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CO_west
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I'm looking at a .308 rifle for deer and elk, and I've set my mind on a Howa. Trying to decide between the Ranchland compact model with the 20 inch #1 contour thin barrel and the standard with the 22 inch normal spotter barrel. This will be for hunting in Colorado, so every ounce counts and I'm leaning heavy towards the lighter option. What do I lose by going with the lighter one? I understand the basic concepts behind thin vs heavier barrels and short vs long, but I'm curious if anyone here has hands on experience comparing the two options. Thanks!