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Bug is getting me to try something new. I'd like to get something for inbetween my .260 and 300WM. Use is just for banging steel/targets for fun. I was thinking something off a long action. I have a few hundred fresh Lapua 6.5x284 cases just sitting collecting dust and was thinking either...

Looking to wrap up a 300WM Savage build. The 26" barrels are available at may places, but to go to a 28" I'm looking a 3-5 month special order wait. I was building this to try to get up to Thunder Valley and give some ELR a shot. Thanks, Hawk

Want to do a LA non-mag build (already have a 300WM) for hunting and LR, just cuz. I already load for .260 so have the 140s around already. I know the 6.5x284 was big, and could still be, with bench shooters, but with seems like a new wildcat coming out every month, is the 6.5x284 a good...

Background: I've been shooting for sometime but haven't done much hunting. Turning 40 this year it's something I want to get more involved with, doing trips with the guys and such. All my guns are heavy and though not sure how many long packing trips I'll do, I want to get a light gun so if...

Doing a lightweight switch barrel for hunting/target.. both will have 24" barrels. I'll probably shoot 139-142gr in the 6.5 and 162-180 in the .284. With the shorter 24" barrel, is one powder going to work better than the other (if I can even find any)? Thanks, Hawk

Started thinking about my next build and want to do a lightweight build in the 8-9 lb. range w/ optics (maybe 10 lbs Max). So wanted to see what you guys have or have had and what you liked/didn't.

Been camped out by the front window waiting for the Post woman to come by this AM, cup of coffee and dogs in tote. She delivered me my first CRK, a beautiful new Large Micarta Insingo. Pulling the cord before ever being able to handle one and only reading threads and watching videos, I...

Working on a Savage 300WM build. Have a Manners T4A and CDI bottom metal to accept the AI 300WM magazines. I have the bottom metal in the stock and the bolt holes line up perfect with the action holes. Problem I have is that if I insert a magazine, the action/feedramp is in the way.. looks...

So I'm wanting to upgrade my magazine system and nothing I have found is compatible with the new bolt release that has been moved to the trigger guard instead of on top of the receiver where it's been for years (why do they keep doing these things). Is there a way to change the sear/bolt...

I have a long action on the way (first one in a long time). I'm looking for a rifle for 800 - 1700 and possibly 2K (rarely) but is still enjoyable at 300 - 500 if I can't make the 3hr trek to the ELR range. Most of my shooting is at about 500-1000ft above sea level and usually humid...

Just passing on gossip.. but could be exciting... While doing some research on a new build, I read a recent post from a guy, on another forum, that recently talked to a Lapua rep, and was told they are going to put 300WM back into production. No ETA was given of course. But if this is true...

Hi guys, Well the wife decided she wanted to get her first bolt rifle so I decided to join her in her buying spree. I've wanted to do a long action build for some time so I grabbed a Savage 111 Trophy Hunter XP. It has the factory DBM and Accu-Trigger and was looking to get a new stock first...

I was going out to do some OCW testing on my .243 today at my 100yd range (furthest I can get to this week). Wind is pretty gusty at 10-15mph. Would it be worthless to do OCW testing in these windy conditions or should it be no problem with the speedy .243 at only 100yds?

I'm debating picking up either a bolt or lever action in .357 Mag. I know Ruger makes a bolt gun in .357 and lots of lever guns out there in the chamber. I love the feel of my Marlin 30/30, so leaning toward a lever gun. Never tired a bolt gun in a handgun cartridge though. Which do you like to...

I'm continuously surprised how many companies (even the big ones) are putting out "new technology" optics yet still have mil/moa. Is the tooling conversion that much to move to mil/mil and moa/moa? I see a lot of scopes out there that I'd like to give a shot for different applications, but...

Just got 4 of these from Kyle for install.. how are you guys installing them on your stocks (McMillan/Manners/HSP/ect)? Are you using a threaded spacer through the stocks? Or just a tube with a long screw and nut on on other side. I'm thining I'd like to have a threaded spacer bedded into the...

Looking for something that provides mobility but can carry a few 2-3 AR mags, 3-4 Handgun mags, knife/multi-tool, med pack and maybe a dump pouch. I really used to my pistol on my right hip, so not sure I want to go with mounting it on my chest/stomach if that makes a difference. Oh, one...

So after about 4 months of learning and messing up a bunch of blades, I finally put out my first 6 that I'm pretty happy with. I started out about a year ago with files and a single piece of 1084. Quite tedious, which is something I'm not good with, so have to work on that if I want to put out...

I want to try some 115 DTACS but don't want to get 500 up front. Thanks, Hawk

I just setup my .243 and am running some load development with powders I have on hand (H4350 and RL22) with 105gr HDY Match bullets. I started low and moved up as usual, but was not getting to the 3000fps + velocities I see some guys shooting. Working up I was getting velocities from 2700 to...