New proof PXT Gain twist barrels

[omicron1792]

That post, and a couple of earlier ones from Miles should do it.

Next guy said he got the exact opposite, worse groups.

 

[UncleNommies]

Comparing like products, carbon to carbon, 15% increase. $999 to $1149

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This is accurate! I had a 16.5" 7mm backcountry carbon prefit on order from J&A outdoors, saw the PXT version was in stock, paid the difference of $150 and it's on the rifle! Now I just need to figure out what scope I want

 

[nm.otter]

Next guy said he got the exact opposite, worse groups.

From a different load in a different gun -- using 5 shot groups.

 

[omicron1792]

From a different load in a different gun -- using 5 shot groups.

I would assume someone else shooting would have a different load from different gun.

I think reading that one post would be a bit disingenuous about the tenor of the thread. It was pretty mixed. The Bartlein barrel company owner was the most informative of the thread imo. He definitely has a vested interest in pxt not doing well. But also has much more knowledge than most to discuss the issue.

 

[Treelineasassin]

Next guy said he got the exact opposite, worse groups.

I mean the one fellow while pulled his Tikka supervarmint barrel was getting 5 shots groups in the 4s and 5s, and now was getting consistent 5 shot groups in 5s and 6s if I recall. Insignificant difference, especially at hunting distances.

It's one barrel sample. I'm not defending PXT but rather pointing out the difference of it shooting worse, but a small increase in groupsize is irrelevant for 90% of applications. Nobody is going to be shooting a carbon in benchrest.

 

[omicron1792]

I mean the one fellow while pulled his Tikka supervarmint barrel was getting 5 shots groups in the 4s and 5s, and now was getting consistent 5 shot groups in 5s and 6s if I recall. Insignificant difference, especially at hunting distances.

It's one barrel sample. I'm not defending PXT but rather pointing out the difference of it shooting worse, but a small increase in groupsize is irrelevant for 90% of applications. Nobody is going to be shooting a carbon in benchrest.

I don’t think “it’s not shooting worse” is the endorsement needed for new, more expensive tech.

The endorsers are claiming improved accuracy, velocity, and barrel life. If not, I just ask why.