3 Myths about Magnum Cartridges
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2023
- In this video I cover three well discussed topics about magnum cartridges. But do these topics have any merit? Belted Magnums, Barrel Burners and bad recoil. Are they really that bad? Let's talk about it!
NO!! NO!!! BELTS ARE BAD!! THEY JUST ARE OK!!???!? HORNADAYS MARKETING TEAM SAID SO!!!
HAIL THE 375 H AND H. AND 378 WEATHERBY. 😂SEE YOU COULD BUY A 3000 rifle but you had to go to HAWAII. MARRIAGE. 😢
Barrels are like brakes on your car. Change them when needed.
Good discussion, I have a mark v with a break and it shoots so much nicer than 300 win or 270 !!!
I have no problems reloading my 7 rem mag.
I dont pay attention when people say it's a barrel burner cause my rifles are for hunting, and it'll take years for me to destroy that barrel. By then, I'll have several new rifles
In todays world, I would say regardless of the cartridge being a barrel burner or not. Id shoot it as often as I want. The point being that just because you shoot the barrel out doesnt mean you need a new rifle, just means you need a new barrel. So id rebarrel it and keep going. When your car tires wear out, you dont get a new car, you put new tires on and keep driving. Thats my plan anyway with my 264wm anyway. Love the cartridge, and I have no intention to chamber it in anything else once the factory barrel has gone.
I look at it like this. A barrel is a wear item just like tires on a car. If you buy a lambo you go into it knowing if you push it to its limits and drive it often then tires are going to be a regular purchase for you. Same for the magnums if you shoot a lot and load to full potential then a new barrel shouldn't surprise you.
The “barrel burn” or erosion of the throat, most commonly associated with magnums, is a result of continuous firing of cartridges through an already hot barrel. I would suggest no more than 3 shots and then let the barrel cool so it is cool to the touch. This way you can extend the life of the barrel. Speaking from experience.
Worst recoiling rifle I've ever owned or shot, was a winchester 94 angle eject in 30-30, I don't own that rifle anymore, everyone that fired it, didn't like it either, it kicked harder than a friends 458 win mag, ive fired lots of various rifles and cartridges since then and feel it's more about the rifle, shape of stock, weight, fit, than what cartridge it fires, haven't fired a magnum yet that has kicked more than that 30-30 did
A couple of comments:
Yes the belt is not a problem and it looks cool.
Good lesson thank you. I was always wondering about the belt on those magnums now I know.
On the topic of barrel life, I remember listening to a weatherby podcast on the 6.5-300 , and they asked the question “are you concerned with the tire life on a formula 1 car?”
I have had a weatherby Mark 5 300 Weatherby since 1980. I put a muzzle break on it with just mid range loads . It has the recoil of a 243. I have reloaded the cases , multiple times with no problems. I got it for long range shooting and hunting elk.
I had a browning x-bolt .308 that recoiled just as hard as my 6.5-300 and my 6.5lb 30-378 with a muzzle brake. The Weatherby muzzle brake and recoil pad is excellent on the backcountry 2.0 carbon.
I have never understood the issue with the belt in regards to reloading. I have never had a problem.
There is a specialized die for resizing the case on belted cartridges, that eliminates the secondary sizing mark ahead of the belt.
Please do 7mm Weatherby Magnum vs 7mm PRC
I think you’re spot on. I go to the range if my gun is on I shoot 4 or 5 and hopefully no more than that on the hunt. I shoot my small calibers way more.