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Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/12/23 07:11 PM
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I have a barrel that does not like to be dirty. At around 70-80 rounds its tanks bad. Bartlein 5R. Past experience has told me +/- 250 is where I should expect to see that.
Bad like 2” groups go to 6-7” groups. Clean right then at the range and back to 2” groups.
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/12/23 07:54 PM
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My 7 mag with a Shilen barrel is like that. Only one out of the 40 or so rifles that I own.
Silver spurs and gold tequila keep me hanging on. Pretty girls and old cantinas give me shelter from the storm.
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/12/23 09:09 PM
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Are the 2" groups the best the rifle can do under optimal conditions?
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/12/23 09:10 PM
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time for a new barrel.
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/12/23 09:52 PM
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Are the 2" groups the best the rifle can do under optimal conditions? Sorry, at 500 yards. Buzz it is a new barrel sitting around 350 rounds.
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/12/23 10:21 PM
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You didn't mention what cartridge it was chambered in. If it is a high intensity cartridge and you are at close to book max back it off a bit and see if that improves anything.
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/12/23 10:23 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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Are the 2" groups the best the rifle can do under optimal conditions? Sorry, at 500 yards. Buzz it is a new barrel sitting around 350 rounds. Nice, it had to be something other 100.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/12/23 10:30 PM
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You didn't mention what cartridge it was chambered in. If it is a high intensity cartridge and you are at close to book max back it off a bit and see if that improves anything. 7-08 and 1.2g under Hodgdon max.
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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#8934597
10/13/23 12:41 AM
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Not all barrels are created equal. The good news is you know how to solve this issue, clean it.
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/13/23 01:21 AM
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/13/23 01:49 AM
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I had a double rifle I built that had one barrel that shot horribly once dirty, and that line came fast! Talk about a PITA
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/13/23 02:44 AM
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2” at 500 yards is not horrible. It’s far from the best but not horrible. I guess I should have clarified in the original post.
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/13/23 03:00 AM
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its on the small plate Saturday !!
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/13/23 03:03 AM
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Not bad Chris and good to know when you need to clean it. Pretty extreme degredation but I think you are good for the intended purpose. Look forward to seeing you Sunday.
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/13/23 08:11 AM
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its on the small plate Saturday !! Sunday, and historically I perform poor under pressure then make excuses. I’m going for the big plate!
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/13/23 07:35 PM
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its on the small plate Saturday !! Sunday, and historically I perform poor under pressure then make excuses. I’m going for the big plate! You might have to venture over to the 5” plate a bit…..last shoot took 21 pts. to make the shoot off.
Do not trifle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/13/23 07:51 PM
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its on the small plate Saturday !! Sunday, and historically I perform poor under pressure then make excuses. I’m going for the big plate! You might have to venture over to the 5” plate a bit…..last shoot took 21 pts. to make the shoot off. how do you remember this chit? I'm going straight to the smally.
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Re: Unusual Cleaning Required
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10/13/23 08:01 PM
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That might be a mistake in 10-15 mph winds, Buzz. Last time a couple guys went straight for the smaller targets in the shoot off and missed and had trouble catching up to the ones that stayed on the big target.
Do not trifle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
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