Recent content by tpryder

Re: Test Indicators When I run the lathe under power after dialing in the barrel I'm only running 70 RPM's, I think that's the slowest the machine goes. I hear what you mean though. I only run the machine as a last check, usually by this time, I've spun the spindle in neutral many times.

Re: Test Indicators I start out with the .0005, then when I get close I switch to a .0001. With a real heavy barrel and the spindle in neutral I strive to get .0001 total indicator movement. Then run the barrel under power usually gets .0002.

Re: rough model 70 action What are you trying to do? Are you just busting rust? I've used a bead blast cabinet to clean all the old blueing off actions before I reblued them. You aren't going to remove very much material with emery cloth or toothpaste. You start using a file or a dremel...

Re: Metallurgy of Modern Custom Builds I've taken several blueprinting and geometric dimensioning courses while I was getting my machinist certification. Metallurgy sounds interesting, but its closely related to chemistry. I've had to hold my eyelids open during several metallurgy lectures.

Re: winchester 70 actions ? Winchester Model 70 actions are excellent actions. Many accessories for the M700 can be found for the M70, you may have to look harder for some. Williams makes one-piece bottom metal for M70. Not trying to beat a dead horse but Winchester vs. Remington, or Ford...

Re: SELL me on a Remington??????? If you are looking for a hunting rifle in short action caliber I would purchase a Weatherby Vanguard/Howa rifle. The Vanguard has a flat, base with an integral recoil lug action similar to a Winchester Model 70. Bell and Carlson and HS Precision make stocks...

Re: CZ 550 trigger? Pics included Glad to help, I've had mine apart a couple times.

Re: CZ 550 trigger? Pics included That ball bearing is what makes the ejector work. You may have to pull everything off to expose the hole that the bearing goes into. I tried to place my pick to point where the bearing is located. If this doesn't help I may be able to take a series of...

Re: 8-40 Taps I have ordered them from Brownells, but if you really want to know the manufacturer of the taps try these websites. They are manufacturing supply houses: www.use-enco.com and www1.mscdirect.com

Re: Remington SPS-T not extracting... Did that Wolf ammo have the lacquer on the cases? If it does, you need to make sure you scrub the chamber really good. That lacquer can build up in the chamber. That's the only thing I can think of.

Re: AR15 front sight question I'm not trying to make this to complicated, but check out Yankee Hills flip-up/front sight. www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=21446/Product/AR_15_M16_CLAMP_ON_FRONT_SIGHT_GAS_BLOCK. I've used them in the past, easy to install, easy to use and tough.

Re: .280 ackley imp. I built a .280 on a Model 70 two years ago. Thought about the Ackley, but went with standard .280. I used a Shilen 1:9 barrel at 25 inches. I believe the contour is #5, I measured the muzzle and it was .695. I used an H/S Precision stock. With factory Remington green...

Re: PTG Bolts I bought a Rem700 in 22-250 for the action. Come to find out it was a pre-64 and has a riveted extractor. I'm going to replace the factory bolt with a PTG bolt with a Sako extractor. I'm building up a .308 and I'm expecting a barrel from Krieger at the end of March. Just...

Re: Looking for a prethreaded 700 barrel for use w/can The CZ 527 Varmint is an excellent rifle. Another downside you have to consider about rebarreling that Remington, is the wait. Most good smith's have 6-12 month wait times. I think you could have that CZ's barrel threaded much faster...

Re: Looking for a prethreaded 700 barrel for use w/can Are you only interested in Remington? Take a look at CZ: www.cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-527-varmint/. Chambered in .223 comes with a 1:9 twist and detachable magazines. I have one and it shoots sub-MOA with factory 69 grain match...