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trying to decide on which 6.5 for hunting
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<blockquote data-quote="elkaholic" data-source="post: 1003745" data-attributes="member: 13833"><p>Hi Aaron......The short has been noted by some of us to be more of a push than a jolt. I don't have an explanation for it, but that is what we have noticed. As far as barrel life goes, it hasn't been out there long enough to give actual data. What I can tell you is, my Sherman has over 1800 rounds through it and still shoots very well. The SS has the same shoulder angle, 4 grains less capacity, and a .020" longer neck, so it would make sense that the SS should be even better. I use the 40 degree shoulder and long neck to confine the flame point within the cartridge neck rather than directly into the throat where most barrel damage occurs. This could be explained like adjusting the tip on your cutting torch with the hottest point being right at the inner flame convergence (if that makes sense). Also, you don't have to load these cases to high pressure to reach very respectable velocities which further increases barrel life. Both the Sherman and the Sherman Short Mag have Norma brass available now which is a big plus over American options. We have found it to be far more consistent, stronger, and have a little more case capacity. Feel free to call me anytime if you have questions. You can PM me for my phone #, etc........Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="elkaholic, post: 1003745, member: 13833"] Hi Aaron......The short has been noted by some of us to be more of a push than a jolt. I don't have an explanation for it, but that is what we have noticed. As far as barrel life goes, it hasn't been out there long enough to give actual data. What I can tell you is, my Sherman has over 1800 rounds through it and still shoots very well. The SS has the same shoulder angle, 4 grains less capacity, and a .020" longer neck, so it would make sense that the SS should be even better. I use the 40 degree shoulder and long neck to confine the flame point within the cartridge neck rather than directly into the throat where most barrel damage occurs. This could be explained like adjusting the tip on your cutting torch with the hottest point being right at the inner flame convergence (if that makes sense). Also, you don't have to load these cases to high pressure to reach very respectable velocities which further increases barrel life. Both the Sherman and the Sherman Short Mag have Norma brass available now which is a big plus over American options. We have found it to be far more consistent, stronger, and have a little more case capacity. Feel free to call me anytime if you have questions. You can PM me for my phone #, etc........Rich [/QUOTE]
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