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Heavy bullets are only needed for long range, 1K. The faster the bullet (more powder) the flatter it flies. Wouldn't pushing heavy bullets slowly defeat the purpose? Wouldn't using lighter bullets and over spinning them be counter productive?
If I wanted to talk to Jim Owens I would go over to his house in Enterprise or see him at one of my matches a Ft. Benning. Oh yeah, I've met Boots as well. Both are outstanding individuals.
Howard,
Yes, to both your questions. But my point is, in answering Wildfires question of
it is not the fast twist perse that causes them burn out quicker, but rather the loads used in them. If we took a 1-10" twist .308 and a 1-12" twist .308 and ran similar loads using 155gr Scenar's thru them, I don't think there would be a appreciable difference in wear. Oh, and BTW, I have spoken with Boots on several occasions, and he made my last barrel for me.I am wondering if faster twist barrels tend to burn faster ?
Don