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    Barrel too Hot?

    Tested new bullets, results improved. Same process, conditions and setup from previous outing that started the thread. Appreciate the feedback that heat wasn’t the issue, it allowed me to focus more on my form and setup taking that out of the equation. Still room for improvement mainly with my...
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    Rifle Build - Rem 700

    I agree this sounds like a good approach. If the OP finds he wants wants to go a different route with action/barrel he’s already got the stock and trigger squared away. I’d also suggest setting realistic accuracy expectations up front so there’s no disappointment down the road. Lastly, if...
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    Barrel too Hot?

    Thank you I appreciate it. I’ll try some different powder/bullets using the same approach and will post update in a couple weeks.
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    Barrel too Hot?

    Thanks for all the responses I appreciate it. Consensus seems to be barrel heat shouldn’t be an issue with the process I’m using. Although groups not terrible, could be better. Keep testing different bullet/powder combos and see what happens using same process for comparison sake.
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    Barrel too Hot?

    I’m gonna call them and see what their thoughts are and if this is typical. I agree not terrible, hopefully I can get a little better. It’s a leupold vx5 with seekins rings and rail
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    Barrel too Hot?

    Thanks. It was under shade the whole time, but that does make sense.
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    Barrel too Hot?

    Leupold VX5, seekins rings and rail. I check it when I got back from range and everything was still torqued right, nothing loose. Thanks.
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    Barrel too Hot?

    Yes about 3 hours today for 31 shots. Trying to take my time. What’s your process when testing a load at the range with your hunting rig?
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    Barrel too Hot?

    The gun was professionally bedded when I had the barrel changed out so that should be good. I did not chronograph them. Not sure of increments it was a load development pack from copper creek ammo. Thank you.
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    Barrel too Hot?

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    Barrel too Hot?

    Yes, each of the 5 groups does it. And also I would’ve expected them to climb some as powder charge went up but that never happened. Same with my before and after terminal ascent groups, which are zeroed at 200yds. Thanks
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    Barrel too Hot?

    Thanks, def can’t count the shooter out lol
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    Barrel too Hot?

    Shot my 300 win mag today and the groups look strange. Gun has a 26” Brux #4 contour with about 60 rounds thru it. Bottom right shots are 3 federal terminal ascent from a clean bore. Then starting at top left five, 5 shot groups with 190 VLDs at different powder charges from lowest to highest...
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    .300 win mag ammo

    How long do you wait or how cool do you look for between shots on a 300wm? What tends to happen when the barrel gets too hot?
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    .300 win mag ammo

    That’s a no Brainer nice shooting
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