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manbearpig
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- Somewhere in the Third World
nice choice of gun 
i know a competition shooter that replaces his barrels around 3000 rounds or when he detects a slight accuracy dropoff -- at which point other people generally buy those barrels and probably put another 10,000 rounds through them with no problems.
for just general hunting purposes a modern barrel will easily outlast both you and your kids' lifetimes.
i know a competition shooter that replaces his barrels around 3000 rounds or when he detects a slight accuracy dropoff -- at which point other people generally buy those barrels and probably put another 10,000 rounds through them with no problems.
for just general hunting purposes a modern barrel will easily outlast both you and your kids' lifetimes.
Is it the hollow stock or 'canoe paddle' as some call it or a normal looking synthetic stock? If its the later its no more than about 4 years old. Like said above I wouldn't worry about wearing it out any time soon either way...
For loads try a few obviously. I've got the same rifle - 2006 model and have settled on 165 gr Hornady IL for deer. Shoots them very well at just under 2" high at 100 yds, on at 200 and about 8" low at 300 yds where it groups around 2". 165 tsx would be a good moose bullet to try..
For loads try a few obviously. I've got the same rifle - 2006 model and have settled on 165 gr Hornady IL for deer. Shoots them very well at just under 2" high at 100 yds, on at 200 and about 8" low at 300 yds where it groups around 2".
165 tsx would be a good moose bullet to try..
heavyBullet
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Just off the island of MTL
I have the same gun, but not with the paddle stock. Its a great shooter, knocks my deer down every yr..
Do not worry about ever replacing the barrel, just shoot it and have fun.
Do not worry about ever replacing the barrel, just shoot it and have fun.
I have the same gun with the canoe paddle stock. I love it and it has served me very well over the last 8 years I have owned it.
My .308 likes a 165gr bullet and IMR4064.
I wouldn't worry about replacing the barrel, these guns are built well and if you take care of them, your great-grand kids will still be hunting with the same barrel.
Enjoy!
My .308 likes a 165gr bullet and IMR4064.
I wouldn't worry about replacing the barrel, these guns are built well and if you take care of them, your great-grand kids will still be hunting with the same barrel.
Enjoy!
