General characteristics Varmint rifle

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varmint rifles can typically distinguished other light-caliber hunting or plinking rifles in use of heavier barrels , (often) omission of open sights. use of magnifying optics allows more accurate fire (often on small, distant moving targets). barrels free-floated, , other accurizing techniques performed, either manufacturer or owner. stocks have wider forends, designed use on stable sandbag rests, , high combs easy use optics.

since part of definition of varmint is nuisance, varmints not stalked, rather hunted fixed position. makes weight of little consideration in varmint rifle, heavy barrels common. varmints not subject same bag limits game animals are, far more shots may fired. heavier barrel is, in general, more accurate light barrel, plus mass helps reduce felt recoil , absorb heat more shots before expanding , potentially reducing accuracy. folding shooting benches , sandbag rests provide stable base shooter, allowing maximum accuracy extracted rifle.