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Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
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<blockquote data-quote="MudRunner2005" data-source="post: 1055654" data-attributes="member: 12995"><p>Go for the 5R, you won't regret it. I have had my 24" .308 since around 2009/2010. Mine is extremely accurate (1/4-3/8 MOA groups on average with handloads). I love it so much, I bought another one in .300 WinMag (26"), but haven't had time to shoot it yet.</p><p></p><p>The main advantages to the 5R rifling is that because there is never a groove across from a groove, it eliminates a pinch-point of the bullet's jacket, causing less friction. Also, the 5R rifling is super easy to clean up copper fouling. Mine can go 200+ shots between needing cleanings. A few quick swipes and it's clean.</p><p></p><p>Stainless steel has better rust and heat resistant properties compared to ferrous steel. Other than that, I have no idea whether it produces more accurate barrels. Most of my rifles are stainless because I love stainless rifles. If you don't like it, you can always have a nice stainless rifle and get it cerakoted so it's double rust resistant. LOL</p><p></p><p>Either rifle you buy, I suggest an immediate trigger swap to a Jewell or Timney...As Remington's XMP triggers are complete junk.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MudRunner2005, post: 1055654, member: 12995"] Go for the 5R, you won't regret it. I have had my 24" .308 since around 2009/2010. Mine is extremely accurate (1/4-3/8 MOA groups on average with handloads). I love it so much, I bought another one in .300 WinMag (26"), but haven't had time to shoot it yet. The main advantages to the 5R rifling is that because there is never a groove across from a groove, it eliminates a pinch-point of the bullet's jacket, causing less friction. Also, the 5R rifling is super easy to clean up copper fouling. Mine can go 200+ shots between needing cleanings. A few quick swipes and it's clean. Stainless steel has better rust and heat resistant properties compared to ferrous steel. Other than that, I have no idea whether it produces more accurate barrels. Most of my rifles are stainless because I love stainless rifles. If you don't like it, you can always have a nice stainless rifle and get it cerakoted so it's double rust resistant. LOL Either rifle you buy, I suggest an immediate trigger swap to a Jewell or Timney...As Remington's XMP triggers are complete junk. [/QUOTE]
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