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Limbrat
TreeHouser
Jim, does that kind of velocity shorten barrel life to any degree? I remember hearing about .220 Swift barrels burning out pretty quickly but I think velocity was at or above 4,000.
That's a Chiapa Rhino I believe Butch, .357 mag most likely.
That's a Chiapa Rhino I believe Butch, .357 mag most likely.
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
Chiapa Rhino, wow.
Cool.
Cool.
FireFighterZero
Captain Zero!
The newer steels are better than they used to be Ray, and it seems like they stay a bit more accurate a bit longer.
But yes, that much powder in that small a hole is going to be hard on the barrel.
The .220 Swift is a bit harder on barrels than say a 22-250, but if you dont get it so hot that you could cook an egg, it will last a long time. Keep em cool and clean and most people will never shoot out a barrel.
I bet I will see upwards of 1000-1500 hundred rounds out of this barrel before it gets too lousy.
That seems like a lot but I am at 250 already, and I am still working up loads!
But yes, that much powder in that small a hole is going to be hard on the barrel.
The .220 Swift is a bit harder on barrels than say a 22-250, but if you dont get it so hot that you could cook an egg, it will last a long time. Keep em cool and clean and most people will never shoot out a barrel.
I bet I will see upwards of 1000-1500 hundred rounds out of this barrel before it gets too lousy.
That seems like a lot but I am at 250 already, and I am still working up loads!
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Very interesting and cool gun. Shoots from the bottom of that barrel. Nice little piece of engineering.
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
Jim, why not a .338 Lapua? You've got the room out there. I'd have a hard time finding a thousand yards here.
FireFighterZero
Captain Zero!
I have thought about one of those. My buddy is thinking about building a 7mmx338 Improved.
I do have the space, my range goes out to a mile and a half.
Probably start off with a Savage .338, even though I dont particularly care for them. Cheep and accurate though!
I do have the space, my range goes out to a mile and a half.
Probably start off with a Savage .338, even though I dont particularly care for them. Cheep and accurate though!
Evan Sussman
TreeHouser
Whats a "blarney"?
Limbrat
TreeHouser
Sure is Stephen, felt recoil/muzzle jump is supposed to be less because of the lower position of the barrel. Makes sense.
Irish slang for a tall tale, or long shot as it were Evan.
The article itself proves beyond doubt that a 6.5's more accurate by a healthy margin.
Jomo
Limbrat
TreeHouser
That's a lot of shooting and loading Jim. The EPA will be knocking on your door if you keep polluting the earth with all that lead
Fine looking guns gents!!!
Im absolutely luv my 10mm Kimber stainless...more power than a .357 but just under a .41 magnum...I mean whats not to love?
Its my trail gun and Im loading my own, 180gr. FMJ's at 1295 fps with 11grs. of blue dot
Im absolutely luv my 10mm Kimber stainless...more power than a .357 but just under a .41 magnum...I mean whats not to love?
Its my trail gun and Im loading my own, 180gr. FMJ's at 1295 fps with 11grs. of blue dot
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
Nice looking gun, BOTS. I've always wanted a 1911. Maybe a Ruger, when I get some cash flow again. The only center fire pistol I've owned was a Glock 22 in 10mm short. (.40 S&W). Actually I just remembered I have a .25 auto, but that's not much more than a rimfire power wise.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Been thinking about a 1911. But it is actually further down my list. And you know me with lever and wheel guns
Steve Mack
Life Member.
It sure is, and very light.
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Limbrat
TreeHouser
Very nice weapon Scott! I've never hunted big game with a handgun but it sounds like fun.
woodworkingboy
TreeHouser
What's a double action trigger?
pantheraba
More biners!!!
You don't thumb cock the hammer. You simply pull the trigger and it performs the whole cycle of retracting the hammer, tripping the seer and dropping the hammer
woodworkingboy
TreeHouser
Thanks
FireFighterZero
Captain Zero!
I have a .260 Bob, mainly because I could not find a 6.5x55.
woodworkingboy
TreeHouser
Impressive! He must know somebody. That would be quite an inheritance.
