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    Gunsmithing Removing a stubborn barrel

    Re: Removing a stubborn barrel I can attest to the fact that threads can be damaged removing a barrel. I completely stripped barrel/action threads on a brand new stainless A Bolt a couple of years ago. I was in a hurry and didn’t take the time to apply heat like I knew I should…and didn’t...
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    Gunsmithing .300 fireball or whisper question

    Re: .300 fireball or whisper question I've had good luck with 1:8 twist Mike Rock 5R barrels on the whisper for heavy subsonic bullets. For lighter bullets at higher velocities you can get by with a 1:10. Powder is pretty fast burning and in most cases reaches a full burn in under 16". The...