230 SMK for Elk

[Saracen]

If you get the same issue with another bullet, it may be worth your while to try HBN, if you haven't already. Simple to use and pretty cheap. At least compared to a rebarrel.

A lot of hassle though, and all bullets will need to treated in that barrel.

 

[codyadams]

A lot of hassle though, and all bullets will need to treated in that barrel.

All of about 15 minutes of work. Not what I would call a hassle when considering loading for long range precision

 

[skipglo]

What kind of velocity could one expect with the new 250's ??? .300 Win with a 26" 1-8? Hodgdon data only goes up to 230. Thanks

Berger posts 2560 fps using H1000 and 250 gr. Bullet

 

[Saracen]

All of about 15 minutes of work. Not what I would call a hassle when considering loading for long range precision

I'd call it hassle, as the option to not have to tumble all bullets, and not to be concerned, if for some reason you had to use off the shelf ammo, is vast.
Any perceived benefits didn't appeal to me, and as far as I'm aware, it's not something the military use. It's a certainty that any noticeable difference, whether lack of barrel wear, better accuracy, better velocity etc; would be taken advantage of, yet the haven't.
Each to their own, but it's like neck turning, it's not something I'm ever likely to do as it's hassle, so I settle for quality brass, and anneal every round. I'm very happy with the results.

 

[Overkill338]

No
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Just no

 

[codyadams]

I'd call it hassle, as the option to not have to tumble all bullets, and not to be concerned, if for some reason you had to use off the shelf ammo, is vast.
Any perceived benefits didn't appeal to me, and as far as I'm aware, it's not something the military use. It's a certainty that any noticeable difference, whether lack of barrel wear, better accuracy, better velocity etc; would be taken advantage of, yet the haven't.
Each to their own, but it's like neck turning, it's not something I'm ever likely to do as it's hassle, so I settle for quality brass, and anneal every round. I'm very happy with the results.

And I never anneal, and in my .260 Ackley, in 12+ fireings never saw a reason to spend the money or use the time. As you stated, to each their own.