I have a rifle that I like but it weighs more than I care for. The most significant weight factor is the heavy-sporter weight barrel, an F-34 contour Adams & Bennett chambered to 257 AI. It shoots well, but I'm less apt to take it afield because of the weight.
I have been told that removal of barrel mass takes more than just turning it down. Is this always the case?
If I get the barrel turned down, is it apt to change its character accuracy-wise?
I have about 800 rounds through it. Those have varied in their velocity (pet load runs a 100 gr bullet at 3300 fps) and I'm relatively careful not to shoot on a hot barrel. Should I just shoot the heck out of it as-is and keep the weight issue in mind when I rebarrel?
What is all this likely to cost?
Thanks all,
efw
