JE, does abnormal manufacturing stress affect the flex of a barrel and accuracy? Do you feel the McMillan, Manners and B&C stocks are vulnerable to barrel flex and if so is a proper brake the only fix? I've noticed with my Weatherby factory brake shots POI are lower than without it. As usual your points are very helpful. Thanks
I've seen slowmo of 8in and M1A1 Abrams. They flex plenty.Isn't barrel flex relative to the size of the cal, bullet , and powder charge.
Take the 300. If you shot a smaller bullet, with less powder. Wouldn't the flex be reduced also.
By developing optimal bullet weight , and powder and grain for your gun. You are managing flex.
It's seems the effects of porting are being redefined. Optimum porting placement and configuration will take accuracy to new levels.
Where does barrel dampening fit into this equation.
I wonder how much flex is in a 8 inch naval gun, or an Abrams.