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    removing Rem 700 action

    if you get a good grip on both action and barrel, they'll come apart, every time.....
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    Range Report 6 Creedmoor - 1st OCW - Your thoughts???

    I'm a bit slow, but the 41.4 load for example, how is it possible to have a 3 shot goup with a ctc spread of 0.197" and have any space between bullet holes ? None of the groups match the measurements.
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    Gunsmithing Check out this brand new Remington 700's recoil lug

    I've got a mod 7 that the axis of the action screw threads and scope base threads are off by about 5-7 degrees.
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    Remington black friday rebate.

    Re: Remington black friday rebate. I got my notice today that they both (Dicks & Rem ) had been denied because I did not send the qualifying documentation. They BOTH required the receipt and the proof of purchase sticker. I sent the originals to Remington and photo copies to the Dicks...
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    Gunsmithing PT&G unithroater

    Anyone use one? If so, do you get good alignment?
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    Gunsmithing Mod 700 popping top round

    Re: Mod 700 popping top round Thank you everyone, I went through everything carefully and all was well. What I ended up doing was making a small cut at each end of the right side of the mag box at the top and removed all of the vertical taper at the rear and most of the taper from 1/2 way...
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    Gunsmithing Mod 700 popping top round

    Re: Mod 700 popping top round Thank you Mike, I tried more and less spring tension, when I increased it, the problem got worse, sometimes the second round down would also pop out at the same time.
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    Gunsmithing Mod 700 popping top round

    I've got a mod 700 BDL 7mmRM that pops the first round when trying to feed slow (before the bullet nose gets to the ramp). I took out as much spring pressure as I could, and now it feeds the round fast, but not slowly. Unaltered feed rails, box and follower. Am I overlooking anything?
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    Range Report Horizontal stringing?

    Re: Horizontal stringing? I've had a chance to go over the rifle, and myself. we're both a bit to blame. I found the front screw loose, and for jollies I opened up the barrel channel from full length to floated. I believe the horizontal mainly was me. I also noticed no change in accuracy...
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    Gunsmithing Remington scope mount holes off aligned

    Re: Remington scope mount holes off aligned I've got a Remmie that the scope base holes are in line with the centerline but are drilled at the 11:30 / 4:30 axis, as is the trigger groove/pin holes when viewed from the bolt end. Everything works but the scope sits slightly off and the trigger...
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    Range Report Horizontal stringing?

    Re: Horizontal stringing? I thought everything was fine with my technique, maybe not. I'll see next week when I shoot again, thanks.
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    Range Report Horizontal stringing?

    My Rem mod7 243AI tends to throw the heavier weights out in a horizontal pattern,107SMK's and 105Nos 600yds- 5 shots 3-4 wide and only 3/4- 1" vert. At closer ranges they often overlap exactly side by side. The lighter weights tend to group normal, 85tsx,90scenars and scirroco2"s. This is a...
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    Gunsmithing 22 BR tight neck to 22 BR no turn

    Re: 22 BR tight neck to 22 BR no turn yep
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    headspace problems?

    Re: headspace problems? Sinclair sells (or at least they used to) thinner than normal shellholders to run the case up in the die just a bit farther, i believe you could get .001-.005
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    HELP Redding Competition Die Diagram or Photo need

    Re: HELP Redding Competition Die Diagram or Photo need EWP & Frogman, My die leaves about .088" unsized. The entire neck of my fireformed Lapua brass is .250", leaving roughly 35 percent unsized, NOT 10%. If it were only 10% I wouldn't question it, I am talking about much more than the bevel...
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    HELP Redding Competition Die Diagram or Photo need

    Re: HELP Redding Competition Die Diagram or Photo need I have a Redding 243AI die which stops about .090 short of the shoulder. I sent it back and they returned it saying it wont size the neck to the shoulder, .090 short is all I should get.
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    Redding Type S match die set opinions

    Re: Redding Type S match die set opinions I recently bought a redding 243AI bushing sizer and it leaves .090" of the neck unsized with the bushing seated all the way down. Sent it back and they said it was "within specs". No way to completely size the neck with this die. I read of people...