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  1. fryj00

    Photos My new SHORT ACTION SALVAGE 284 WINCHESTER

    What size groups did you end up getting out of the AccuBond LR's? Have any pictures by chance? I have a short action .284 also and I'm really interested in this bullet. Thanks! -Bryan
  2. fryj00

    8208 XBR and 308

    That is cookin ;-) It was a factory Savage 10FP 26in barrel cut down to 18. With the Scenars, I would show pressure signs long before that but with the Sierras, the bearing surface is so short that I could run a lot more powder before I showed signs of pressure. My Scenar load was more...
  3. fryj00

    8208 XBR and 308

    I have run it with 155 Scenars and 155 Palmas with very good results. I have been using mostly Federal and Lapua brass with around 43gr with the Scenars @ ~2725 or 45gr with the Palmas @ ~2840. These numbers are from a 18in 5R Savage barrel.
  4. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Short action .284 Win "tactical"l build on a Shilen action/barrel

    Had the rifle out at Thunder Valley this weekend and finally got it to perform like I wanted though with a slow load. It shot a 5-shot bughole after zeroing, chrono'd it, and ran the dope in Applied Ballistics and the dope was good after one small adjustment. My partner and I won the Intimidator...
  5. fryj00

    Gunsmithing PT&G bottom metal problem

    Agreed. I have called them a few times and they are easy to work with. They swapped a long action bottom metal that I won off of a prize table for a short action unit at no charge for me. Good people. -Bryan
  6. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Short action .284 Win "tactical"l build on a Shilen action/barrel

    Quinc, at this point, I would use the Winchester even if I had to replace it every few firings. For one, it's waaaaay cheaper than 6.5-284 Lapua brass and these days my time is worth more than my money. I would love to not have to put countless hours into brass prep.
  7. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Short action .284 Win "tactical"l build on a Shilen action/barrel

    Come to think of it, since length isn't an issue, why not run the 180 SMK's? They are cheaper than the Bergers and really slick BC. Of course, that assumes a fast twist barrel...
  8. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Manners buttpad removal

    Well, I PM'd with Thomas Manners and he tells me that the pads are glued on...which would be why I couldn't figure out what type of fastener I was looking at. I will probably send the stock back to Manners to have the LOP shortened. I don't want to mess with the adhesive. Sucks though cause I...
  9. fryj00

    Gunsmithing 300wm chambering issue.

    Glad you got your issue worked out...and cheaply too. Happy shooting.
  10. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Short action .284 Win "tactical"l build on a Shilen action/barrel

    I have tried 4831SC and the loads were fairly accurate but just too damned slow. (~2600) I have not tried 4350 yet. Btw, you do know that the 162 AMAX has been discontinued? At least for now. Look at the 168 Berger Classic Hunter...wicked good BC and short OAL.
  11. fryj00

    Gunsmithing 300wm chambering issue.

    Are you saying that you have trouble closing the bolt on a case? If so, I would guess that your barrel is not headspaced correctly. I would get yourself a go gauge for your caliber and try to chamber it. I bet your bolt won't close on it...which is bad.
  12. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Manners buttpad removal

    Anyone know how to get the buttpad off of a T6A? What fasteners are used...phillips, hex, regular? Even when I look down in the little slits (holding open with needle nose), I can't tell what kind of fastener I am looking at nor can I get any tool to "bite". Need to get this damned thing off...
  13. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Short action .284 Win "tactical"l build on a Shilen action/barrel

    Still on the old stuff. Got a new batch on the way. Hopefully this time I'll avoid some of the issues I ran into before. No can yet. I'm just going to run the brake and leave my can on my .308 for now.
  14. fryj00

    Gunsmithing barrel opinions for a savage

    I also have a Savage platform and have been doing some of the same research. I can't speak to the .338 specifically but I think we basically have three convenient choices - McGowen, Criterion, and Shilen. Criterion and Shilen can both be had from Northlander at pretty reasonable cost. McGowen...
  15. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Short action .284 Win "tactical"l build on a Shilen action/barrel

    I called Winchester a couple of weeks ago and they said 2015 for the next batch.
  16. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Short action .284 Win "tactical"l build on a Shilen action/barrel

    I was able to get to the range and do some testing this weekend. I have been battling with inconsistency issues with this weapon/ammo. I think the rifle is solid now and I have a load that is doing ok. More development to come in that area. I'm getting 2850fps out of my 22in barrel with...
  17. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Short action .284 Win "tactical"l build on a Shilen action/barrel

    Yeah, I guess I do. I have done some ammo testing and I can't get the thing to group consistently. Once it shot a 1/2 MOA group and, the next time, the same load shot 2 MOA. The dispersion is pretty random. Since the same load performs differently from one time to the next, I am beginning to...
  18. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Swapping Savage Barrels Back and forth

    Yeah, I understood what you meant. I just think it sounds problematic and shortcuts usually lead to undesirable results.
  19. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Swapping Savage Barrels Back and forth

    I am willing to bet that you could just headspace and torque faster than you can clean up and reapply some permanent adhesive. I paid $40 for my stainless precision nut from Northalnder. I'm sure you could find used factory nuts for less. Beware, Savage barrel nuts all look the same on the...
  20. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Swapping Savage Barrels Back and forth

    1. I would not recommend that. I would rather KNOW that the barrel is headspaced correctly every time because I measured it. It really isn't difficult to do. 2. You would have to have a barrel nut for every barrel 3. You would likely never be able to fit that barrel through the spindle of a...
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