Building a gun for benchrest 200,300, and 500yd ground hog shoots. Will also use for chuck hunting out to 1k. Plans so far- 6 Norma Br, Savage 10 action, Bell & Carlson Varmint Tactical stock, SSS Competition trigger, Night Force Benchrest 12-42x56. CAN NOT GO OVER 17 POUNDS. I'm thinking I want to go with a Shilen HV Heavy Varmint 26" barrel. What are the pros or cons between the Hv and the Standard Varmint? Obiviously weight is one but a small difference of 7oz.

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