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ELDMs Blowing up mid flight
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<blockquote data-quote="Tikka300man" data-source="post: 2289637" data-attributes="member: 45224"><p>The one thing I can promise you is that it is not caused by 'overspinning' the bullets. That is a myth that has been promulgated for many decades. To over-spin a bullet, you would need an extreme twist rate, much faster than your 1:8" and you wouldn't notice it at anything under 400 yards even then. Since there are far too many armchair experts out there, your best bet is to always go to the manufacturers. Clean your barrel thoroughly first to see if that helps; if not, you should contact Hornady to see what their recommendations are and if you're using the bullets out of parameter in some way unbeknown. If that doesn't work, you might also need to take it to a competent gunsmith. </p><p>Remember that enthusiasts only have so much experience; they might help but they may not; so always consult manufacturers who have far more experience and insight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tikka300man, post: 2289637, member: 45224"] The one thing I can promise you is that it is not caused by 'overspinning' the bullets. That is a myth that has been promulgated for many decades. To over-spin a bullet, you would need an extreme twist rate, much faster than your 1:8" and you wouldn't notice it at anything under 400 yards even then. Since there are far too many armchair experts out there, your best bet is to always go to the manufacturers. Clean your barrel thoroughly first to see if that helps; if not, you should contact Hornady to see what their recommendations are and if you're using the bullets out of parameter in some way unbeknown. If that doesn't work, you might also need to take it to a competent gunsmith. Remember that enthusiasts only have so much experience; they might help but they may not; so always consult manufacturers who have far more experience and insight. [/QUOTE]
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