The "Six Inch Rule"

[tony 1st regt]

"Generally, it is finding the right combination of rifling twist, bullet and powder charge." Don't forget LUBE!!!!!

John is right, Marines have a saying that goes something like "It is not the noise, but the hits"

And a Happy New Year to all and the start of another skirmish season...

[OldSalt4570]

I keep looking for the gun that will compensate for my poor marksmanship.

Hal, your "poor" marksmanship is truly amazing at how many targets fall!

[Dave Fox]

In some circumstances a 3-bander's extra bore length uses up the bullet lube before the bullet exists the barrel leading to increased fouling, loss of accuracy, and difficulty loading.

[Harry Gaul]

Not a great shot by any means. In the old days I shot a three bander and was fairly successful. Two band Artilley models were becoming popular, and I switched to a two bander because at Fort Shenadoah the wind blows from left to right and the extra length made it difficult to get and stay on target. In addition to the previous comments, I am proposing that the extra length makes it more difficult to get on target and stay on target as the wind blows. The two bander is more balanced, less firearm exposed to the wind plus practice plus bullet/load development plus younger eyes and arms results in more hits and better scores.

Its a Physics thing.

Harry Gaul
Forney Battalion
03626v

[Hal]

Thanks Allan. Sometimes the stars just line up, but not always.