Nicely made, but heavy.
It is 9.4 lbs. vs. 8.0 lbs for my original Springfield M1863. Most of the difference is in the weight of the barrel.
Barrel weight:
Pedersoli: 5lbs.
Springfield 1863 : 4lbs.
The Pedersoli barrel is thicker in the midlength ”“its external profile is not exactly like the original barrel.
As a result the original rifle feels more balanced. The Pedersoli feels front heavy. This will not be a problem since I will shoot the Pedersoli mostly benchrest. Will take it to the range tomorrow.
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It is 9.4 lbs. vs. 8.0 lbs for my original Springfield M1863. Most of the difference is in the weight of the barrel.
Barrel weight:
Pedersoli: 5lbs.
Springfield 1863 : 4lbs.
The Pedersoli barrel is thicker in the midlength ”“its external profile is not exactly like the original barrel.
As a result the original rifle feels more balanced. The Pedersoli feels front heavy. This will not be a problem since I will shoot the Pedersoli mostly benchrest. Will take it to the range tomorrow.
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