I bought a 16 LWH in 6.5 Creedmoor. If you haven't shot a lightweight rifle before (mine was 6 lbs 11oz scope and rings) the need to be shot differently than a varmint or heavier barrel. The do not like free recoil so controlling the fore end is critical for accuracy although .223 won't be as jumpy as the Creedmoor was obviously.
The rifle shot well but I got frustrated with load development. After 3 shots the barrel is hot and the amount of time for it to cool drove me crazy. I actually ordered a #4 contour barrel that should be here by Tuesday and I'm going to swap it.
Full disclosure this was my first rifle with a sporter barrel not to mention the very lightweight barrel and I was working up loads in June and July. Let's say there was a lot of operator error early on that enhanced my final frustration.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Bookmarks