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February 23, 2015
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I have a DW 44 mag with the 8" ported barrel scoped. Scope mount is the B-Square clamp on. Question is if I remove the barrel with the scope mount still attached, then remount the barrel, does the scope keep it's zero close to where it was before? I have been shooting/hunting with my DW 44 but would like to take the shroud off to clean it as it is ported. Finally got a barrel wrench from EWK to do this task. I do not expect it to be exact but does it keep it's zero close? Did not want to try during the hunting season & risk loosing zero.
With factory 240 grn loads can do 1.5" at 70 yards. Cannot wait to try it with my Lee 310 grn powder coated loads to see where I can push it! Post hunting season it will be time for load development.
August 8, 2016
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Yes it should be VERY close if not the same after reinstalling the barrel assembly. I've done this with my scoped 715 and 744 - though they both have a drilled and tapped DW scope base installed. Not a clamp-on.
If it were me, I'd spend the $100 or so and buy a new non-ported barrel from DW. That way you don't have to mess with cleaning it often.
Email Shawn at DW and he'll get one ordered you for ASAP. Shawn@cz-usa.com
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