Trivia question: accuracy

[Submoa_hunter]

What do you think is more important for accuracy in a gun? The barrels length, thickness of barrel, material of barrel or all of the above?
Hint: there may be more than 1 answer.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Of the 3 options, IMHO I would go with contour of the barrel......but there are so many other more important factors than the 3 options listed.

(edit: refer to what Elkhunter11 wrote below)

LC

[elkhunter11]

None of the above are in themselves overly important where accuracy is concerned. A short barrel may or may not be more accurate than a longer barrel, a lighter contour barrel may or may not be more accurate than a heavier contour barrel, and a stainless barrel, may or may not be more accurate than a chromoly barrel.The precision used in chambering and mounting the barrel, is much more important, as is the quality of the bedding.

[twofifty]

practicing with what you have is the most important determinant of accuracy.

[Jordan Smith]

+1 to elkhunter11

None of the above. Chambering and installing the barrel, and precision in the build quality of the barrel itself, are far more important.

[Bushrat]

Long, short, light or heavy it's the quality of barrel that makes the ultimate difference. A perfect chamber job and perfect bedding on a piece of crap barrel is a waste of time. You can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by Bushrat

Long, short, light or heavy it's the quality of barrel that makes the ultimate difference. A perfect chamber job and perfect bedding on a piece of crap barrel is a waste of time. You can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear.

No but in the dark with enough makeup, tight clothes and beers even a pig can look ok

LC

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

None of the above are in themselves overly important where accuracy is concerned. A short barrel may or may not be more accurate than a longer barrel, a lighter contour barrel may or may not be more accurate than a heavier contour barrel, and a stainless barrel, may or may not be more accurate than a chromoly barrel.The precision used in chambering and mounting the barrel, is much more important, as is the quality of the bedding.

Yup, none of the things mentioned has anything to do with accuracy as far as shape, materials or length go.
The biggest thing that matters is HOW WELL the barrel is made, and the bullet being fired in it.
Cat

[elkhunter11]

A perfect chamber job and perfect bedding on a piece of crap barrel is a waste of time. You can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear.

And by the same token,the best barrel that can be made, is wasted if it isn't chambered or bedded properly. It takes top quality components, and precision gunsmithing to obtain the highest level of accuracy.

[catnthehat]

I think in this particular instance, the OP is asking about the barrel only, with the consideration that everything else on the rifle was done properly.
Cat

[Twisted Canuck]

The manufacture of the barrel is key, there is a reason why makers like Lilja barrels have the reputation they do. An interesting video comparing new Rem. 700 and a Lilja with a borescope.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf9zZqn00CA

And yet, my 3 Remington model 700s all shot MOA easily. Go figure.