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Cold Barrel Shots
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<blockquote data-quote="Radman" data-source="post: 2294449" data-attributes="member: 112033"><p>I personally think that you are on the right track. I have always advocated that you can zero a hunting rifle, (first/coldshot accuracy), or you can zero a target rifle, (fouled/warm barrel accuracy). At least in my experience I have found this to be true. I personally think that it's more of a clean vs copper/lead fouled barrel issue more than a cold vs hot barrel comparison. JMO Without looking up the coefficient of thermal expansion of stainless steel versus carbon steel in MY experience stainless seems to walk more than steel. Again - as long as your rifle is zeroed for its intended purpose even this factor does not matter. I have owned several stainless barreled rifles, (got one now), & love 'em. I just know that with every single one of them the point of impact seems to shift more with the stainless as it warms. Again, if your hunting rifle is zeroed for the cold shot then this isn't an issue. Just my thoughts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Radman, post: 2294449, member: 112033"] I personally think that you are on the right track. I have always advocated that you can zero a hunting rifle, (first/coldshot accuracy), or you can zero a target rifle, (fouled/warm barrel accuracy). At least in my experience I have found this to be true. I personally think that it's more of a clean vs copper/lead fouled barrel issue more than a cold vs hot barrel comparison. JMO Without looking up the coefficient of thermal expansion of stainless steel versus carbon steel in MY experience stainless seems to walk more than steel. Again - as long as your rifle is zeroed for its intended purpose even this factor does not matter. I have owned several stainless barreled rifles, (got one now), & love 'em. I just know that with every single one of them the point of impact seems to shift more with the stainless as it warms. Again, if your hunting rifle is zeroed for the cold shot then this isn't an issue. Just my thoughts. [/QUOTE]
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