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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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308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis
6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
300 Winchester Magnum: How Does Barrel Length Change Velocity- A 16" 300 Win Mag?
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7mm Remington Magnum (7 Rem Mag) Barrel Length Versus Velocity
223 Ackley Improved (223AI) loads and review: A better 223?
308 Winchester/ 7.62x51mm NATO Short barrel length and velocity- A six inch 308 bolt gun?
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USMC M40A5 Build-Part 2: Lug slotting the receiver

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Jewell trigger installation on Winchester 70/FN Special Police

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Customizing the 1911: countersink and flush cut slide stop pin

October 25, 2016 0

Worst case scenario: pin and screw removal-EDM machining in gunsmithing

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Smith and Wesson Model 39: The gun that wanted to replace the 1911 and helped inspire the modern generation of compact service pistols

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AR-180 Magazines: Modifying AR-15/M16 M4 magazines to fit an AR-180

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Cerakote Firearm Refinishing

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Building a Custom 6.5 Creedmoor Precision Rifle

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Badger Ordnance FTE Brake Installation

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Remington 700 versus Savage 10/110: Comparative design notes

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