94Winchester
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I have been looking at barrels and was wondering what is the difference in performance and barrel life between 5r rifling and traditional rifling. Does 5r rifling live up to the hype?
Broz, I have no opinion for or against as I've never owned either. I threw up Kriegers statement so 94 Winchester could get the view of one of the 5r barrel manufacturers perspective for what it's worth.
I'd send that barrel back to Krieger if I thought it has 'problems'. At 75 rounds it's just getting broke in good. One could write a paragraph about an accuracy problem with a rifle but it would all be just speculation. There's alot of different things that are going to affect accuracy, not just the barrel. I'd have given Krieger a 'shot' at the problem before I gave up on a 'new' barrel.Chas, thats interesting. Especially since the New 5C Broughton I have on order is going to replace the new (75 round) Kreiger 4 land I am taking off. What a waste of good bullets.. I can't say for sure my problem was the barrel design. It could have been any number of things that caused the unacceptable accuracy, or lack of. But I do know I have bought my last barrel with 4 lands. That said, I fully believe any manufacturer can make a bad barrel. And I also believe if you get one that does not shoot, get a new barrel. I have beatin my last dead horse.
Jeff gun)
I'd have given Krieger a 'shot' at the problem before I gave up on a 'new' barrel.