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  1. fryj00

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

    Two boxes already on the way...Dick. (inside joke)
  2. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Swapping Savage Barrels Back and forth

    You will need 1-in-10 twist for those bullet weights. 16 inch barrel will be loud even with a good can. My Savage 10FP is 18 with a small can. It's much quieter with the can but still need muffs. It makes a pretty wicked high pressure hiss. Without a can, 18 is LOUD.
  3. fryj00

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

    Did some quick initial testing with Reloader 17 this evening. I was just trying to zero in quickly on max load. Grouping was not really a concern at this point but I was paying attention. 180 SMK's seated to the lands yielded the following: 48gr - ~2630fps 49gr - ~2670fps 50gr - ~2710fps three...
  4. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Swapping Savage Barrels Back and forth

    Swapping barrels won't hurt anything as long as you properly set the headspace and torque the nut. You're sticking with the same caliber?
  5. fryj00

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

    What is your sizing method?
  6. fryj00

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

    1 in 8 is the twist recommended by Sierra to run the 180 MK.
  7. fryj00

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

    Thanks for the info. The R17 is right about where I figured it would be and this is what I will be trying next. The test loads are already made...just need time to get to the range. I formed my brass with some 4831 SC this past weekend and got right at 2600 fps our of 53 grains...not impressive...
  8. fryj00

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

    That's a nice boomstick, sir.
  9. fryj00

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

    LOL, damnit, I thought I deleted that video...
  10. fryj00

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

    That's cool. You have any pics of your rig? I'm a small guy so keeping my rifle compact is important to me. I also run a 18 inch .308 Savage 10FP/McRee with a suppressor. Shorties are more capable than most would believe. In fact, I am expecting to get nearly the speeds that you are out of my...
  11. fryj00

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

    More compact, more mag capacity, and more versatile. Since this is a short action/barrel nut design, I can easily switch to any caliber that uses the .308 bolt head in about 15 min. Not that I intend to do a lot of that but there may be a 6x47 Lapua barrel in the future.
  12. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Shilen DGR

    http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/sniper-hide-gunsmithing/214393-short-action-284-win-tactical-l-build-shilen-action-barrel.html I'm doing a full write up with pics. Not done yet though. Will be adding comments as I develop ammo and get field experience.
  13. fryj00

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

    One modification that I had to make to the action was to mill clearance for the nose of these long rounds into the bottom of the feed ramp. I am using Accurate Mag AICS mags with no liner. The absence of the liner gives an additional .080" of length to the COAL which is important when stuffing a...
  14. fryj00

    Gunsmithing How do you clamp when bedding?

    When I did my stock, I simply used a pair of large Harbor Freight carpenter's clamps with light clamping force to hold the action into place. 12" Ratcheting Bar Clamp / Spreader
  15. fryj00

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

    I'm going to do a full write-up on this build to share the details with anyone who is interested. Hopefully, my experiences with this might save you some time or help you find a way. I just put the rifle together and load development is soon to follow. So I shoot tactical comps and was...
  16. fryj00

    Gunsmithing Shilen DGR

    I just finished putting together a short action .284 Winchester "tactical" rifle with a Shilen DGR and 4-groove barrel. I also used the Shilen comp trigger. I'm still doing load development but I am pretty happy with turnout thus far. There are a few things to know about using one for a build...
  17. fryj00

    2013 thunder valley precision shoot dates

    Thinking about shooting the Intimidator this Sunday. Does anyone know the details for distances, round count, cost, and start time? Thanks for any help! -Bryan
  18. fryj00

    Reade range "summer" snipers challenge 2013

    Miker, I'm in if a spot is still open. Will mail MO tomorrow. -Bryan
  19. fryj00

    Bhtc long range snper challenge jun 8 lewistown pa

    Any slots left open for this match? Cost? Round count? Thanks - Bryan
  20. fryj00

    READE RANGE "SPRING" SNIPERS CHALLENGE 2013

    Rifle types Can both teammates use precision guns or will this be a carbine/precision or ...? Thanks - Bryan
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