8.6 Boombox Build - It's not a Q, it's a Whitetail.

[JoeSig]

Don't these barrels have insane twist rates? The projectile is basically a flying meat drill bit. What is the expected barrel life with this cartridge? When I worked at Dillon we wanted to experiment to see, but never got around to it.

 

[tradertator]

Don't these barrels have insane twist rates? The projectile is basically a flying meat drill bit. What is the expected barrel life with this cartridge? When I worked at Dillon we wanted to experiment to see, but never got around to it.

You are correct. I believe Brittingham makes their stuff 1/3 twist.

 

[Noble Sniper]

Yeah it’s 1:3…. And several videos I’ve watched he mentions they worked with a 1:1!!!! And he seemed to raise his eyebrows and smile when he said 1:1 so I’m guessing the end result is insane!!

 

[profjeremy]

Yeah, using the twist rate to raise the energy on target is a pretty clever idea.
I heard KB explain in one video that since you’re capped on the velocity and somewhat capped on bullet weight, they were brainstorming ways to deliver more energy on target and came up with messing around with the twist rate. Seems to work!

 

[Aszerigan]

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People often don’t understand rotational energy transfer. I’ve seen that pic before and that’s a perfect example.

 

[JoeSig]

Yeah, using the twist rate to raise the energy on target is a pretty clever idea.
I heard KB explain in one video that since you’re capped on the velocity and somewhat capped on bullet weight, they were brainstorming ways to deliver more energy on target and came up with messing around with the twist rate. Seems to work!

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Now that there is art.

 

[profjeremy]

People often don’t understand rotational energy transfer. I’ve seen that pic before and that’s a perfect example.

For those people: Take a drill with a bit in it and jab yourself in the palm. Now hold the trigger and do it again… let me know if you notice any difference!

 

[Aszerigan]

Reiterating that these are for sale with Centurion MK 11 receivers. Sold two this morning, one more available.

 

[63PGP]

I know there is much more to love about this rifle, but SLR simply makes visually appealing products. That handguard is sweet.

 

[two70]

I have a Savage Impulse waiting for an 8.6 barrel. That will likely fill my 8.6 needs until and unless Ruger chambers an SFAR in the caliber.