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What would make a rifle "slow"?
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<blockquote data-quote="hidesert" data-source="post: 1231258" data-attributes="member: 97550"><p>I bought my Ruger Model 77 .284 Win new in 1970 and it remains one of my favorite rifles. It probably has around 500 rounds shot through it. Two things about it stand out: it is immensely strong; maximum loads up to the point of flattened primers don't give a heavy bolt lift or any other indication, and it typically produces bullet speeds of 100 fps less than published loads, accounting for differences in barrel length. This has been tested with different chronographs and has been consistent whether using factory load manuals or individuals' published loads. I've held powder, bullet, primer and case constant.</p><p></p><p>What factors can account for this rifle being slow?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hidesert, post: 1231258, member: 97550"] I bought my Ruger Model 77 .284 Win new in 1970 and it remains one of my favorite rifles. It probably has around 500 rounds shot through it. Two things about it stand out: it is immensely strong; maximum loads up to the point of flattened primers don't give a heavy bolt lift or any other indication, and it typically produces bullet speeds of 100 fps less than published loads, accounting for differences in barrel length. This has been tested with different chronographs and has been consistent whether using factory load manuals or individuals' published loads. I've held powder, bullet, primer and case constant. What factors can account for this rifle being slow? [/QUOTE]
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