Hand On Rifle Barrel: How Bad Is It?

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HAND ON RIFLE BARREL
HOW BAD IS IT?

Ever heard the saying 'Never touch a rifle barrel'? We took it upon ourselves to test this age-old belief. Using a precision rifle chassis in 6BR, we applied varying pressures to the barrel to see its impact on accuracy. From a gentle touch to a strong grip, discover how even the slightest pressure can shift your shot.

THE GEAR

Check out the gear that we highlighted in the video.

MDT ACC ELITE CHASSIS SYSTEM


mdt ONE-PIECE SCOPE MOUNT

mdt RUBBER DAMPENERS

MDT BAKER WINGS

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