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How could that be when carbon barrels are more expensive than steel barrels and they look so cool?
And all scopes work great.
How could that be when carbon barrels are more expensive than steel barrels and they look so cool?
It is likely due to the manufacturers turning the blank down too thin, then the carbon wrap distorts them. Bartlein uses a thicker steel barrel to begin with. Theirs are heavier, but the odds they will shoot are higher.How could that be when carbon barrels are more expensive than steel barrels and they look so cool?
@Formidilosus for resizing do you mess with bumping the shoulder x amount, or follow the die instructions for set up? What's your process for setting the die?
Form, for clarification, you do not worry about barrel temp when shooting your 10 shot groups or trueing?
Do you find your cold bore shots are consistent with your 10 shot zeroes?
I agree with Wakedye, Form give us some tips on what you’re looking for in pressure signs. I have a 7mm mag that flattens most primers. From light to max loads, there is little difference. I figure that this is not a good gauge of pressure, since when I change brands they tend to look different with the same load. I have been inspecting for ejector marks and I’m good there. Though it seems dirty around a few primers, though no ejector marks and bolt lift is normal. I would love to hear other’s experiences in pressure signs. Thanks
Thanks for the response!!For you it sounds like flattened primers is not a good indicator for that rifle. So marks on the case head, bolt lift, and excessive MV would be the earliest signs of too ouch pressure.
Form thank you for this excellent and enlightening BS-free tutorial.
A question regarding T3X D18 300wsm using 208 eldm out to 500m if you don’t mind? Hornady list the book max using H4350 as 62.6gn. Our local manufacturer, ADI, produce their (claimed) equivalent powder AR2209 with 60.7gn as book max - hopefully you have some experience with this stuff?
I started loading very conservatively at 56.5gn coming up in 0.6s achieving 0.94moa for 3 shots at 57.1gn @2600 fps.
Should I keep going, be content, or start again at a higher charge and go up?
Cheers
Phil