I use the frankford arsenal powder scales all the time. Double checked with another scale I had as well. 26" barrel
156 Berger 6.5 PRC
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Is the action steel or titanium?
Older Steel 700 la
Calling WTO on Tuesday. To see if they can look it over for me. Have to make the almost 2 hour drive but they are the only ones I trust.
Barrel manufacturers can send a tight one out of the door, I've got one that is verified!
But it shoots so good I said to hell with that 100-150fps. The norm for years has been 1" plus or minus at 300yds with Nosler BT and AB.
If they have a set of pin gauges at WTO, bore diameter can be verified. Hopefully no tight spots.
But it shoots so good I said to hell with that 100-150fps. The norm for years has been 1" plus or minus at 300yds with Nosler BT and AB.
If they have a set of pin gauges at WTO, bore diameter can be verified. Hopefully no tight spots.
You have a bit of a carbon ring, but not horrible (can cause pressure spikes). A lot of fire cracking. Round count on the barrel?
Looks like a pretty heavy swipe on the factory too. Something is off for sure.
Jakeweb09
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I'd say at almost 3k I'd probably just back down a bit and see if it goes away. I used to have a 26" bartlein carbon in 6.5 prc and couldn't push 144s over 3k without pressure. Also does it have an AW chamber or sammi? Could very well have a tight web.
Oh and I'd agree that musta been a helluva 200 rounds to chew your throat like that! I've got barrels around 1k that don't look like that.
Oh and I'd agree that musta been a helluva 200 rounds to chew your throat like that! I've got barrels around 1k that don't look like that.
What's everyone getting for oal to the lands ? 3.034- 3.040
That throat looks like way more than 200 rds. More like 400-600 HOT rounds IMHO.
I suggest you have a real good Smith check it out.
Going to one friday
Good. Report back and good luck.
I would suggest getting some David Tubb TMS bullets and smooth that throat out, if the barrel is salvagable.
Also have the Smith verify if it is a SAAMI chamber or AW if possible.
Carbon six said they would take it back as well
I sold him the barrel. There is only 200 down the tube. No way I put 400-600 down it, I would never have sold the barrel
