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The 30" barrel was a concept I wanted to try. I wanted a LR shooting rig that would be similar to a F class rifle. While I did take this 13 lb rifle on one coues wt hunt were we glass and shoot from longer distances, the main idea was to shoot a high BC bullet at slow velocities. It allows for up to 10 rounds in a row without the barrel getting hot which is an issue in the Az summers. Recoil is very manageable and fouling is reduced with such slow velocities.

The concept works. BC of the 300 gr Berger is .818 with excellent accuracy. Retained energy is amazing. 3000 ft/lb at 575 yds. Wind drift 8.7" at 500 yd with 10 mph crosswind.

I have the usual stable of regular rifles with some shooting bullets in the 3500 fps or higher catagory. I wanted to try something different. Go ahead and mock me I don't give a crap. I enjoyed making this rifle and like shooting it.