Anybody running Criterion Light Varmint contour barrels?
Curious how many folks have received Light Varmint contour barrels from Jim, and what your thoughts are on them.
I'm thinking of replacing my factory 26" 9twist 223 barrel with a 20-22" 8twist tube, and have also thought about "going down" to the LV contour from the standard Savage Varmint contour to save a little weight.
Re: Anybody running Criterion Light Varmint contour barrels?
I used one on a 223 I built for my wife, nice barrel. It is lighter than the varmint contour. She still says its heavy, but she shoots off the bench so it *shouldn't* matter.
I can't remember if I went with a 9 or a 12 twist but it shoots great. I threw a light load together, sighted it in with 3 rounds then put a 5 shot group inside a dime-all touching.
I can get some pics later today if you need them.
Re: Anybody running Criterion Light Varmint contour barrels?
i would be interested in seeing it also. Looking at putting something together for my wife for her birthday. Shes has outgrown her 17hmr pretty quickly. Do you know what diameter the lv contour is at the muzzle?
Re: Anybody running Criterion Light Varmint contour barrels?
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I can get some pics later today if you need them.
That'd be awesome, especially if you can also include a standard varmint contour tube for comparison.
Thanks!
Re: Anybody running Criterion Light Varmint contour barrels?
I've got two. One is a CBI LV .204 Ruger 11 twist cut back to 24" with a nice SS finish. The other is a CBI SS LV 6.5x284 26" 8 twist with matte SS finish. Both shoot in the 3's and clean up nice. I would go with the matte stainless steel finish if it is going to be use as a hunting rifle. Balance is good for off-hand shooting with 24" barrel and slightly muzzle heavy at 26". I can't find anything not to like about the LV contour.
Re: Anybody running Criterion Light Varmint contour barrels?
Ive got one in 243 in a 9twist and it shoots great. It is 26" since it was an in stock barrel but im pushing 87 gr vmax pills at 3200 fps w no signs of pressure. This thing shoots great either dirty or clean and ive only run 100 rds thru it. It is consistantly inside MOA out to 400 yds since thats the farthest range we have. I simply love this tube!
Brian
Re: Anybody running Criterion Light Varmint contour barrels?
I have the same CBI 26" heavy sporter and love it. I don't think the 26" will be as light as you want though but it balance very well on my action.