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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
243AI vs 243
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<blockquote data-quote="huntaxhunta" data-source="post: 1419506" data-attributes="member: 101742"><p>the Ackley version of the .243 is improved barrel life. Although this goes against common sense because the AI gives a little higher velocity. It seems the shoulder geometry of the std. 243 forces powder and gases into the throat with more force than the sharp-shouldered AI version, which gives the 243W the reputation as a barrel-eater. Although this seems like it'd apply to all AIs, it is supposedly most measurable in the 243 version. Even if it's hogwash, the AI version makes sense from a case lifestandpoint alone (especially with your high volume of fire), even if the velocity increase and barrel life increase is negligable, especially if a rechamber or rebarrel is required anyway. I have little experience with either the 243 or 243AI, but other Ackleys I've played with were worth the effort. I think you made a good choice, assuming your rifle feeds well (and it should). Let us know how it does when you get it back.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="huntaxhunta, post: 1419506, member: 101742"] the Ackley version of the .243 is improved barrel life. Although this goes against common sense because the AI gives a little higher velocity. It seems the shoulder geometry of the std. 243 forces powder and gases into the throat with more force than the sharp-shouldered AI version, which gives the 243W the reputation as a barrel-eater. Although this seems like it'd apply to all AIs, it is supposedly most measurable in the 243 version. Even if it's hogwash, the AI version makes sense from a case lifestandpoint alone (especially with your high volume of fire), even if the velocity increase and barrel life increase is negligable, especially if a rechamber or rebarrel is required anyway. I have little experience with either the 243 or 243AI, but other Ackleys I've played with were worth the effort. I think you made a good choice, assuming your rifle feeds well (and it should). Let us know how it does when you get it back. [/QUOTE]
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