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It was tested at the time. I don't know where the results are, but have the impression that the difference wasn't great. I may be wrong, have to get searching....

A very good observation. In the .30M1 carbine literature you will read that the amount of "hook" - i.e. the force required to pull the barrel down into the barrel channel - most certainly affects the...

A very interesting question, and I admit to not really having a clue!

When I look at my Hessian Jaeger, the barrel is so thick for its length (i.e. extremely rigid) and the wood of the forestock...