expansion

  1. treebasher

    Gunsmithing Effects of Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

    OK here is an engineering question that I have been tossing around in my head for a while now. When you are bedding a rifle do you want to match the CTE (Coefficient of Thermal Expansion) between the bedding compound (epoxy) and the CTE of the action or the CTE of the stock? Here are some...
  2. JoeMartin

    Win. X22LRPP (230 Yd Expansion Through 2x2 Pine)

    Here is a couple pictures of a Winchester XL22LRPP bullet I recovered from the back side of my 2x2 Pine leg brace on my metal gong hanger that was set at 230 yards. The 40 grain hollow point "Power Point" was hanging out the back side of the wood by a thread. Even when you miss your mark you...