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Now, the barrel has 1300 recorded rounds on it, realistically probably 1500-1600. And, my rifle has always shot best right up at max load, or even slightly above, so it's not like it's been babied. And, there have been two or three times that I've really got the barrel hotter than it should be. I'm willing to accept that the barrel may be shot out, or at best, nearly so.
But... on the full-size torso silhouettes today, hitting the "head" at 400 yards was a bore, 500 was a bit more challenge, but I hit it every time, and at 600 yards, I only missed the "head" a couple of times. That makes me wonder if the barrel ISN'T shot out. But, then again, I suppose that perhaps the manner in which the barrel is wearing out may cause the bullet to stabilize later in flight. Or, I could be entirely off, it's not like I'm a pro at any of this.
Anybody have any words of wisdom for me?