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Offline Slufoot

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30-06 semi-autos vs. other actions
« on: September 21, 2007, 12:28:59 AM »
How much velocity does the auto action lose compared to firing the same cartridge in a different type action with comparable barrel lengths?

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Offline R.W.Dale

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Re: 30-06 semi-autos vs. other actions
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2007, 12:42:36 PM »
 The difference in a gas operated semi vs closed system can be practically nothing, In my opinion a fast barrel compared to a slow barrel (same length) can have a much greater velocity difference than the velocity lost from the small amount of gas bled off to work the action.
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Re: 30-06 semi-autos vs. other actions
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2007, 08:40:08 AM »
With my Rem 742 in 30/06 and my NEF Handi rifle in 30/06, the same load will be about 100 fps slower in the Rem rifle. Barrel length is 22 inches for both..Will a deer know the difference, I think not.The load i use is the Hornady 165 gr SST with 50.0 gr of RL-15 with a CCI match primer in Remington cases..JimP
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