I took my SSK 18" and the Eabco 24" 44 barrels to compare performance with 240 XTP loads. Both barrels seem to like those bullets last time I tried some preliminary rounds.
This go-round the stock I had on the Eabco was causing trouble so it didn't do much but keep walking up the targets.
The SSK though, is starting to win me over. I bought a 20" 445 SSK because I really didn't want an 18" carbine but I have to say I'm liking this 44 Mag barrel more than the 445 for a lot of reasons. I think I'd still like a 20" barrel better but this thing is pretty sweet in terms of handling. The linear compensator adds the right balance and keeps the blast away from my face and ears. And it's stacking bullets at 50 yards with a preferred load of H110 pushing the 240s. Pictured are 2 3-shot groups. One is sub-MOA and the other is literally one ragged hole. It's just hard to find fault. :)
Next stop for that barrel is they new SSK Lynx frame that I should have next week or so and one of my hand-made stocks that I'm working on.
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