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  1. Q

    Neck turning and chamber sizing

    So, if your bullet loaded in case measures .314 with neck turned brass then you can say the chamber needs to be at .316 or do you want more clearance? Also should I buy Nosler, Norma or Hornady brass? I've only had experience with Hornady brass so I dont know about the others.
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    Neck turning and chamber sizing

    Neck Turning Basics I did read this, but it didn't really answer my questions (Im a machinist/mechanic/engineering student, in that order) but gave me alot more questions.
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    Neck turning and chamber sizing

    Im building a custom 7 Rem Mag and want to really squeeze every drop of performance out of it, so I thought I would venture into the neck turning territory. I've been meaning to start neck turning anyway to get more consistent neck tension and avoid donuts anyway. My question is, what do I need...
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    7mm barrel choices-

    Um... where did you hear that? As it turns out, this world is incredibly damn small- my mother works at the pharmacy in Seven Points, and knew Mrs. Shilen (sorry I suck with names) before she passed away. I was talking to my mother friday about my barrel coming in when she told me she knows Ed...
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    7mm barrel choices-

    You guys WON'T believe it, but I got an email from Shilen about my barrel- guess they had one laying around somewhere that was unearthed!! (or they made one real quick, but I doubt that) and its supposedly on the way! Whoop!
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    7mm barrel choices-

    Ha. That figures. Well, I'll wait and see if they pick that bullet back up. I really hope so. It would be a shame to see such a nice bullet get killed off. If it doesn't come back, Berger has some nice bullets out there. Thanks for the reply.
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    7mm barrel choices-

    Well if Shilen barrels are junk, im sure someone would have chimed in about it. In other news, thinking about the 162g AMAX Hornady bullet for this combo- has a great BC and while the weight isn't what I would really like to see, its up there. I have heard rumors of this bullet going unstable...
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    7mm barrel choices-

    Ordering a 7mm 1:9 twist select match grade barrel with a #7 standard varmint contour from Shilen. Probably not gonna see it till next fall, but thats okay. I can wait.
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    7mm barrel choices-

    So there is NO difference in bullet friction or speed between 4, 5 or 6 rifling? Well what the hell is the point of different rifling if 6 has worked since steel was invented? Its gotta do SOMETHING. Right?????
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    7mm barrel choices-

    Was thinking of a regular 6r Krieger barrel in 7mm for my 7 Rem Mag build but was curious about the 5r stuff only for the following: I assume accuracy between 5r and 6r is the same with no advantages to either. I guess that between 5r and 6r there is a slight FPS advantage that goes to...
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    7mm Rem Mag parts/build list

    Love to hear all this! Diver- thank you for the weight. Good to know.
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    7mm Rem Mag parts/build list

    No barrel or trigger advice? Im thinking 8.5:1 twist... any thoughts? Would like to shoot 175gr projectiles...
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    7mm Rem Mag parts/build list

    Decided to stick with a 7mm Rem Mag, so I have currently purchased- One brand new Left handed 7mm Rem Mag Remington 700 from Gander (Looked at it 5 times, negotiated 4 different times, finally got them to cut me a deal on it) TAC21 chassis, left handed long action (3lbs, 1 oz) Magpul PRS stock...
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    Where to start with a custom rifle build?

    bluto77- do you say that because the AR15 style stock is very unforgiving in the recoil department? or do you just dislike the ergonomics of that setup? Personally, I love the stock that comes on the TRG42 Sako- with an adjustable cheek riser and butt pad, I would just get that setup and bed...
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    Where to start with a custom rifle build?

    Does WHOOP answer your question? :D Also, decided to run the TAC21 chassis, Atlas bipod and Magpul PRS rear stock. Just gotta decide how thick I can get the barrel with fluting, or how thick without.
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    Where to start with a custom rifle build?

    You hit the nail on the head. I finally made a last decision on the caliber, because I had to just be realistic about what I wanted to do with the rifle. I want to use it in F-class open competitions, which has a weight limit of 22lbs... well I was planning on using a #9 barrel (yes, insanely...
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    Where to start with a custom rifle build?

    Well I finally decided since im spending the money, why not go with a .338 lapua? I can finally get out to the longer ranges (I need to push myself out there anyway) and its still good enough for hunting, but also works for F class shooting- I'll leave the benchrest stuff to the .308 and just...
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    Where to start with a custom rifle build?

    Okay, so after talking to one of the guys over at Burdett and Sons, I need to start by finding the action- I was recommended to stay with the Remington 700 action due to parts availability and popularity- I just need to find a long magnum action- I do have a question regarding the 7mm caliber-...
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    Where to start with a custom rifle build?

    Probably should have thought of that one myself- I just didn't want to waste anybody's time unless im ordering something right then and there.... but I don't know whats good to order.... and salesmen do sell their own products...
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    Where to start with a custom rifle build?

    Well, just like the title says, I want a new rifle but don't know where to start. I thought I would build a custom rifle from the ground up (ive always wanted to do that) but have NO idea where to start! I know that I do want it to be a 7mm Rem Mag (love the ballistics, recoil is lighter...
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