X-Bolt 2 Speed Carbon Fiber SPR vs X-Bolt 2 Speed, OD Green

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I am looking at a new X-Bolt. If you have experience or knowledge can you tell me the benefit of the carbon fiber wrapped barrel vs the normal 'speed' rifle. The carbon fiber version weighs more and has a shorter barrel so it must not be a weight savings.
The cost difference is over $1300 so I am sure I am missing what the benefit is.
My application is chasing deer and elk up the mountain for 5-10 miles per day.
Please dont take this into a cartridge war or a 'why not look at XXX model or brand?'
I am simply asking for comparisons in the 2 rifles listed.
 
Not sure if you found the full answer on another thread, but the "speed" variant often (not always) has a faster twist rate (hence the name). It's awesome for a lot of older cartridges with modern bullet offerings. But often guys buy the X-Bolt Speed and don't realize they have faster twist rate barrels (270 for example).
 
Not sure if you found the full answer on another thread, but the "speed" variant often (not always) has a faster twist rate (hence the name). It's awesome for a lot of older cartridges with modern bullet offerings. But often guys buy the X-Bolt Speed and don't realize they have faster twist rate barrels (270 for example).
That's interesting
Thank you!
 
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