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<blockquote data-quote="Tree61" data-source="post: 2352839" data-attributes="member: 120882"><p>OK, I'm sure this has already been around, ran into the ground, and you guys are probably tired of it, but I'm shocked that I can't find any YouTube videos on the pros and cons of carbon versus steel. I just bought my first rifle with a carbon barrel and I'm not sure what I think so far. The first two or three shots are cutting the hole and then after that I just pray I can shoot MOA. My dry fires look great. </p><p>It's my understanding that the rifle has a thinner than usual stainless barrel wrapped around with carbon fiber. If that's the case, wouldn't the thinner barrel heat up very quickly and then stay insulated by the carbon fiber? Are any competition or match shooters using carbon? Is anybody in the ELR world using carbon? This is a hunting rifle but I want to be able to go to the range and shoot three or four 5round groups at different targets/distances but I just can't seem to keep it accurate past three shots. I don't want to show up looking like Mr. Gadget, but I'm thinking about buying a barrel cooling fan contraption so I don't have to wait 20 minutes for each shot if that's the issue. </p><p>I just got the rifle in a couple weeks ago(used) and picked up two boxes of ammo off the shelf to just get acquainted with the system until my ammo arrives here in a couple days. Currently it is 165g Hornady American Whitetail and 165g Federal W/ Barnes TSX from the store for just getting used to the gun with. Waiting for my 5 boxes of ELDX 200g to get here before I chrono and get dope. So, is carbon really good for a few shots and then it's time to put it up? I'm ok with that if that's the case. Just wondering if it's me…</p><p></p><p>Christensen Custom 300WSM</p><p>Harris Bipod</p><p>Christensen Brake</p><p>Gen II Razor</p><p>Warne 34's</p><p>Rem 700</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tree61, post: 2352839, member: 120882"] OK, I’m sure this has already been around, ran into the ground, and you guys are probably tired of it, but I’m shocked that I can’t find any YouTube videos on the pros and cons of carbon versus steel. I just bought my first rifle with a carbon barrel and I’m not sure what I think so far. The first two or three shots are cutting the hole and then after that I just pray I can shoot MOA. My dry fires look great. It’s my understanding that the rifle has a thinner than usual stainless barrel wrapped around with carbon fiber. If that’s the case, wouldn’t the thinner barrel heat up very quickly and then stay insulated by the carbon fiber? Are any competition or match shooters using carbon? Is anybody in the ELR world using carbon? This is a hunting rifle but I want to be able to go to the range and shoot three or four 5round groups at different targets/distances but I just can’t seem to keep it accurate past three shots. I don’t want to show up looking like Mr. Gadget, but I’m thinking about buying a barrel cooling fan contraption so I don’t have to wait 20 minutes for each shot if that’s the issue. I just got the rifle in a couple weeks ago(used) and picked up two boxes of ammo off the shelf to just get acquainted with the system until my ammo arrives here in a couple days. Currently it is 165g Hornady American Whitetail and 165g Federal W/ Barnes TSX from the store for just getting used to the gun with. Waiting for my 5 boxes of ELDX 200g to get here before I chrono and get dope. So, is carbon really good for a few shots and then it’s time to put it up? I’m ok with that if that’s the case. Just wondering if it’s me… Christensen Custom 300WSM Harris Bipod Christensen Brake Gen II Razor Warne 34’s Rem 700 [/QUOTE]
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