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Offline papadave

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heavy vs standard barrel dia
« on: December 30, 2012, 05:02:56 AM »
What is the dia of a heavy barrel vs a standard contour handi barrel?

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Re: heavy vs standard barrel dia
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2012, 06:12:02 AM »
What caliber/cartridge and where along the barrel do you want the measurements?
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Re: heavy vs standard barrel dia
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2012, 06:15:38 AM »
Muzzle diameters are listed in the FAQs.  ;)

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Re: heavy vs standard barrel dia
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2012, 08:58:46 AM »
Given the quality of the bore/rifling is equal between them, short stout heavy barrels have been proven performers in accuracy matches for years.
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