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Mountain Gun build - What would you do different?
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<blockquote data-quote="Country Bumpkin" data-source="post: 1484651" data-attributes="member: 92230"><p>I only have experience with Proof so I can't comment on that. </p><p></p><p>Regarding barrel length, that's a preference thing, you are going to have to carry this thing around the mountains with you. I like a shorter barrel that's more handy. If the 50 fps per inch rule of thumb is accurate, then I'm 100 FPS slower than the next guy shooting an identical load. I could care less about 100 FPS. I'm shooting a 7 RM so it's not exactly a slouch. Some people would faint if they read this post as they like to chase velocity. </p><p></p><p>For me, I would only be chasing velocity on a dedicated canyon shooter, something that is 14+ lbs and won't get very far from the trail. If my style of hunting is ELR and I don't walk much, then I would want a long heavy barrel. </p><p></p><p>I like to be as far away from a trail/road as possible and I'm relatively sneaky, so I don't need those extra 2 inches and 100 FPS to kill my critters. Again, it's all personal preference.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Country Bumpkin, post: 1484651, member: 92230"] I only have experience with Proof so I can’t comment on that. Regarding barrel length, that’s a preference thing, you are going to have to carry this thing around the mountains with you. I like a shorter barrel that’s more handy. If the 50 fps per inch rule of thumb is accurate, then I’m 100 FPS slower than the next guy shooting an identical load. I could care less about 100 FPS. I’m shooting a 7 RM so it’s not exactly a slouch. Some people would faint if they read this post as they like to chase velocity. For me, I would only be chasing velocity on a dedicated canyon shooter, something that is 14+ lbs and won’t get very far from the trail. If my style of hunting is ELR and I don’t walk much, then I would want a long heavy barrel. I like to be as far away from a trail/road as possible and I’m relatively sneaky, so I don’t need those extra 2 inches and 100 FPS to kill my critters. Again, it’s all personal preference. [/QUOTE]
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