Tag: barrel wear

Hunting rifle goes Ka-Boom after 50 000+ rounds

Posted October 19, 2018 in Ammunition, Bolt Action, Daily News by Eric B with No Comments

During a discussion about “when’s the right time to change my barrel” on a rifle these pictures surfaced, along with some wisdom of dos and don’ts. The rifle pictured is a Winchester M70 in .308 Winchester. Now don’t be alarmed if you have [Read More…]

What Is Heat Flux, and Why Is It Important?

Posted March 10, 2016 in Ammunition, Guns & Gear, News, Other Gear & Gadgets, Pistols, Rifles by Nathaniel F with 39 Comments

Why do some cartridges burn barrels more than others? What makes a smaller-caliber, higher velocity round toastier to your bore, and how can you compare one caliber to another in this respect? While it’s not the whole answer to this question, today we’re [Read More…]