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Bernardo de La Paz

(60,320 posts)
Thu Sep 11, 2025, 04:05 PM Sep 2025

I've read that engraving or scratching bullet casing makes each bullet unpredictable & slightly different in flight path

For a long distance shot, that makes it unlikely that a one at a time bolt-action rifle shooter could rely on the weapon system. Not likely engraved if the shooter (obviously capable amateur) wanted to be sure of the shot.

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