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Re: Twist rate question - 1050fps vrs 2600fps MV We have found that by reducing the bullet weight by 13% to 15%. will provide a stable and accurate load. In the 1:10 twist 308 the 168SMK and 175SMK's are very accurate. Trying to shoot either of those bullets at 1055fps will cause keyhole...

Re: Do I need a gunsmith? With the items you've stated,(Stiller action and pre threaded / chambered barrel), NO, you will need a gunsmith or machinist with a gun building background to properly set headspace. Hope that helps.

Re: How bad ARE things getting? If more criminals are shot (dead), there would be less repeat offenders! Happy hunting.

Re: 308 or 6.5x47 Lapua I own both. I only use the 6.5X47L in competition for just the reasons you stated, wind has less affect on bullet at long distance and flatter trajectory plus the lower recoil (not much) allows you to stay on target after the shot. The 6.5X47L actually uses about 3 gr...

Re: Is Savage killing the Custom Rifle market? As a custom gun builder myself, I believe the newer factory weapons are actually helping the custom build business! With more and more shooters getting better and better at shooting, there is more of a demand for the custom (just right for me)...

Re: Rem 700 trigger question As a gunsmith, I've done trigger jobs on several hundred Remington 700's over the years. The answer to your question is : YES. A Remington 700 trigger will work whether it's a new X-Mark Pro or the older trigger. With a little attention and proper adjustment the...

Re: Which 6.5 with a 20"-22" Barrel?? I'm running a 6.5X47L in a Bartlien 8.25 twist barrel. My barrel is 26.75" though. I have found 2810 fps to 2830 fps produces sub 0.5 MOA (usually mid .3's but I believe the gun is better than that. I'm not!) I run Berger 130 and 140 gr VLD with same...

Re: short action .308 bolt face options? .243, .308, 7-08, 6.5X47L just to name a few. Good luck and have fun!

Re: What lathe for the home gunsmith? I've been building customs on Smithy's and Precision Matthews now for years. Both are more than adaquate to preform all operations necessary to build extremely high accuracy weapons. What ever you go with, make sure you budget for DRO's. Really makes...

Re: Machines and tooling I would recommend that whatever you purchase allow for the installation of a DRO on both machines! It will make your life easier and your time at the machines more enjoyable not to mention repeatable accuracy is more attainable. Happy chip making, it's what I love to...

Re: shilen barrels We've used Shilen Select Match barrels on about 97% of our custom builds. We guarantee sub 0.5 MOA accuracy with FACTORY MATCH AMMO using 5 shot groups (duplicated) for verification. Never had a Shilen that could not perform to those standards! We've built 308's that would...

Re: Best Book for Home Gunsmith? +1 Both excellent books!

Re: Would like to hear from owners of Rifle Basix I've been using one on my personal weapon for several years. I've experienced no problems and am totally satisfied with the quality and performance. Everyone that shoots my weapon is truly impressed with the trigger. As a gun builder and...

Re: Bolt knob fitting Yachtee, It can be done with a few hand tools and a grinder like Teggy1 stated above but usually does not come out looking too good. Do you have access to a lathe and or mill machine? If not, I would strongly recommend you spend the couple bucks to have it done by a...

Re: Additional work on Rifle Basix trigger for Win M70 emmagee, On the Rifle Basix trigger you actually don't do anything to the sear angles you only adjust the amount of sear engagement ( how far the trigger falls under the sear block). It does not require stoning or anything like that. I...

Re: Additional work on Rifle Basix trigger for Win M70 I've installed lots of Rifle Basix triggers and the only time I run into that problem is when the trigger's weight of pull is set very close to the bottom limit or below. i.e. , if the triggers range is 1.5# to 3.5# the closer you adjust...

Re: Rem 700 trigger question / confusion I've intalled Jewell, Timney, Rifle Basix, Shilen and probably did trigger jobs on several hundred Remington stock triggers up to an including the new version X-Mark Pro. So here goes, on the Remington stock trigger there is nothing YOU can do to...

Re: Another Shilen Trigger question 243Varminter: How light are you trying to set the weight of pull ? Sometimes if the weight of pull is set too low there is not enough tension on the spring to correctly reset the sear/trigger engagement. This is specially true if you have the weight of...

Re: Converting Rem. 700 Long Action To .338 Lapua Yes, it can be done. I have built them on Rem 700 long actions. There is a lot of massageing to the receiver on the port openings. To get around the possible bolt lug failure ( althought I've never seen one) I use a PTG machined bolt with the...

Re: best degreaser for duracoat prep? The process we use to degrease a weapon prior to Duracoat is to spray down with Simple Green , wipe down with clean non lint rag, blow dry. Then we blast at 90 psi ( determined by media and nozzle tip opening). Once blasted we spray down with denatured...