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Custom .223 Ackley Imp. Rem 700

Custom 6.5 x 284 Rem 700

Re: Arizona Savage gunsmith Thanks for the plug Mark! I'm not on here much but drop in from time to time. Just did a barrel job on a Savage the other day. Funny that.

Re: recontouring finished fluted barrel Anything "can" be done but I believe this falls under the "should it be done" I'd say no. Not knowing the manufacturer I would make the assumption that it has been stress relieved. Putting it through the process of removing the flutes would definately...

Re: Too cool. DAAAAAAAMN!!!!

Re: Why taper a barrel? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DocEd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A little insight from a "benchrest weenie" here. In all classes of short range BR except Unlimited or Heavy Bench, there are rules restricting barrel...

Re: Why taper a barrel? Thanks all (most)! Even though I've been shooting for decades, harmonics are not something I hear a great deal about. I know the effects on pencil barrels but hadn't really considered it as it relates to tactical field guns. I'll have to look into this more. I have a...

Re: Why taper a barrel? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have an untapered, 27.75" finished length Shilen on a Savage 12 which started as an FV. It's in a Choate Sniper stock, which even with the factory...

I don't think I have ever heard a solid explaination for tapering a barrel other than "to reduce weight". Is there a quantifiable reason to taper a rifle barrel other than weight savings?

Re: Proof for all the haters (Ryan S) <span style="font-weight: bold">Never</span> think you have to prove anything to anyone but <span style="font-weight: bold">yourself</span>! <span style="font-weight: bold">Good Man!</span> Good Hunting!

Re: Who does their own Moly bullet coating Thanks for the reply! So do I understand that you place the moly powder in a tumbler with the shot (any size?) and bullets (not live rounds) and that's it? If so it sounds really messy! By "not waxing" do you mean not using the moly sticks? I...

I've been reloading for years but have never tried moly coating factory non-moly bullets. What is the best process? Thanks