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I was talking with Robert today and he mentioned that he can still get surgeon actions for gun build orders.

This was the first bullet and power that I tried; getting ready for a hunt in Wyoming in a couple weeks. Really want to try H1000, but can't find any anywhere. I'm sure that I'll be able to get them in one hole with a little work. I was lucky enough to order a few surgeon actions before all...

I am the VERY happy owner of a new 7STW. Specs are as follows: Surgeon 1086 action McMillian Rem Hunter stock 50%black, 25%OD, 25%Lt. Tan Krieger 5.5 taper fluted 9.5 twist 28" long Jewell trigger Nightforce 5-25 ATACR scope MOAR reticle Initial load development with 140 Accubonds...

Re: The next Robert Gradous build (6.5x47 Lapua) Salt for my wounds. Beautiful picture.

Re: The next Robert Gradous build (6.5x47 Lapua) Yea, I've got it bad. I'm looking forward to seeing them too!

Re: The next Robert Gradous build (6.5x47 Lapua) Yea, he's working on a few for me. 6.5x47 7STW 300 Norma 338 Norma

Re: The next Robert Gradous build (6.5x47 Lapua) Glad to see you got another fine rifle. Even happier to know that you will now leave Robert alone for a while so that he can work on some rifles for me. Give a guy a chance to catch up already In my 2nd competition ever, I managed to score...

Re: 168 Berger Hybrid Load Workup Here's a group that I shot using a guesstimate load that I loaded prior to performing the ladder tests. I should have stopped after the 7th shot.

Here are 3 ladder tests that I did today with the following rifle: Gradous 308 24" Bartlein barrel 11.25 twist Surgeon 591 Action McMillan A5 stock Shot off front rest and a sweatshirt rolled up as a rear bag (I'm not smart enough to bring all my gear to the range yet). Wind was 3-8 mph...

Re: Robert Gradous - Problem Solved [ My Wifes rifle has a 20" 1:10 Bartlein barrel. Im loading Lapua brass / 45.0 gr IMR 8208XBR / Fed 210M primers / 155 Scenars .015" out of the lands. Im getting .1's and .2's at 100 yards and 1" or less at 300 yards. Thanks, I will get some IMR 8208XBR...

Re: Robert Gradous - Problem Solved My 308 was quick, but that's because he had all the components on-hand. I have waited 6 months for the components to come in on the next build. Barrels, stocks and actions can all take a long time these days. Call him, he will not mislead you.

Re: Robert Gradous - Problem Solved Much thanks for the great advise. I will use it. A little about myself. I consider myself a decent freediver and speargun maker. I have a 3 axis CNC mill in my workshop, and know my way around work with carbon fiber, but I had never seen anyone work to...

Re: Robert Gradous - Problem Solved Swag, Do you happen to have one of his 308's with a 24 inch barrel? If so would you mind sharing your 155 load? I'm a rook, but I do know enough to work up to it.

Re: Robert Gradous - Problem Solved Not yet, but I do have a box of them.

Re: Robert Gradous - Problem Solved I have made some progress - I would say that I am now an advanced rookie. This rifle has been a joy to learn with, but I have run into a problem of sorts. It is hard to do load development when I can't find anything that it won't shoot well. This was my...