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6.5 Creedmoor

6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!

February 22, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Since its introduction by Hornady in 2007, the 6.5 Creedmoor (sometimes shortened to Creed) has established a strong foothold in the US rifle market.  The 6.5 Creedmoor balances the excellent external ballistics of .264″ diameter bullets […]

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308 Winchester/ 7.62x51mm NATO Short barrel length and velocity- A six inch 308 bolt gun?

February 1, 2016 Bill Marr 0

I woke up early that morning.  It was only a few days after a historic blizzard passed through my state.  Stir crazy, I couldn’t wait to get outside.  The chill from my snow covered feet […]

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308 Winchester Barrel Length and Velocity: Winchester 147 grain FMJ

January 24, 2015 Bill Marr 0

Introduction I cut back a 28″ barrel 308 Winchester one inch at a time, to 16.5″, and recorded velocity data for four different cartridges.  The data was summarized in 308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length […]

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7.62x51mm NATO (308 Win) Barrel Length and Velocity: IMI Samson 150 grain FMJ

January 24, 2015 Bill Marr 0

Introduction I cut back a 28″ barrel 308 Winchester one inch at a time, to 16.5″, and recorded velocity data for four different cartridges.  The data was summarized in 308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length […]

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308 Winchester Barrel Length and Velocity: Federal 168 grain Gold Medal BTHP

January 24, 2015 Bill Marr 0

Introduction I cut back a 28″ barrel 308 Winchester one inch at a time, to 16.5″, and recorded velocity data for four different cartridges.  The data was summarized in 308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length […]

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308 Winchester Barrel Length and Velocity: Winchester Super X 180 grain Power-Point

January 24, 2015 Bill Marr 0

Introduction I cut back a 28″ barrel 308 Winchester one inch at a time, to 16.5″, and recorded velocity data for four different cartridges.  The data was summarized in 308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length […]

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308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28″ to 16.5″)

December 27, 2014 Bill Marr 0

308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28″ to 16.5″) Introduction Released by Winchester in 1952 (and adopted by NATO in 1954 as the 7.62x51mm NATO), the 308 Winchester has gained universal acceptance amongst […]

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Schmidt and Bender PMII LP MTC LT 5-25×56 review

Optics
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Changing the rear sight blade on a Smith and Wesson revolver

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Benchrest targets on a roll, throw them in a bag and don’t be stuck without precision rifle targets again!

Accessories
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Super Short Precision Rifles: Is there such thing as a 16.5″ .308 Tactical Bolt Action Rifle?

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Bore Tech Shotgun Jag Review

Cleaning
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Review: Shooting the MAGPUL Ruger 10/22 Hunter X-22 Stock
223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
338 Lapua Magnum: Barrel Length Versus Muzzle Velocity (30-17 inches)
308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
Ruger American Rifle Predator 223 Review
Colt M45A1 Review: USMC Pistol Review
Howa 1500 Review
Howa 1500 barreled action review: Howa 1500 versus Remington 700
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis

Trijicon HD Tritium Night Sight Review

Charter Arms Pitbull .45 ACP Review

Review: Shooting the MAGPUL Ruger 10/22 Hunter X-22 Stock

Ultimatum Precision redesigned bolt for the U300: reduced bolt lift


 

 

 

 

 

Henry Long Ranger review

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Review: Shooting the MAGPUL Ruger 10/22 Hunter X-22 Stock

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Texturing a fiberglass stock

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Porting a shotgun barrel with a drill

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Build a Remington 700 bolt disassembly tool

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Chambering a rifle for an Ackley Improved Cartridge

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AR15 Barrel Threading

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Customizing the 1911: detail work, golf ball reverse plug

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Bolt action rifle muzzle brake installation: Installing a Surefire MB762SSAL/RE

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Winchester 70, 30-06 Retro Build

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