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    Seat Depth during Break-in barrel

    Hi, What is the proper seat depth for break in a barrel? My new ftr rifle chamber spec .342nk , .150fb , 1-30 This rifle was new and never fired. I check the COAL with Hornady and got Berger 185 LRBT will touch land at COAL 2.860" So, what COAL should I load for break in...
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    Gunsmithing Jewell Trigger Spring

    I got the custom rifle from gunsmith and they said Jewell only ship with Spring A which can adjust from 8 oz to 48 oz. In case that I want 1.5 oz trigger weight, have to buy Spring C. So, where I can order additional spring C for Jewell Trigger?
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    Gunsmithing Bedding Compound

    What are the main different between each compound? Devcon Plastic Steel Devcon Plastic Aluminum Devcon Plastic Titanium
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    F T/R Competition Freebore info

    Hi, I think most new coming will find more detail to start their new FTR rifle. Let's share some for them. Modern shooter prefer heavier projectile like 185 , 210 , 215 and 230gr Normally, gunsmith start with .090" FB for 168 - 175 smk So, could you please share experienced about...
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    F T/R Competition Single Shot Action vs Repeater Action

    For shooting FTR, do they have any benefit to use single shot action over repeater action. Comparing within the same model just different in bottom cut. • Stiller Tac 30 Single Shot Action • Stiller Tac 30 Repeater Action
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    Barrel Contour

    Hi, What is the best contour that you will recommend for my both rifle? • Target Rifle / Benchrest Rifle Stiller Viper SS Action Integral Recoil Lug McMillan Tooly MBR Stock Full Pillar Bedding • Tactical Rifle Stiller Tac 30 Repeater Action .30 Taper Recoil Lug Cadex...
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    Gunsmithing Gunsmith rebarrel for AI AWSM

    Do any gunsmith can rebarrel for AI AWSM in 338 Lapua without ship in my action?
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    RCBS ChargeMaster Combo 1500

    I normally throw IMR4064 for .308 Win. Just bought a new rifle in .338 Lapua Magnum and seem like RE33 will suitable for my 300 gr. projectile. So, do I need to use any liquid (Algohol) to clean my Charger Master before switch between different powder or just shake out would be enough?
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    Maximum barrel contour / Lenght

    What is the maximum lenght of 1.25" Straght barrel that will not stress to action. Stiller Tac 30 install into Tooley MBR with V-Block. Viper SS install into Tooley MBR with Pillar Bedding. The whole barrel was 1.25" Straght x 32" Lenght
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    Gunsmithing Question about pillar bedding

    As I understand, the stress free pillar bedding will be specific for each action barreled into each stock. If we have 2 action barreled which build by same action model and same barrel contour, Will they can switch stock between them? Example; Rifle A; Tac 30 Repeater .30 Taper Recoil...
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    Gunsmithing Tight Bore Barrel

    Tight Bore Seat Depth I just received 2 rifles from local gunsmith. Both were build on Stiller Tac 30. • Bartlein Barrel 5R HV 1:10 tw (.300/.308 Bore) • Bartlein Barrel 5R M24 1:11.25 tw (.299/.308 Bore) Both barrel were chamber with the same reamer PTG F-TR .342"nk , .168 fb...
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    Subsonic load for .308 Win

    I had test loading subsonic round as publish on reloading manual. 8.0 gr of Titegroup with 168 SMK , COAL 2.800" chrono around 1,080 fps But just wonder my new rifle with tight bore barrel (.299/.308) has a short chamber which measure 168 SMK to touch land with COAL @ 2.760" So, if I seat...
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    Suppressors Suppressor Cover

    What is the best suppressor cover? TAB Iron Elite
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    F T/R Competition F-TR Load Heavier projectile

    I currently use 185 LRBT and 185 Hybrid with my competition in F-TR. My barrel twist was 1:10" finish at 24" I wanna give a try with heavier projectile like 215 Hybrid. So, any suggestion for my idea? What is the minimum freebore for 215 Hybrid?
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    Gunsmithing Throating .308 win

    One of mine rifle was chamber with Palma 95 Reamer which has .050 fb In case that I need the longer throat to shoot the heavier bullet, How many tools that required for throating? I know that I have to buy Throat Reamer but not sure about specific tool that use to control the...
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    Bore Diameter affect Bullet Seat Depth

    Hi, I just received 2 rifles from local gunsmith. Both were build on Stiller Tac 30. • Bartlein Barrel 5R HV 1:10 tw (.300/.308 Bore) • Bartlein Barrel 5R M24 1:11.25 tw (.299/.308 Bore) Both barrel were chamber with the same reamer PTG F-TR .342"nk , .168 fb with 1-30 The...
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    Choice of Primer for .308 Win

    In case that you can get both in same price, which one will be recommend for use in competition? CCI BR2 FED 210M
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    Got the Viper SS Action

    I just pick up the Viper SS Action from my FFL Dealer. Wonder Stiller had change some detail? Normally they Armoloy industrial hard chrome style coating on bolt for smooth action and galling prevention. But mine bolt was in Black Color.
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    F T/R Competition Reticle for F-TR

    Which reticle of NightForce Competition 15-55 will be suitable for shooting F-TR? CTR-1 Reticle DDR Reticle
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    Rifle Scopes NF Competition Reticle

    Which reticle will be suitable for shooting F-TR? CTR-1 Reticle DDR Reticle