Recent content by JustMy02

Order #2929, RH LA mag bolt face just shipped.

Also interested in a M77 DBM. Can you provide any updates kiff?

You are correct, it is not. Was going off memory - bad idea. The thread clearly states 1967-1968. The picture also shows it as a PF.

DJ - You will require a barrel vise and an action vise. Although the tools are available, if this is a one use, you would be better off taking it to your LGS and have them remove it. It will cost less than the tools. Also, since you stated you are re-barreling in another thread, you should...

Brownells sells them.

Best I can tell you then - find a way to spend a little more time with them. Everything in this sport is about confidence. Figure out what specifically you aren't sure of and research it. I have yet to see a factory rifle that I'm 100% thrilled with. Something needs replaced almost...

Guess we were posting at the same time. Is the Savage in stock? Have you had a chance to handle it?

As long as optics are sorted out no problem. With that budget... see what type of custom you can acquire or build locally.

FNP is correct, bullets do creep on compressed loads. A mild crimp solved that on one of my loads. For the 30-06 I'm getting just under 2700 fps on a 24" barrel. Sorry - can't be more exact, just don't feel like digging out my data book right now. I wouldn't give up a 30-06 for a 338-06...

I looked at that "guarantee" awhile back. No where could I actually find it to be an actual guarantee. The problem with that 5k budget - still need optics. A 5k rifle and no optics is not an optimal solution. Look at what the OP stated his options were. Custom builds were not on the list...

Lapua is thicker brass. Thicker brass is less volume, higher pressure. I have never tried AA4350 in anything, but use H4350 in my 30-06 with 208 Amax. Not recommending anything... but I also use it (H4350) in a 338-06 with 225 and 250 grain bullets and both loads are compressed with no...

And there you go. Knew someone would chime in with thumbhole help.

Ease of barrel swaps and bolt head replacements. I like the PTG bolt heads, so whenever I swap a barrel, I swap out bolt heads. Minimal tools required. Re-chambering may also require a bolt head swap, not a big issue with a Savage. That said - all those parts and tools are readily available...

I would go Savage. Just me, but that is what I would do. Full disclosure - I own several Savages.

Not that I have experience with. I'm sure someone will add input based on their experience with a builder / supplier that has one and can point you in that direction.