I was going to scan this but I think it might be an infraction of the forum rules. I probably should've quoted this directly from the book on the original thread.

Here is one of the more simple explanation of what this thread was all about. This is directly from the book entitled "The Rifle Book, a new addition of shooters classic" by Jack O'Connor published by Alfred A. Knopf, inc.

This is from the chapter: What is Accuracy. Page 111

"The question is often asked if a light barrel can be as accurate as a heavy one. The answer is that barrel weight is just one of many factors affecting accuracy. A good uniform and straight light barrel will out shoot a poor heavy barrel. It is true, however, that the heavier a barrel is within reason, the less sensitive it is too poor bedding and to vibrations in loads because it vibrates last violently. Nevertheless, a good light weight barrel with a good bedding job will shoot as accurate as a heavy weight barrel especially for the first three or four shots and that is all that matters in a big game hunting rifle."

If you don't agree with it, then take it up with the Jack O'Connor Center for hunting education.