Recent content by Arcticgrayling

I purchased such a rifle around 1992. I can't tell you how many times I have shot it, probably something approaching 2,000. No issues with cracks. Everything has held together very well. Yes, the weight helps tame recoil. I commonly fire around 25 rounds at each range session and while in my...

Having worked in the industry, please allow me to post the following. For Winchester and IMR propellants (and probably most others), the manufacturer achieves lot-to-lot consistency by using what is called a Reference Lot. Upon making a lot a particular propellant, the new lot is tested...