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			I thank everyone for their help.  I have been letting the barrel cool between groups.  I might be wrong, but I wouldn't think 3-4 shot groups would give enough heat to cause the problems  I'm having.  Barrel is plenty cool enough to touch.   
I have a few more loads to try tomorrow w/ different bullets.  I may keep this gun for a hunting rifle and look to buy a heavier barreled gun to do what I want.  Any suggestions on rifle brands for a "hunting/target" rifle?  I don't have any rifles w/ the laminated stocks so I think this would be a good place to start.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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