Drycreek
Well-Known Member
I'll try to answer your questions in order.
A threaded barrel refers to the muzzle end being threaded to accept a suppressor (all the rage now although I am underwhelmed), or a muzzle brake( underwhelmed more)
Three locking lugs generally means a shorter bolt throw, desirable but not necessary. Two lugs have held up well since bolt actions were invented.
Floating or full length bedding are both acceptable ways to bed a rifle barrel. Some rifles shoot well free floated, some shoot better with a small "pad" under the barrel which puts upward pressure on the barrel near the end of the forearm of the stock. Some shoot well fully glass bedded.
Powders are much better than they were just ten years ago and barrel length isn't as critical unless you're shooting a cartridge case full of slow burning powder, then you might need a 24" to 26" barrel. Generally speaking short barrels are stiffer which translates to better accuracy. I have a TC Encore pistol with a 15" barrel (.260 Rem) that's as accurate as almost any off-the-shelf rifle if you can hold it.
There's a reason we call them "tupperware" stocks. They are mass produced for inexpensive firearms. They will take some abuse and still do the job though. These cheap stocks are not to be confused with fiberglass or carbon inlaid stocks. They can cost as much as these economy type rifles, $200 and up, but worth it IMO.
Again, IMO, the $300/$400 rifles are entry level or kids guns. I know they will shoot, but they will never appreciate in value or even be worth 80% of what you paid years from now. A better (and more expensive) rifle will, but I see a market for these inexpensive rifles, because there are uses for them such as those I mentioned, or as a truck gun, or even a rifle for a guy that isn't really into guns but wants to own one to use occasionally.
Hope this helps.
A threaded barrel refers to the muzzle end being threaded to accept a suppressor (all the rage now although I am underwhelmed), or a muzzle brake( underwhelmed more)
Three locking lugs generally means a shorter bolt throw, desirable but not necessary. Two lugs have held up well since bolt actions were invented.
Floating or full length bedding are both acceptable ways to bed a rifle barrel. Some rifles shoot well free floated, some shoot better with a small "pad" under the barrel which puts upward pressure on the barrel near the end of the forearm of the stock. Some shoot well fully glass bedded.
Powders are much better than they were just ten years ago and barrel length isn't as critical unless you're shooting a cartridge case full of slow burning powder, then you might need a 24" to 26" barrel. Generally speaking short barrels are stiffer which translates to better accuracy. I have a TC Encore pistol with a 15" barrel (.260 Rem) that's as accurate as almost any off-the-shelf rifle if you can hold it.
There's a reason we call them "tupperware" stocks. They are mass produced for inexpensive firearms. They will take some abuse and still do the job though. These cheap stocks are not to be confused with fiberglass or carbon inlaid stocks. They can cost as much as these economy type rifles, $200 and up, but worth it IMO.
Again, IMO, the $300/$400 rifles are entry level or kids guns. I know they will shoot, but they will never appreciate in value or even be worth 80% of what you paid years from now. A better (and more expensive) rifle will, but I see a market for these inexpensive rifles, because there are uses for them such as those I mentioned, or as a truck gun, or even a rifle for a guy that isn't really into guns but wants to own one to use occasionally.
Hope this helps.
