njc110381 Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Right guys. I think I've decided what I want regarding rifle make (CZ), but now I'm having the same old issue with whether I want a heavy or standard barrel? I'm going to be shooting mainly Rabbits and Fox with a moderator fitted, so the heat issue isn't such a big thing but weight is. I will also like to have a bit of a go at 300 yard targets with it at the range sometimes, although Rabbits and Fox will probably account for 90% of use. One major consideration is the moderator. If I get the standard profile barrel I could use the same mod on the .223 and 6.5x55. That would help the scope budget a lot. I don't know what to get! I'm happy to go out and spend more/carry a heavier rifle if it's going to gain me a lot in accuracy, but would rather not if the standard profile is good enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hi, A T8 will be good to use on both profile barrels - just change the rear bush, cost about £10 from Jackson Rifles for a additional bush (infact most of the over barrel mods are the same in that sense). A heavy barrel is not really needed, but will deffinatly help with the recoil on the 6.5 - but you will have to make the trade off against weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 TRIED BOTH I WOULD GO FOR HEAVY BARREL EVERY TIME THE EXTRA WEIGHT IS NOT REALLY AN ISSUE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 njc You are quite correct, if you go for the heavy barrel and have it threaded correctly you will need another T8. The thread needs to be in proportion to the barrel thickness. If it is as you say going to be used primarily as a carry rabbit gun I would go for a sporter profile and save the weight and the cost of a new T8. You wont find any difference in accuracy it will just get hot quicker on the range. You could also spend the £200 saved on the mod on having the rifle bedded at a later stage !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Having just replied to your PM, I forgot to say, I would get the heavy barrel .223. I have the light barrel CZ527 lux and it heats up very quickly and start to string shots. The other disdvantage to the light barrel is a mod seriously upsets the balance and makes it not very nice to use at all. I have changed the stock on mine and had the barrel chopped and it is better now, but a heavy barrel will probably overcome all that. All you will need are 2 plastic bushes for the moderator - who mentioned T8's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lock&load Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 from reading the post's its a question of personal pref ,i do a lot of fox shooting with the .223 and walk miles and i have a t3 that is not heavy barrel,but a friend came with me 1 night who had a heavy barrel and after an hour was huffing and puffing like ******* about how heavy the gun was,and in the end sold it,and remember by the time you have that mod on a bipod and a lamp you are going to be glad you never got a heavy barrel, but thats only my opinion. l&l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 I've had a couple of heavy barreled guns and they have advantages. One is that it does not heat up as quickly as a standard barrel, and this will affect accuracy if you are going to do serious range work, or a heavy targeting session. The other is that a heavy gun obviously reduces recoil and may settle quicker on a bipod. Having said that the heavy barrel is a pain in the *** if you are a 'lightweight' like wot I am. Try carrying a HB gun (with bipod and mod) for a few miles and it will soon have you huffing and puffing - which does not aid accuracy if you have to get off a quick shot. In the '3 shot accuracy stakes' the standard barrel will be just as accurate for sporting use. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 I've had two .223's, both heavy barrel. Haven't been shooting much lately due to work and weather. I think if I was to get a different rifle considering I don't shoot targets I'd got for the lighter barrel next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted March 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 I'm thinking the heavy barrel if 3 shots is the limit on the standard type. I don't do walking, some clever guy once invented the 4x4 and I like that idea better I'm quite fit and do a physical job, so carrying an extra pound isn't going to be a problem as long as it's not half way across the country! I would like to be able to fire half a dozen rounds at a target without it over heating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 I was exaggerating to make a point - a standard barrel will shoot probably 10 rounds without the group sizes opening up - you just have to take your time. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted March 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 I do like to have a real good ammo wasting day now and again. Maybe I'll get down the shop and see how heavy the varmint is, if it's not too bad I may as well have it just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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