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03-20-2009 | 04:25 PM

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TNHagies

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From: Tennessee

To Swab Or Not To Swab?

I thought I’d share this, hopefully someone will find use for it.

I shot this group several months ago with my 700ML. I don't mind swabbing between shots. However, there are times when I’m coyote huntin’ that I’d like to be able to reload quickly before the second one gets away

So I wanted to see what kind of accuracy I could get without swabbing.

The plan was to shoot 3 w/out swabbing then shoot 3 swabbing in between shots w/1 alcohol and 1 dry patch and compare. I fouled the barrel then I shot 3. As you can see they were all over the place. That group measured 1 5/8. So then I cleaned the barrel real well and shot 3 swabbing in between shots. Those turned out nicely

- and yes I was afraid to shoot again

As you can see, there is quite a bit difference in accuracy between the two. I’m sure not every gun is affected by swabbing like this but from my experience the majority are. I can’t really explain why the ones shot on the fouled barrel shot higher though.

50 Yards
700ML
110g 777 2f
200g XTP
Blue Harvester Crush Rib
Kleanbore Primer

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