Author Topic: barrels  (Read 2095 times)

jeager58

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barrels
« on: February 05, 2011, 09:42:45 PM »
does the octagon tapered barrel give the same balance as a swamped barrel

Offline Paddlefoot

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Re: barrels
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2011, 11:21:10 PM »
Nope, lighter at the muzzle.
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Dave Faletti

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Re: barrels
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2011, 12:23:20 AM »
you need more specifics to make a meaningful comparison.  The profile of the swamp and the amount of taper can vary a lot. Are you thinking of the same length, breech diameter and approximate weights or could those be different as well?