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Proof PXT testing with Alex Wheeler
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adam32+P
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Because they are "mil-spec" and military tested.
And my response to you in #80 is direct, but sincere. Get the facts direct from the source. Sadly, BS/smart arse comments and unwarranted claims/speculations are coming.
Bitteroot
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No worries, I can be somewhat direct myself.
RHovee is a very detailed tester and Alex builds word class rifles. I look forward to following their findings.
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The barrel is taking it's sweet time getting delivered. I do like the traction and interest in this ne technology. Alex has been a long time smith/friend. So please don't go expecting a quick turn around on a chamber job 
. I got the brass, next week I will start shooting. The barrel is going into Alex's old rifle some of you have seen. Defiance tactical single shot with a Manners PRS-2. Everyone has tried the N570-195 Berger combo if they owned a 28 Nosler.
. I got the brass, next week I will start shooting. The barrel is going into Alex's old rifle some of you have seen. Defiance tactical single shot with a Manners PRS-2. Everyone has tried the N570-195 Berger combo if they owned a 28 Nosler.
Rifleman97
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I'll say that same for same, proof is always a bit higher priced than the competition. But they do also advertise a fair bit more it seems, and advertising IS a real cost that ends up in the product itself. They also have military contr
The 195 Berger might as well have been designed for the 28 nosler, match made in heaven. I don't have my Nos' anymore but that was my favorite combo for itThe barrel is taking its sweet time getting delivered. I do like the traction and interest in this ne technology. Alex has been a long time smith/friend. So please don't go expecting a quick turn around on a chamber job
That is for the CF. The steel ones are coming out soon and will be less.
My local GS and best shooting pal has one dialed in now, and is getting ready to put it together next week. He said there appears to be a difference in this one and dialing in a regular barrel, waiting to talk to Proof before he starts drillin'
PROOF PXT 7 BC with 5K rounds accuracy test
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In the Hornady video the guy from Proof said their experiments proved it was bullets skidding along the rifling in an effort to initiate spin that was the source of throat wear. He didn't say so but my thot would be the PXT rifling simply reduced the throat time.
Yeah it'll be super interesting to see actual results. You need to build pressure in order to get speed. Pressure only comes from the resistance of a barrel. I don't see how it will help but wyoming to wait and see.
I still can't figure how the scaling and cracking won't destroy whatever is in front of the throat, strip bullets and lose precision in a similar amount of time as normal barrels.
I hope to learn though.
I hope to learn though.
Pressure comes from the seal between barrel and bullet creating the resistance. This is a function of the dimensions of the bullet and the dimensions of bore and obturation. I don't see how less aggressive lands or throat would affect this negatively, but we'll see.
Not negatively.... just any different to justify the price difference.
