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    300 RUM EPR Experiment

    Years ago, I saw some blacktip loaded in 300rum. Zipped right through 1/2" ar500 no problem. It would have been cool to have multiple plates to see just how far it would go though. Ern
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    Free prefits

    Of course, I never said nitride is bad. But some people see it as a cure all, especially when applied to barrels. I know a few trustworthy people who went down the nitride barrel route and they came to the conclusion it did make the barrel last longer......but it took about the same amount of...
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    Free prefits

    I'm as budget as the next guy......just make sure expectations are appropriate. Ern
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    Free prefits

    I've seen a number of 10k+ 308 trainer barrels. These were nothing special...... top shelf stainless cut rifled. Towards the end they were holding barricade practice accuracy. Ern
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    Free prefits

    Hell I can build that 22-250ack for pdogs now. I figure if I get 3 prefits full warranty I can just rotate them out annually.
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    Free prefits

    The thing about Nitride........people think it turns dogshit steel and dogshit machine work into magical unicorn horn. I have no idea the quality of either from the Outlier barrel company above. However, if your feature selling point is a lifetime guarantee on a budget-priced consumable...
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    GA precision

    Good on them for finishing in black oxide, GAP used black cerakote in the past. Ern
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    Chamber question

    I think you are on the right track. If your concerns/expectations are realistic (and I believe they are) then you need to get what you paid for. Keep us posted on the status, customer service in this industry goes a LONG WAY. Ern
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    Chamber question

    You know that cylinder crosshatching is used to hold oil for lubrication and guiding piston ring rotation right? I've yet to see evidence of "too smooth" chamber finish. Under firing pressure the case is going to compress the ejector (and spring) before brass expands.......the whole path of...
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    Barrel Replacement - No-Go - Advice?

    I gave Rusty some options and things to think about before he proceeds. Stay tuned. BTW - Thanks again for the recommendation, it is great to be part of this community. Ern
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    Barrel Replacement - No-Go - Advice?

    Hello everyone. Thanks for the kind words. Without seeing the original barrel and doing a diagnosis.......it sounds like it can be a short chamber issue. It really is a fine line with shouldered prefits. Granted most of us can do it with no problem.......but a seemingly little thing like a...
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    SOLD SPF! US Optics BREA ST-10 (10x), 1/10 MIL EREK knob - $900 (MIL FFP)

    Great little scope. I've been thinking about building an updated m40a1ish rifle for a while and this would work perfectly. Ern
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    Scratched chamber

    I thought a follow up message was in order, for those following this thread. I appreciate Max-The-Phoenix's patience during this process, and I look forward to building him another rifle. Upon receiving the rifle, I broke it down completely and checked/cleaned everything. I repolished the...
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    Optics Bushnell DMR II 3.5-21

    I will take seconds if the trade deal falls through. Ern
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    Fixing barrel threads for muzzle device

    No problemo. Please let me know what happens after you see Dave. I don't know Mr. Tooley personally, but I've heard his name associated with top quality for years......if not decades. You are definitely in good hands there. Ern
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    Fixing barrel threads for muzzle device

    Sounds like a thread fitment issue. Dave can probably run a known good 5/8-24 class3 tap down both thread protectors and they will be fixed. If the APA didn't screw on all the way and given I check my threads with both a thread mic when machining and finally assembly with a female go gage, I...
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    Fixing barrel threads for muzzle device

    I am glad you like your rifle, its hard to go wrong with an Impact/Foundation combo. I build a ton of similar spec rifles. I don't see anything obvious. I am glad you tried a second one. Do both thread protectors screw on to the same point? When they stop is it a firm stop? Or a increasingly...
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    Fixing barrel threads for muzzle device

    Hello again. Sorry to hear about your lackluster experience with the Altus sales folks.........I can assure you it is not the norm. After looking at your pics, I have come to the conclusion the issue is with the thread protector.......I will explain why. In the picture that shows the APA...
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    Fixing barrel threads for muzzle device

    Hi all. That sounds like quite the issue. Please don't run a cheapie die on the existing thread. What brake did it have and what thread protector are you trying to install? I relief cut all muzzle threading I do......because it is the only way to account for the large variety of muzzle...
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    Scratched chamber

    Hello everyone. I appreciate and respect your opinions about Proof barrels. I have my own opinion, not to be aired here, on their quality and business model regarding prefit barrels......nuff said. Back to the OP's concerns. I have the barrel back at my shop. I have cleaned the barrel...
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