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Accuracy testing methods… Paper Don’t Lie

One of my buddy’s oft repeated statements when I mention testing new stuff at distance.
However, what IS best? I’m not aware of any 500 yd testing tunnels, and don’t have an “in” to test at a blimp hanger or empty warehouse. Even if I did, what method gives the most reliable results?
Must the barreled action be locked down in a vise? Must it be allowed to free recoil with some form of return to battery arrangement?
And what of the bore itself? How many rounds must it have seen since cleaning or new before the results are noteworthy?
Oooh, even more controversial, how many rounds must be fired to establish a “good” data? Careful… That question is sticky…
What about the atmospherics and chosen lubes and their quantities/viscosity in the action? Will a given barreled action perform equally well in the frozen tundra as in the Sahara?

All the above bla bla goes to asking for quantifiable proof for certain combinations of barrel parameters to perform the best at long range precision.

Does bore volume have any impact in how a barrel performs?
Don’t bypass that question, really think about it for a second. Yes pistols can be quite accurate, but I’ve never seen one hang with a rifle length barrel at distance.
So ok, you have several barrels of identical length and wall thickness to the top of the lands, the only variable being the number of lands… Any documented proof that one is better?
So many different lands and grooves to choose from, both in dimensions (or none at all in the case of polygonal styles)…
I’d think some types would “hold” a certain consistency after being “seasoned” versus others fouling quite fast? Or no?
Are those rifling styles and dimensions going to be compatible with ANY chamber reamer, or will some be a disaster or “meh”, while others provide long term accuracy?
At this point we haven’t even cracked into the Pandora’s Box of twist rates…..
Time for another mug of coffee😉
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Accessories 25% off Accu-Tac items

Admins if this is not the appropriate place, please delete.
Hey Fellas, I'm just going to throw this out there. My 14yr son just got support from Accu-Tac bipods and they gave him a discount code to share with everyone. So if anyone is currently looking at a Accu-Tac product feel free to use code NEAL25 and you will receive 25% off your order and it will help my son as well. Thanks

SOLD RRS 34 M2 With Anvil-30 Ballhead

TFCT-34 Mk2 SOAR Series 3 Tripod With Anvil-30 Ballhead

SKU:TFCT MK2 Tripod 34 w/ Anvil-30 ARC Head

Used but not abused. Functions perfectly
Price 1200 shipped buyer covers paypal fees.

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SOLD Mark 5

Hasn't been mounted, bought because the color but decided I am keeping my blue/ purple chassis so this doesn't match.. using black. 1800 shipped mk4 rings come with it PPFF or venmo FF

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SOLD Custom 7 PRC

* Kelblys Prometheus Long Action With 75 Degree Bolt and Teardrop Knob

* 21.5” Carbon Six Sendero 8 Twist Threaded 5/8X24

* Manners Long Range Hunter With Hawkins Bottom Metal

* Trigger Tech Diamond

* MDT Magazine

* Wiebad Cheek Pad

* Zeiss Conquest V4 6-24X50 Reticle #68 Illuminated

* Spuhr SP-3601 Mount

* 170 Rounds of Factory Hornady 180GR ELD Match Ammo and 30 Pieces of fired brass.

I did the Barrel Work on this one.

Gun weighs 9.5lbs without the bipod and suppressor.

$5450 Shipped to your FFL

**** Bipod and Suppressor Not Included****

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SOLD WTS: ZCO ZC527 scope FDE mpct3x

Looking to sell my Zero Compromise scope. It is the zc527 model. it is Flat Dark Earth and has the MPCT3x reticle. 15 mil turret wit locking turrets. It is sitting in a Spuhr SP-6002 with diving board mount. I do not have the box or any factory swag. I am the second owner. I love the scope but want a simpler reticle. I am asking $3500.00 shipped for the scope and $3700 for scope and mount.
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SOLD WTT Impact NBK/Proof/Manners 6.5

Long shot here but I'm hoping to trade my carbon 6.5 creed for a heavy prs rig in 6.5 creed.
Scope and rings not included in sale or trade.
Specs are as follows

Impact NBK 75deg
Proof Sendero 24" chambered by Straight Jacket.
Manners LRH with mini chassis and full length arca rail.
Hawkins M5 dbm.
Timney trigger.

Im only interested in trades for an impact 737, steel barrel (heavy contour), preferably foundation or manners tcs stock and in 6.5 creed

Don't really want to sell outright but if I do it would be $3500 for bare rifle.


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SOLD Turnkey Tikka - NF ATACR/Manners/LRI

Turnkey Tikka Setup

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Tikka T3x Barreled Action (Tac A1)
2 stage factory trigger and Yodave spring
Factory 6.5cm barrel cut to 16" by LRI
Rearden muzzle brake, cerakoted black by LRI
Factory bolt fluted and cerakoted by LRI
Sterk titanium bolt shroud
Titanium swept ball bolt knob
Two factory CTR mags cerakoted black by LRI
Manners MCS-LRH-TK in black carbon
Murphy Precision titanium scope base in black cerakote
ARC M10 34mm rings
NightForce ATACR 4-16x42mm Mil-C reticle

Barreled action had a few hundred rounds down the tube when it was in its Tac-A1 configuration after barrel cut. Shot 1/2" MOA or better and was never fired in high volume. Has been fired zero times since cerakote, manners stock installation, and NF mounted. Optic is brand new direct from NightForce, zero rounds fired on it. Has been mounted and sat in the safe since, aside from taking picture in back yard. The only original packaging I have is for the ATACR.

Suppressor and Tripod not included

Would like to keep together as a turnkey package. Well over $6000 into this build. Asking $5200 OBO.
Will consider trades for high end thermal units
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Gunsmithing 223 Ojive Seating Dent

Im having an issue while seating 223 for my PRS gun. Im using redding competition seating die. I originally had the standard seating stem and it was making a big ojive dent. Then tried the VLD long stem and it's still giving a dent but not as bad. It's still avaliable big enough dent to change flight. I don't think redding makes a longer stem for this issue and there's no contact number to call. Any solutions?

Using:
Norma brass
77gr TMK