Ratchet Rifling Question
12-19-2006 | 05:37 PM
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Ratchet Rifling Question
Whats the difference in Ratchet Rifling and Regular Rifling ?
And is it any better ?
http://www.shilen.com/ratchetRifle.html
And is it any better ?
http://www.shilen.com/ratchetRifle.html
12-19-2006 | 06:53 PM
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RE: Ratchet Rifling Question
Its the same concept as Obermeyer or Remington 5R rifling. The trailing edge of the rifling is radiused or angled instead of cut as a sharp groove in order to greatly reduce fouling and also cause less distortion of the bullet itself.
