I'm scratching my head over the #2 preference at the Campfire. When it comes to the 308 based cartridge, I share Melvin's opinion, why in the world would you want to do that?
Balance, more pleasant to shoot and more steel for heat dissipation. The action and stock are light enough that a little more weight in the barrel doesn't hurt, and the barrel is the one place where a little more weight is useful.
