What are Browning "Pencil barrels"?

Horney toad

February 08, 2009 08:01

I am a fan of the old belgium Browning guns. What is meant by the term pencil barrels?

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  perry shooter

  February 08, 2009 08:09

  Very light THIN barrel contour. not much bigger then a PENCIL at the muzzle.

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  Horney toad

  February 08, 2009 16:28

  Are these thin barrels regarded as a good or bad thing?

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  perry shooter

  February 08, 2009 16:49

  Good if you are carrying hunting in hilly country [:p] Bad if you want to target shoot or varmit hunt as the barrel is not as rigid and will heat up very quickly from just a few shots. [:(]

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  Horney toad

  February 08, 2009 18:51

  Thank you Perry for the info. [:)]

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