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  1. palmettoman

    Precision Rifles.....show em!!

    Really nice rifles around here... My latest build... Bighorn Origin Criterion barrel in 6.5 CM XLR Envy chassis Vortex scope with the new floating dot reticle (really like (y)) It's little sister is bringing up the rear... Savage action Criterion barrel in .223 XLR Element chassis Athlon Ares...
  2. palmettoman

    At what point do you give up and rebarrel?

    I have 2 Criterion barrels in bolt rifles that are fantastic. None of their gas varieties, however. I had the same type issue with my AR10 in 6.5 CM. I lapped the receiver, glued the barrel, made sure everything was right with the gas tube, etc., but the rifle would never group...
  3. palmettoman

    Buttstock for Precision 308

    ^^^ An A2 is what I'm using. The PRS and it was just too long for me. I use this https://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/stock-parts/stock-hardware/cheek-pieces/10-22-universal-titan-cheek-rest-prod117749.aspx to build up the cheek rest. A bit ghetto, but instead of the top screws, I use...
  4. palmettoman

    Advice on barrel and barrel length for a 6.5 Creedmore build

    I just installed a 20" Faxon heavy flute on mine over the weekend. Testing it tomorrow. One thing I did notice in pre-assembly was that it has a shorter throat than the barrel it replaced. I had to reseat alot of ammo.
  5. palmettoman

    Need some guidance with Savage MKII TR

    Thankfully, no extraction problems for mine. I've used Wolf Match exclusively since I found out that's what it liked best.
  6. palmettoman

    Scope recommendations for NRL22 matches

    Midas Tac rec from me as well. Great scopes. Athlon even replaced mine due to a self-inflicted injury.
  7. palmettoman

    22 trainer or 223 help!

    Congrats on your purchase. Great looking rig. I love shooting my .22 as much as my main rifles. They are each setup in a similar chassis with similar glass. My closest range is limited to 200 yards and I find shooting the 22 gives me great training at reading wind. Smallbore F-class...
  8. palmettoman

    Savage MK ii Torque Tuning

    I have mine at 65in/lbs front and rear in my McRees.
  9. palmettoman

    Accurizing a Savage MK2 BV

    I enjoy shooting my MK2 and have moved it to a chassis. The new bottom metal will certainly help. Experimenting with various ammo will as well. They are finicky mistresses. Mine likes the Wolf Match. I purchased and briefly used the Boyd's but got a chassis for my .223 Savage and wanted a...
  10. palmettoman

    Midas tac or Vortex Diamondback tac

    LOL. I also got the joke. I shot my first smallbore F-class match last weekend and used my Midas Tac in {{{{{{mils}}}}}} :o, and don't even vote democrat. The scope did just just fine.
  11. palmettoman

    What chassis systems for Savage mkii?

    I have the McRees and it performs well. I used it in my first Smallbore F-class shoot last weekend and didn't embarrass myself. ;)
  12. palmettoman

    Ar 10 - 6.5 Creedmoor ejection issues

    I was having the same trouble you describe with FTE's until I upgraded my buffer spring to a Tubb's. One spring I used was too heavy, another too light causing false pressure signs, FTE's, torn up brass, etc. A Tubb's spring and gas block adjustment slowed things down a bit. Now it's much better.
  13. palmettoman

    Who makes good 'match grade' AR barrels?

    I've got a Faxon Match 6.5 Creedmore on the way from Brownells. I recently bought a WOA SPR from them as well, but haven't had much chance to shoot it. I plan to correct that in about 2 hours. ;)
  14. palmettoman

    Masterpiece Arms- Atrocious QC, Poor Customer Service. (Vids and Pic)

    I almost bought a MPS chassis, but decided on an Envy when I learned MPA's were now being made as ambi with a plug to cover the unused bolt handle area. Love it. XLR has been great in their communication and their product is top notch. I would return it and buy elsewhere. As a small business...
  15. palmettoman

    ++Bighorn TL3 Builds++

    I just read thru almost all of the pages of this thread (again) ;) getting ideas on a paint job for my Envy chassis and wanted to echo some previous comments on Bighorn's excellent customer service. I recently got an Origin action from them and my FFL promptly lost the trigger pins and scope...
  16. palmettoman

    Sizing effects on OCW....

    I had to reread your title...I thought it said "sizing effects on OCD". I was going to agree whole-heartedly. :). drives me crazy... As to your question, I only full length size, but I don't see how it would have an effect vs. neck sizing only. Others around here are more knowledgeable about...
  17. palmettoman

    Reading Pressure Signs in a Semi-Auto

    Sounds like what I had going on with my 6.5 CM until I got the recoil spring changed out to the Tubbs spring for the AR10. It was kinda like Goldilocks. The first spring I had was too heavy, the second spring was too light allowing the BCG to start back a little too soon. FTE's galore and...
  18. palmettoman

    Varget in short barreled 6.5 Creed w/ 130gr bullet?

    I shot some load tests today of Varget with 123 SMK's out of my 6.5 CM AR10 with a 20" barrel. They finally started grouping and having low SD at my highest charge of 41.2 (over max on Hodgdon's website). All that said (which had absolutely nothing to do with your question :) ), Varget is...
  19. palmettoman

    Brass Annealing Guide

    I'm having the same success with annealing. I broke down and bought the Bench Source when Brownell's had a coupon. For test brass, I use ones damaged by the gas gun, trimmed to short, loose primer pockets, etc. The Tempilaq works great. It's tempting to go by brass color, but I just trust...
  20. palmettoman

    Rifle Scopes Vortex COBRA!

    Fumbles killed the bald eagle...that's just wrong! :o
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