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Looking for a McCann Industries MIRS rail for Rem700 LA for MK13 clone build.

The only way I've found WSM cases to feed reliably is to go to a center feed detachable box magazine.

It's worth whatever scrap is. Rough is an understatement.

I would send it to someone that knows what they are doing. There is no need to true the face of the receiver if the threads aren't recut at the same time. The goal is to get an even axial force pulling the barrel tight up against the receiver. Just cutting the face of the receiver doesn't do...

Degrease both surfaces with acetone or similar and try the blue Loctite again. I wouldn't use the rockset if you have intentions of taking it apart with out heat.

223, since it is a training rifle I would keep it simple, but I would consider shooting the 90gr Bergers since you have a 7 twist barrel. I have a 223 setup to shoot the 80gr Berger VLDs, (26", 7.7 twist, .155 Freebore, 2.520 OAL). If I built it again I would definitely take advantage of the...

7-338 Lapua is definitely unique....borderline ridiculous, but that's what I would build if I was stepping outside the box of practicality.

The few we've received lately all took around 6 months. Ordered one couple of weeks ago and believe I was told 6-8 months.

Go with the 7.7 twist and shoot the 77 SMK at mag length for 2/3 and 80 Berger for 6. The Wylde chamber will work well.

My personal gun (280 AI) has a 1-9 Bartlein 5R and it shoots great! I've only shot 168 Bergers and 160 AB though, no 180's. I've built more than a few of these for customers on 9 twist barrels and they have no problem with shooting 180's.

This doesn't sound right. A No Go is +.005" longer than a Go. For a parent case to have the "pinch", the chamber would have to be shorter not longer right. *I've set my AI's up Go 0.000" or -.002". To get the case to fit tight to limit stretch.

Sounds like there is not enough relief ground on your tool. Use the advice above about using a sharpie. Are you using a cutting oil? Is there material build up on your tool?

There is nothing wrong with the original Remington trigger. They can be safely adjusted to 2 lbs by someone that knows what they are doing.

The copper is atomized upon firing and is re- deposited upon the gases cooling. Completely normal. But, the gases usually don't travel very far up the threads though.

Hawk45 has the right idea. That is if you like the 300 WM..........have your smith set up 2 or 3 barrels. I've seen a little more lifeout of the 5R rifled barrels.