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I received a callback the gunsmith that he has located a barrel manufacturer that has or will drill and ream a new barrel for my gun. If he has one, it will take a few more weeks, because they want to carefully measure the contour of a browning barrel and duplicate it exactly because...

I use the Lee FCD on my 9mm rounds and love it. With regards to rifle rounds, I'm still researching. I've read that some feel that you "only" use the FCD "if" you are handloading a bullet with a cannelure. Others feel that the FCD "does not" crimp in a cannelure fashion and can (and should)...

Well I've learned a ton, and with the mishap, even more than I bargained for. I'll eventually have a report on a pair of loads (ballistic tips/accubonds) for either this gun or its replacement - and depending on timeline probably both. I'll have to start over, because the chamber will be new...

Yeap and I have not ruled out getting one for now. When I rebarrel this one, I'll pass that to a kid or grandkid. I have just one "pretty" gun, the white-gold medallion. I think I paid mid-upper $1300's for it. Retail is a tad over $1400. There is much for me to like in the x-bolt line...

I found two gunsmiths late yesterday afternoon that are familiar with the nuances of working with Browning rifles, including the x-bolt. Both can do the job. One can, but is relocating his shop, and has 15-20 jobs in the queue once he sets up. The other is researching barrels for me. So...

I wonder if this would be better in a different thread given we are so far away from finalizing my handload for a 270. Looks like getting a barrel for a Browning X-Bolt is going to be a major problem. Browning will only replace them "with" the receiver and it must be done by them. Price is...

I think that starting with the gunsmith is the best way to go. Retail for the same X-Bolt barrel from Browning is $600, and I suspect that does not include installation charges. I'm googling each of the barrels suggested, and it seems like they range from $310-350. One shop I found (online)...

I'm not sure I'm informed enough to know how to pick a barrel or gunsmith. I did go to bugholes.com and see that these three manufactures are offered. But I don't know really how to pick one. This X-Bold was of the white gold medallion variety, the only gun I spurged on "pretty" so that I...

All, It will be a few weeks before I report back on load development. I'm ashamed to tell the story I'm about to tell, but in the hopes that someone will learn from it here goes. I went back to the range for loads setup for 59.0g, 59.3g, 59.5g, and the leftover 60g. I set everything up...

Wis65x55: No you didn't overlook it. I skipped 58.5 because I was so far below my desired velocity. Not sure that skipping was prudent but in retrospect I don't think I'll be experimenting much below 59gr. SJB358: You are thinking exactly what I'm thinking with regards to the accubond. I...

All, Sorry I neglected your comments. After I left the firing range I had several appointments to fund this hobby I've slipped into. Lots of great comments and suggestions, many of which I was able to see and appreciate while at the range. Thanks for the article, I'm looking forward to a...

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I'm under cover but it's taking 4-5 min between shots. So far with 2 shots at 59.5g velocity is same as 59g. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

59gr 2996,3009,2996,3044. Don't know where the 3044 came from. Is it possible that a warmer barrel shoot faster than a cooler barrel. I'll shoot the 59.5 but suspect I'll stop there and skip the 60g for this outing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

At the range. So far win PowerPoint fps 2996,3037,3065 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk