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    A case for upgrading

    Sep 01, 2022 5 minutes

    It would be nice if you could have a singular rifle for each hunting situation irrespective of the game involved. Unfortunately, there is the small matter of finance which normally limits the number of rifles that you might own.

    However, I suggest that in the modern world under the right circumstances you are able to take your rifles to a higher level of performance simply by upgrading to a different type of projectile.

    Secondly, another situation has occurred with many calibres having heavier than normal projectiles progressively available for the first time. Unfortunately, there is a real problem in that most barrels from older rifles are not fast enough in twist to stabilise the new offerings. It’s not a new problem and it has existed for many years.

    When I started reloading in 1982 it was to cater for pigs

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