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  1. Varminterror

    Custom MC Actions vs Traditional Custom Actions

    What exactly are MRAD’s and DesertTech’s doing which wasn’t done with Stillers, Win70’s, R700/40x/M24’s in service application? Maybe I missed something…
  2. Varminterror

    Bonding action to chassis

    I don't know that anyone is still doing so, but folks used to "glue" BR and F-class actions into their stocks. I remember folks using trigger hangers which were accessible from the bottom of the stock, just pull the trigger guard and the hanger... Barrel changes were relatively easy also - rear...
  3. Varminterror

    Custom MC Actions vs Traditional Custom Actions

    I'm relatively certain the latter statement made here is well disproven, as there are hundreds if not thousands of Impact, Defiance, Zermatt, Seekins, Terminus, ARC, Bat etc actions out there which all drop into the same or similar chassis footprints, using R700 pattern triggers and drop in...
  4. Varminterror

    Custom MC Actions vs Traditional Custom Actions

    There are a lot of actions which allow for barrel interchangeability - any Zeus, Ruckus, Tenacity, 737R, Bat, Nucleus, Havak etc can do that. Like I said, there’s a big difference between a hand-tight shouldered barrel with a locking screw/clamp and the slip-tenon models. Nut style barrels are...
  5. Varminterror

    Brass lifespan

    If you spend the money to start annealing just for brass life, you are likely to be disappointed. Consistency between firings is the benefit. Brass life on reduced/delayed split necks is a side-effect. But for your 223 Lapua brass, you’ll quite likely see a benefit of returned consistency.
  6. Varminterror

    Custom MC Actions vs Traditional Custom Actions

    Where, in any competitive format, do MC/QC actions hold superiority? What advantage(s) do the more complex QC’s bring beyond what they call “QC”? Recognizing here, there’s a big difference between QC’s with non-conventional barrel designs like the MRAD or DesertTech vs. standard actions which...
  7. Varminterror

    Custom MC Actions vs Traditional Custom Actions

    I'm with DBD, most custom actions these days already are drop-in compatible with controlled headspace, so the optionality of MC actions is really moot - it's just a difference in the tools required for changing the barrels. I have .473" and .532" bolts for my Defiance Ruckus, have three bolt...
  8. Varminterror

    Remington 700 SA Bolt, Old Style vs New

    The later (more rare) XP-100R's had a more conventional bolt handle. Considering the rarity of the XP100's, and especially XP-100R's, I might be surprised if this is anything more than a Model 7 bolt, but it's clearly not a 700 short action bolt.
  9. Varminterror

    6mm Migraine

    Gonna need a lot of weight to get where it needs to be. You’ll want your rifle to balance slightly forward of center of your barricade bag, which for a Schmedium or MFC means 4-5” in front of the front action screw. I’m not a top level shooter, I’m usually in the high 70’s to 80’s when my rifle...
  10. Varminterror

    6mm Migraine

    Nothing wrong with 6 creed for PRS, just not much barrel life. But if you’re paying to shoot factory ammo anyway, paying for new barrels shouldn’t be an issue. MTU or Proof Competition Contour, 26-27”, get that weight out front where it belongs.
  11. Varminterror

    Remington 700 SA Bolt, Old Style vs New

    No. Model 7’s are shorter. The 600/660’s are also shorter, as are the XP/XR actions and bolts - if memory serves, the 600’s and XP/XR’s did use the same bolt, however. Action bore diameters and raceways are the same, but obviously the body lengths aren’t, meaning they aren’t interchangeable. So...
  12. Varminterror

    Seekins Havak HIT 6.5cm (accuracy and barrel coming loose under hand strength)

    Personally, I’m not a huge fan of the barrel clamp. But at its core, the Hit is a stainless action with a shouldered barrel, so you can torque the barrel up to 75-100ft.lbs. like any other rifle and have confidence that your barrel is secure. That’s how the standard Havak’s and Havak Elements...
  13. Varminterror

    Should I swap this scope mount out?

    What does Warne say about the recoil tolerance of that mount? If they say it’s good for the recoil, then it’s as good as Warne is, and Warne is pretty good. It might be better to have a mount point on the rail directly below that forward ring position, if your rail is long enough for that, but...
  14. Varminterror

    Impact 737, Proof pre-fit, MDT ACC Elite vs AI AT-X for PRS

    One is leading the competition you’re pursuing, one isn’t present almost at all. That’s enough info.
  15. Varminterror

    Aero Precision Solus Bravo

    I had a chance to handle one a new shooter student brought to a train up class, and it really wasn’t my cup of tea. For $1300, it’s a good rifle, but it was underweight and balanced far rearward.
  16. Varminterror

    "Best" stock for precision 223 ar15?

    XLR & Luth-AR ahead of Magpul PRS for me. It takes too much forward weight to make up for the PRS for my favor.
  17. Varminterror

    Seekins Havak Action Question

    The Hit is a different action from the standard Havak, although sharing the same bolt and breach block (think kinda like Ruger American vs. RPR - same deal). All of the Seekins bolt rifles use the same barrel tenon and headspace dimensions, because they all use the same bolt and the same breach...
  18. Varminterror

    Super trickler, Auto trickler or charge master

    Just passing on the observation. You can see the posters and the date stamp there, I trust you can find the thread, it’s only a few days old. The OP there mentions they tried Elfer’s settings and still isn’t getting good throws. Elfer, Peter, and Rex have all commented to the variability in the...
  19. Varminterror

    Looking to replace my Hornady Auto Charge

    SuperTrickler or AutoTrickler V4.
  20. Varminterror

    Super trickler, Auto trickler or charge master

    Join the Super Trickler group on Facebook, seems to be powder dependent, at least in cursory review, but guys are having some really long charges, and a few guys reported the machine will “look for the last kernel” for a really long time.
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