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Thanks I was thinking it was timing too, rather than polygonal rifling or cryo treated internals.

Remember they probably didnt know how fast they were going either. Most of the velocity refrences I've seen have been regarding penetration in pine boards. A 1950 winchester catalog lists a 246gr going 770fps penetrating 4 boards from a 6 1/2" barrel. I believe that to be smokless since they...

According to my 1878 winchester catalog they list a 235gr bullet with 23gr powder. My 1885 hartley and graham catalog lists a 256gr with 23gr powder. Hope this helps.

I recently read that the New Model no.3's were much more accurate than the American, Russian, and Schofields were, and was wondering if thats true. If so why is that? Thanks

I recently read that the New Model no.3's were much more accurate than the American, Russian, and Schofields were, and was wondering if thats true. If so why is that? Thanks