Savage 11 FCNS DBM for long range bench rest??

[J.Baker]

For competition you really want/need a heavy barrel due to the number of shots being fired consecutively. A sporter barrel like on the FCNS will heat up after 3-4 rounds and start causing vertical stringing, whereas a heavy barrel will stay on it's mark for more rounds before it starts to climb. The 12 LRP that was previously mentioned would serve you much better, or the 12 Varmint Low Profile would be another option that's roughly $100 less.

[RegisG]

For competition you really want/need a heavy barrel due to the number of shots being fired consecutively. A sporter barrel like on the FCNS will heat up after 3-4 rounds and start causing vertical stringing, whereas a heavy barrel will stay on it's mark for more rounds before it starts to climb. The 12 LRP that was previously mentioned would serve you much better, or the 12 Varmint Low Profile would be another option that's roughly $100 less.

You may have lead me to upgrade one month sooner.... And, I do like stainless. I don't plan on any type of official competition but, do want very good performance. Actually waiting a few minutes between shots doesn't bother me if the accuracy is there. But, if accuracy is not there, I would always be looking back to NOT taking that target rifle step.

Thank you,
Regis