Recent content by jimbobwj

Thanks to everyone for the info and their insights. I had not thought of the problem of bullet jacket material hitting the rifling after a good running start. I might add, that I have no intention of having a rifle with free bore or a variable twist built. As I said in my profile, I'm 72, and...

I thank everyone for their warm welcome. I'm in the Melbourne area.

Can anyone point me to an article or information on the advantages and disadvantages of a rifle barrel cut with a variable twist, slow to faster. I can see a possible disadvantage at least in the manufacturing phase, but I'm not sure of any advantages. How much of barrel twist is required for...

Hi Guys. Presently living in Florida, but my big game (Deer) hunting has taken place in Pennslyvania and New Mexico. I'm 72 now and don't hunt anymore, and shoot very little. I've always been interested in firearms, and own them from the .458 mag to the .22 RF. Enjoy reading about long range...