mean you will get more .5 MOAs.. that is up to the shooter.. Featherweights and Light Weights are fine rifles.. Paying more dont mean you get more, Howa rifles are proof of that. If you like that .243, I would get it.. if it is good shape its as accurate as you will ever need, out to consistant 500 yard groups, plenty good enough to send running coyotes to coyote heaven!

.243, great choice on the round..

:usa:

[kravman4]

I do know that generally lightweight slim profile rifle barrels are not as accurate as normal contour barrels. You might get it to hit consistently in the bull at 100 yds, but the barrel will heat up quickly and accuracy will degrade just as quickly.

Lightweight rifles are somewhat specialized for high-altitude or other extreme hunts. If you're going for extreme long range accuracy, you'd probably be better off paying a little more for a Savage, Remington, Tikka, or Win. 70.

Good luck!

Nagalfar, the point I was trying to make was that:

Lightweight rifles with slim-profile barrels are not ideal for ultra-long range, high volume shooting. They come into their element when they are used during "extreme hunts". In such situations, their lightweight make them a joy to pack or carry.

Bull barrel rifles are great for long range, high volume shooting. The thicker barrel is stiffer (less barrel whip), heat dissipates quicker because it has more surface area, and the added weight helps hold the rifle steady.

No need to get excited on this one, after all it's just mho...... ;)