Heavy barrel does not get you less whip, its just better to shoot hotter and longer as far less distortion (hopefully none)

I got the Shilen 30-06 bull out today (expect tomorrow and will go again, dropped my wife off and just wanted to get it on paper and the barrel break in done, not expecting anything that good ( 1 inch at 100 is nice)

It was shooting some good stuff relatively as I was not that focused, cleaning every round, two rounds and then 5, but it was, hmm 4 shots out of 5 looking 5/8, that's pretty impressive.

Last two groups were 1/2 at 105 roughly and good pattern. Definitely impressed as load levels not optimized and only the second COAL change.

At this point I am impressed with Shilen and the XC Bull is ok but not impressive (and its on the same chassis as I put the 30-06 bull on it yesterday_)

At this point the Shilen is winning hands down as the best. Maybe per true bench rest (Bartlein!) but looks very good for what I do.