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    Gradous Rifle Build

    I found Robert Gradous of "Gradous Rifles" a few years ago while searching for a new rifle smith. He has helped me with several rifles and I have always been very pleased with his work. My last build was my favorite because of the experience. I ended up with a new Remington 5R and it shot 3/4...
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    Gunsmithing compact 308 home shop build

    Re: compact 308 home shop build Awsome thread and rifle. Beat you can't wait to see how it shoots.
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    Rem. LTR vs. Rem 5R

    Re: Rem. LTR vs. Rem 5R Both should shoot well. The LTR is shorter and lighter. The 5R has 11.25 twist instead of 1:12 which in theory should shoot the 175s better than 168s. The rifling in the 5R is on a radius which should cut down on cleaning time. The 5R is stainless. Both have the...