Absolutely none, with the qualification that I'm only talking about the Thunderbeast CB mounts, which use big triangular shoulder--huge amount of surface area compared to a flat barrel shoulder. Wipe the carbon off the mating surfaces and they go back to the same POI every time. A few other companies use this design, too, I think.
I've noticed that mounts that lock or ratchet do not seem to be consistent enough for serious shooting; probably better off using direct thread on those styles.
The group on paper is a 20.5" #2 7-08 with a 5" can (100yards); the group on steel is a 20" Remington sporter profile 35 Whelen with a 7" can (730 yards). Both are benchmark barrels. Point of the pictures is that fairly light barrels with suppressors can still shoot lights out. At least for shorter strings.
Interesting thread and great information. What can are you running with the Whelen? I’m putting together my Whelen right now and I’m setting it up with the Hybrid. At least that way I can swap it out on the .338WM.
If you are running the Hybrid (not a lot of bigger bore choices in 7”) how do you like it?
