| 4seventy |
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| 29/12/09 02:46 PM |
Re: 458 Winchester Magnum Question
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On the side of Winchester, they didn't experience the failures that happened in the field. That is because they were using 30" test barrels and shooting fresh ammo at their plant.
Well, I looked into this one, and, like so many statements aimed at the 458 WinMag, it appears to be incorrect.
The Rifleman's Rifle, by Robert Rule, considered to be "The Bible" concerning the pre '64 Winchester Model 70, states that testing ammo for all (Mod 70) calibers, (velocity pressure and accuracy) was done with 26 inch test barrels.