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**Unclenick** · November 25, 2009, 01:39 PM

I remember almost 20 years ago at Gunsite they reported having tried extended guide rods on a comparative basis for several years. No improved feed reliability. No improved accuracy. No improved ease of operation. Conclusion: John Browning didn't need as much help as some might suppose.

The one two-part rod I bought and played with on my Goldcup (sometime around 1983 or '84, I suppose) is still in my parts box where I returned it after finding it was mostly just in the way. I'd hoped the added weight might be useful, but can't say that I found it benefited my scores.

November 25, 2009, 01:39 PM	#21
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	I remember almost 20 years ago at Gunsite they reported having tried extended guide rods on a comparative basis for several years. No improved feed reliability. No improved accuracy. No improved ease of operation. Conclusion: John Browning didn't need as much help as some might suppose. The one two-part rod I bought and played with on my Goldcup (sometime around 1983 or '84, I suppose) is still in my parts box where I returned it after finding it was mostly just in the way. I'd hoped the added weight might be useful, but can't say that I found it benefited my scores. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle Last edited by Unclenick; November 25, 2009 at 01:44 PM.