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    Suppressors 300 RUM Recommendations

    I'm looking to purchase my first Suppressor. It will be going on a 300RUM with a 26" barrel with a velocity of a little over 3,000fps. It's primarily a hunting rig so I'm thinking a direct thread on mount instead of a quick disconnect - I'd like the best repeatability possible. I'd also prefer...
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    Gunsmithing Jewell Trigger Issue

    I stripped the trigger assembly down and polished: - sides of the firing pin block - inside edges of trigger assembly plates (where they contact the firing pin block) It seems to have resolved the issue --- Thanks for the help guys
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    Gunsmithing Jewell Trigger Issue

    I hope it don't have to beat a precision instrument with a hammer in order to get it to work haha....It does it in and out of the stock...I took the trigger assembly back off the action to inspect it and when putting it back its feels much tighter (thicker) than the factory rigger assembly. The...
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    Gunsmithing Jewell Trigger Issue

    I just installed a Jewell HVR on my Remington 700. Initially the inside of the manners stock had to be cut back in order to allow the safety tang to function smoothly and not "hang". Resolved in short order with a Dremel Tool. My issue now is that the trigger will fire when the bolt is closed...
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    Gunsmithing 300wby to 7wsm

    I'm looking to convert my 300wby to a 7wsm. Reasons: -From my research 7wsm has proven effectiveness down range at extended distances (target and hunting) -I have a 300win and 300RUM..i feel like the 300wby does not offer a huge advantage over these two 30's that I can justify the keeping...
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    Gunsmithing Gunsmith Near North Central WV

    Need to bed a barreled action
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    Seekins DBM

    I'm putting my Remy 700 into a new stock (manners t5a) and I'd like to run a Seekins DBM as well. From my research I understand that I'll need to run a 338 AICS mag and cut out the ribs to accommodate the 300 RUM round...is that correct? Also - Which Seekins DBM is going to work for me? -...
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    New Stick from the Wife

    Remington 700 Sendero SFII 300 RUM Ken Ferrell Rings and Base Brake, Bolt, Bolt Knob by SSG Sightron 6-24x50 30mm LRMOA Next: Jewell Trigger Karsten's Adjustable Cheek Piece - or - Manners MCS-T5A
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    Range Report 300 RUM load

    Re: 300 RUM load 208gr A-Max (BC .648) ?
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    Range Report 300 RUM load

    I'm looking at switching from 180gr Nosler BT (BC .507) over to: - 190gr Berger VLD (BC .570) - 200gr Accubond (BC .588) - 210gr Berger VLD (BC .631) - 230gr Berger (BC.743) This will be run out of a Remy 700 Sendero 26" barrel. (Also playing with powders) Anyone have any...
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    Gunsmithing Gunsmith Near North Central WV

    Looking for a good gunsmith near North Central WV Thanks
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    Remington 700 Improvements

    I'd like to hear some recommendations/suggestions from others. <span style="font-weight: bold">Situation:</span> New Remington 700 SFII 300RUM (Factory Set-Up). Ken Ferrel 20moa base and Rings Sightron SIII SS 6-24x50 LRMOA <span style="font-weight: bold">Question:</span> Should anything be...
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    Rifle Scopes WTB NF NXS 5.5-22 x 50NP-R1

    Re: WTB NF NXS 5.5-22x50NP-R1 or LEUPOLDM4 6.5-20x50TM Thats ok. I didnt realize new members couldn't post in the class'ds. I should have realized why and/or read around some more to find out why it wasnt letting me.
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    Rifle Scopes WTB NF NXS 5.5-22 x 50NP-R1

    Re: WTB NF NXS 5.5-22x50NP-R1 or LEUPOLDM4 6.5-20x50TM tried but it wouldnt let me