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Should we believe anything in the main stream gun mags???
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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 102031" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>Bill,</p><p></p><p>It is that belief in false or biased comments that can be a real pain in the rear to a gunsmith.</p><p></p><p>I have had customers ask about my 257 AM and want to know how fast it will drive a 100 gr Ballistic Tip. When I tell them 4100 fps in a 30" barrel they often look at me and say, so and so says the 257 Wby will do nearly that same thing but in a 26" barrel.</p><p></p><p>It always amazes me how quick the general public is to believe what is written in print. One great thing about this board is that if something is said that does not add up, it is questioned. Not rudely in most cases, just asked to provide solid back ground facts or data supporting the claims.</p><p></p><p>I would give my left arm to get Rick Jamison in a closed room where he had to answer 20 questions I prepared for him. Unfortunately, they all seem to be going the same direction. I actually like Layne Simpson. Really liked his writing when he was developing the STW rounds. Now that Rem has buried that round as a commercial offering his writing seem much less interesting. </p><p></p><p>I think the main issue is that the gun writers are told what to write about to spur product sales. This is in spite of what we as shooters and hunters really want to read about.</p><p></p><p>Guess there is nothing to do but shut up and go shooting!!!</p><p></p><p>Kirby Allen(50)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 102031, member: 10"] Bill, It is that belief in false or biased comments that can be a real pain in the rear to a gunsmith. I have had customers ask about my 257 AM and want to know how fast it will drive a 100 gr Ballistic Tip. When I tell them 4100 fps in a 30" barrel they often look at me and say, so and so says the 257 Wby will do nearly that same thing but in a 26" barrel. It always amazes me how quick the general public is to believe what is written in print. One great thing about this board is that if something is said that does not add up, it is questioned. Not rudely in most cases, just asked to provide solid back ground facts or data supporting the claims. I would give my left arm to get Rick Jamison in a closed room where he had to answer 20 questions I prepared for him. Unfortunately, they all seem to be going the same direction. I actually like Layne Simpson. Really liked his writing when he was developing the STW rounds. Now that Rem has buried that round as a commercial offering his writing seem much less interesting. I think the main issue is that the gun writers are told what to write about to spur product sales. This is in spite of what we as shooters and hunters really want to read about. Guess there is nothing to do but shut up and go shooting!!! Kirby Allen(50) [/QUOTE]
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