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Old 07-11-2017, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by cowboy4evr View Post
It looks like it has a long cylinder , the one for 357 magnum . You will have that extra distance for the bullet to jump after leaving the case to get to the forcing cone . Some claim that effects accuracy . I have never tested to see if there is a difference . Some one else might chime in here with more info .
It's called free bore the gap where the bullet is away from the rifling. This was discussed years ago. I believe it can increase the velocity and accuracy. Another rifle trick is to let the bullet touch the rifling. Doesn't work with revolvers.
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