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    Seat Depth during Break-in barrel

    Thanks
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    Seat Depth during Break-in barrel

    Hi, What is the proper seat depth for break in a barrel? My new ftr rifle chamber spec .342nk , .150fb , 1-30 This rifle was new and never fired. I check the COAL with Hornady and got Berger 185 LRBT will touch land at COAL 2.860" So, what COAL should I load for break in...
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    Gunsmithing Jewell Trigger Spring

    I got the custom rifle from gunsmith and they said Jewell only ship with Spring A which can adjust from 8 oz to 48 oz. In case that I want 1.5 oz trigger weight, have to buy Spring C. So, where I can order additional spring C for Jewell Trigger?
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    Gunsmithing Bedding Compound

    Thanks,
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    Gunsmithing Ai AE barrel manufacturer

    Have some pic? Have to see their proof mark.
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    Gunsmithing Bedding Compound

    What are the main different between each compound? Devcon Plastic Steel Devcon Plastic Aluminum Devcon Plastic Titanium
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    Max effective range of .308

    I would expected @ 800 yard out of Factory 20" Barrel with 168 FGMM. You would increase to 1,000 yards and 1,200 yards with longer barrel + reloading ammo
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    F T/R Competition Single Shot Action vs Repeater Action

    With 1.0625"x16 TPI (Rem700 SA Footprint) with .700" thread Length. What is the maximum barrel length that barrel tenon can accept? 1.25" x 5" str Taper to 1" Muzzle @ 32" is too heavy for rem700 action?
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    New TRG 42

    Congrat. TRG was one of my future project.
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    F T/R Competition Freebore info

    Hi, I think most new coming will find more detail to start their new FTR rifle. Let's share some for them. Modern shooter prefer heavier projectile like 185 , 210 , 215 and 230gr Normally, gunsmith start with .090" FB for 168 - 175 smk So, could you please share experienced about...
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    F T/R Competition 168 Berger Target Hybrid

    Based on my tested, I also can felt less recoil of 168 Hybrid than 185 LRBT when fired out of my 24" FTR rifle. My ftr rifle was 24" Barrel 1:10"tw with chamber spec .343"nk , .098" fb , 1-30 My best load was 185 LRBT @ 2,560 fps SD 3.4 , ES < 9
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    F T/R Competition Single Shot Action vs Repeater Action

    Thanks for suggest. Russ @ Stiller also recommend their new competition action P1000 which specific design for long range shooting. Come with Right Bolt , Left Port , Right Ejection But I'm worried about their new action that will required specific inlett stock. On Tac30, It use the same...
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    F T/R Competition Single Shot Action vs Repeater Action

    For shooting FTR, do they have any benefit to use single shot action over repeater action. Comparing within the same model just different in bottom cut. • Stiller Tac 30 Single Shot Action • Stiller Tac 30 Repeater Action
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    Neck tension Federal vs Factory Lapua

    Just measure the nk thickness and you will known the reason of that.
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    Ruag Brass

    Some source have once fired RUAG brass. But I would prefer Lapua Brass due to price was nearly the same. If half price of Lapua Brass, I would go with RUAG.