Please explain, rifle weights??

[gfrost]

Looking at several different rifle, Great Plains, Kentucky, Frontier etc., the Kentucky and Frontier's appear very similar but different lengths but both appear lighter than the Great Plains even though the Great Plains is the shorter of the bunch. What am I missing??

 

[RobertIN]

Barrel profile and caliber more than likely.

 

[gfrost]

I've been comparing all .54 cal rifles

I've heard the term swamped barrel several times which I think is the explanation to my question but not positive

 

[wiscoaster]

I've been comparing all .54 cal rifles

I've heard the term swamped barrel several times which I think is the explanation to my question but not positive

Assuming the same barrel length, a swamped barrel will make the overall rifle weight lighter, since the barrel is narrower with less metal in the middle. Also, the barrel's OEM may make several caliber's barrels from the same barrel blank, so a .54 cal barrel, having a larger bore, will be lighter than a .50 cal barrel with a smaller bore, if it's milled from the same blank.

 

[RobertIN]

Swamped barrels are fat at the breech, narrow towards the center, and flare at the muzzle. Compared to a straight contour you can save significant weight that could be it but I'm not familiar with those models.

 

[RobertIN]

Assuming the same barrel length, a swamped barrel will make the overall rifle weight lighter, since the barrel is narrower with less metal in the middle. Also, the barrel's OEM may make several caliber's barrels from the same barrel blank, so a .54 cal barrel, having a larger bore, will be lighter than a .50 cal barrel with a smaller bore, if it's milled from the same blank.

Dang it wis you beat me to it.

 

[gfrost]

That's what I thought but didn't know for sure👍

 

[R Ellis]

I don't think factory built rifles will have a swamped barrel only custom built so it depends on what you are looking for also some custom builders trim the stock some

 

[Jaegermeister]

Swamped is a game changer in my opinion. Seems steadier to hold on target.

 

[smokeum54]

Keep in mind, websites and manufacturers weight listing isn't always the same. Or even correct.