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I’ve got 3x 308’s that have 16” barrels… an AR10, REM 600, and a kimber Adirondack… Shooting the exact same load (Barnes ttsx 168gr...
Apr 24, 2024
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I’ve shot more .308 than anything else over the last 40 years. Lots of different rifles, different barrel lengths, different twist...
Apr 24, 2024
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1. No. Quite the opposite. Reducing speeds. But reduction of velocity is negligible. Forget about it. 2. Heavier bullets. If you are...
Apr 24, 2024
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Technically a faster twist should slow your velocity, how much, who knows but it wont be by much. barrels are a law unto themselves. I...
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Factory bullet velocities are typically tested with longer than normal barrels for a .308win. Most manufacturers test with a 24' barrel...
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If you want the optimum twist rate for a specific bullet here is the basic math... Bullet dia squared X(times) 150. Then divided by...
Apr 24, 2024
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Forgive my ignorance about what I am to ask. Has anyone done any experimenting with factory ammo and the true velocities they get...
Apr 23, 2024
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I have owned 2 M77’s in my lifetime, and they both had beautiful wood. The.25-06 I used to have would group like the American rifle. But...
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I’ve been a big fan of Ruger rifles for 40 years, I always felt that the M77 scope mounting rings / system was best in class, I hunted...
Apr 20, 2024
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Sorry I can’t answer all of your questions but I do own two Ruger American rifles, one chambered in 30-06 and one in 243. Both have 22...
Apr 20, 2024
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Nothing wrong with owning inexpensive rifles. Especially ones that shoot that well. In fact, I just picked up a Ruger American Predator...
Apr 20, 2024
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LOL I know better than to use “Bubba” measurements. I knew someone would ask, and I have the photo proof. Mind you, this is a 25 yd...
Apr 20, 2024
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1:10 twist will help stabilize longer heavier bullets. Velocity difference between !;10 and 1:12 won't make a difference in a hunting...
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I own a Ruger American Rifle in .308 Winchester. It has a 22 inch barrel, with a 1-10 twist. My questions are: #1 - Does a 1-10 inch...
Apr 20, 2024
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Cutting thrugh the chafe, I doubt if anyone can tell the difference in killing effect between a 375 H&H and a 9,3x62, Ive used both a...
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