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    Bedding

    I tend to agree with this since you're a beginner. Epoxying the pillars in place first (make SURE they're the correct length for your action/configuration) makes it a no-brainer as the barreled action will have it's elevation "set" by the pillars- all you need to do is relieve the wood all the...
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    RemArms Sloppy Warranty Repair

    So is a factory "modifed" M700 where some hack decided to practice with a punch a few extra times, better or worse, than a "unmodified" Savage? Sorry gentlemen...
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    Gunsmithing Custom Build a Precision Rifle

    On what, specifically? I can't tell if you're looking for validation, or suggestions. After all, this is a precision rifle forum- most here, have built or had others build custom rifles for them. What answers, or advice- are you seeking?
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    Short Freebore 7-6.5prc variant

    Best bet is to call Manson or JGS.
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    Hornady Comparator Readings

    In addition, be sure that the casehead is firmly seated/square to the caliper jaw. Also, cheap calipers are often not repeatable ( no idea whether yours are, just sayin'). Does it return to 0.000 every time you close the jaws? Measure a suitable object multiple times, and see if you get the...
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    Gunsmithing Crown Damage

    ^^^ Damn, no shit...didn't even look at the photos. No borescope needed for that, huh?
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    Gunsmithing Crown Damage

    This. That minuscule scratch across the crown is now way going to affect the flow of gas across the crown to deflect the bullet. Check the edge of the bore with a Q-tip to be sure it doesn't grab any fibers. I always put a very small 60 degree counterbore at the edge of the crown after cutting...
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    7prc headspace issue!

    As I've always understood it, internal ballistics are: Firing pin pushes the case forward- it'll seat on the shoulder, belt or rim depending on the design Once the clearance is removed, the primer detonates and the case blows out to form to the chamber. Case is held in place by 60 some thou of...
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    7prc headspace issue!

    That's a problem...
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    7prc headspace issue!

    The numbers are right on the SAAMI print... Datum length is 1.90- 1.910 max. No go, and field dimensions are subjective and can/do vary by gage manufacturer. It is also true that comparator bushings are often not precise (hence, "COMPARATOR")- but if you have telescoping gages on inside mike you...
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    Can a lead sled reflect the accuracy of my rifle and load?

    How many rounds? What's the cleaning/copper removal regimen you use? As mentioned, check the usual shit- though with loose action or scope mounts you'd see more than 1/4". I don't think it's you, inconsistent shooters shoot inconsistent groups.
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    375 Cheytac rifles today? Or something else.

    "Kick like a mule" is mitigated with a heavy stick and an effective brake... The .300 WM is definitely capable at 1K. Question is, what exactly is "1K+"? Mile? 2K? longer? I see no reason to go "exotic" at a mile or less unless it's "because I can" and $$ is no object. The .338 LM and .300 NM...
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    Who here has a custom Tikka action?

    Of course you're removing threading- you would need a relief cut at the end of the receiver for that not to be the case. Been a while since I did one so I don't remember the amount faced to remove that chamfer but I think it's inconsequential. IIRC you still end up with a tenon of approx the...
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    Inconsistent POI.

    I retract my prior statement after taking a better look at the targets :) I agree. Group sizes aren't substantially different, something "loose" is usually inconsistent scattergun groups.
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    Gunsmithing Questions about brakes and muzzle threading

    Shims are an option, or the fugly crush washer...
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    Inconsistent POI.

    Some of their stocks don't need bedding. I looked up the M40A1 and it doesn't specify one way or the other. When looking at POI shifts like that I go to bedding, or something loose- action screws, scope mount/rings, or possibly the scope itself (swap out with a known "good" one to rule that...
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    Advice on Cartridge and Rifle (and a lot of other stuff) for High Accuracy Bolt Action Rifle

    7-08 for whitetails, and very capable at 1k with high BC boolits.
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    6.8-300 PRC

    I know this... My point was the same as that above- very limited bullet selection, and too light IMO- the heaviest .270's are around 170 grains from what I see (never owned one). If I were going to neck down the .300, I'd do 7mm- JMOYMMV.
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    Savage 110 Tactical Barrel chatter marks

    Welcome to the world of Savages... Most all of them look like that, and most of them consistently shoot sub minute out of the box. No idea why their rifling buttons produce that chatter much more so than other production barrels, but results at the target prove the detriment to accuracy is...
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    How much magnification for 1 mile?

    Do these need to be on swingers, or do they work on silhouettes/fixed plates?
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