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Ron Wood · 01-05-2014, 11:29 PM

I have seen nearly shot out barrels that could still launch an accurate round down range. I strongly suspect that the problem is not one of rifling but of the crown at the muzzle. A dent or out of round condition at the muzzle profoundly alters the exit dynamics of the bullet.

01-05-2014, 11:29 PM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,120 Thanked 5,287 Times in 1,728 Posts	I have seen nearly shot out barrels that could still launch an accurate round down range. I strongly suspect that the problem is not one of rifling but of the crown at the muzzle. A dent or out of round condition at the muzzle profoundly alters the exit dynamics of the bullet. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction