I think the biggest problem that I have with that double radius shoulder is the price tag that goes with the WBY rifles you need to shoot it . Juss kidding LAWDOG.
Right up front, I've never owned a WBY cartridge. Here's the two things that I've heard:
1.) That double radius shoulder can be tricky to work with in the sizing die with them having more tendency to crumble inward under the pressure of sizing. I'd think that a touch of case lube would remedy this.?.?.? I don't know. That would be my solution, anyway.
2.) I've heard it said that the angled shoulder has more to offer, accuracy wise, then does the rounded, double radius thing of WBY. Truth or fiction? Don't know. WBY does only offer an inch and a half guarantee with their rifles. Does the double radius have something to do with this? I've no idea.
Personally, I just don't like that look of a rounded corner. Give me the conventional sharp angle shoulder and I'm comfortable . That said, if I could swing the $340 to get into this Winchester XTR in .270 WbyMag that's at my local shop right now, I'd do it in a heartbeat, just for the experience. Just can't seem to come up with the $$$. Later. >> klallen
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