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    Gunsmithing O index muzzle break barrel threading?

    I ordered one of Ross Shulers muzzle breaks with vents on the side and 3 holes on top, bottom is solid meaning it needs to thread on the barrel exact for the 3 holes to be aligned at o degrees on top. I'm dropping it and my rifle off at my smith tomorrow, he has never done one of these 0 index...
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    XLR Chassis Stock

    Re: XLR Chassis Stock I plan on getting one of these for my Remington 700 (new build). If I put a 10 or 20 Moa sloap rail on the action, will a scope with a 56mm bell clear the hand guard where it bolts to the action portion of the chassis? The connecting area looks rather high on the top...
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    Long throat vs short throat - 700 300 WM 5r

    So I was at Cabellas yesterday looking at scopes for my new 5r in 300 WM. the guy asked if its a long or short throat...I say "huh"! He tries explaining the difference to me and I believe I get it. It's basically where the rifling begins in the breach. The gun is going to my smith this week for...
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    Picatinny Rail in SS

    Re: Picatinny Rail in SS Thanks for the explanation makes perfect sense now.
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    Picatinny Rail in SS

    Re: Picatinny Rail in SS Thanks entelodont, just what I was looking for. Question regarding the forward slope, what is the advantage of this vs a flat base/rail? Steve
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    Picatinny Rail in SS

    I just received my Remington 700 5R 26" in 300 WM, this is a stainless steel barrel. I plan on mounting it in a XLR Chassis not sure on the scope yet, possible NF but I'm sure it will be black. I'm trying to find a rail in SS to match the barrel, so far with no luck. This is my first build...
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    Need help choosing muzzle break

    Re: Need help choosing muzzle break Going with RWS, Ross is great to deal with. Quick replies to me emails and his reviews are outstanding. Thanks everyone for your help. Steve
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    Remington 700 5R

    Re: Remington 700 5R Got my 5R from franks on Friday shot it Saturday sans scope. For a 300 win mag the recoil was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. With the heavy barrel it weigh in at 11 lbs. Steve
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    Need help choosing muzzle break

    Re: Need help choosing muzzle break Just curious, whichever break I choose, do I need to measure my outside diameter of the barrel to make sure the break is wider? Probably a stupid question but I'm new at this. Also wha,t should I expect to pay for having the barrel threaded? I'm leaning...
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    Need help choosing muzzle break

    Re: Need help choosing muzzle break I don't plan to hunt with this gun, strictly range. I'm new to the sport and to be honest everything I know about the different guns I have learned from the knowledge on this forum. Was never a bolt guy before and now have 2 700's. Also, I have not fired a...
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    Need help choosing muzzle break

    I just purchased a Remington 700 300 WM 5r 26" in stainless steel. Can anybody make a recommendation for a stainless steel non coated break? Any help is much appreciated. Thank You, Steve
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    Remington 700 5R

    Re: Remington 700 5R Found one at Franks Guns out of NY, 700 300 WM 5r 26" SS. Shipped same day, he was easy to work with. Thanks to everyone for your info on this. Can't wait for it to arrive. Steve
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    Remington 700 5R

    Re: Remington 700 5R Thanks for the info, I saw those on buds. I'm looking for a 300 win mag. Are there any other reputable online dealers to look at? Call me paranoid but I'm always a little cautious when purchasing high priced items online. Thank you for all the responses, I appreciate...
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    Remington 700 5R

    Re: Remington 700 5R Thanks for the info, I stopped in at my gun shop and he couldn't find any from his usual dealers, will have to keep looking.
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    Remington 700 5R

    Re: Remington 700 5R I don't see the 5R listed under Remingtons 700 site, is this an option under one of the other models? I've been researching my first build in 300 WM and was considering the Sendaro but I keep seeing good review references to the 5R. Thanks, Steve
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    Armalite AR10 National Match

    Re: Armalite AR10 National Match I to am looking at this AR10, have been really looking around and realize that a bolt action would give better performance on long range shooting. My main use for this would initially be bench rest with bipod shooting, with the versatility of being used as a...