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  1. rugerdiggs

    190gr Nosler Accubond Long Range in 300wsm anybody?

    Anybody using the 190gr Nosler Accubond Long Range in a 300wsm? Looked on there website and there not listing any data for it. In hopes someone else is loading it and will have a starting point. I have a few different powders on hand, all hodgdon 4350, 4831sc, h1000, the brass is primed with...
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    Need some help on choosing light weight stock please

    I have a short action Remington at the shop now to have a custom 300wsm made. It will have a bartlein #3 contour fluted barrel. I am in need of a light weight but rigid stock to shoot off of bipods, shooting sticks, backpack, closest tree limb, or? without being to weak and affecting poi. I am...
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    Ruger 300wm Hunter Magnum anyone?

    Just wanted to see if anyone has one or been around one? I have a custom 300rum but its a bit heavy to tote much, thinking of trying one of these to tote around with, hoping someone has some experience with one. Here is the spec sheet Ruger® Hawkeye® Magnum Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle Model 47128
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    Need help on rangefinder selection

    Ok I am in the market for a good rangefinder and haven't used that many so I am not sure what the best bang for the buck is. Got my eyes on a Leica 1600B but have looked at Nikon monarc 1200, zeiss victory, and leupold 1000. My uses will be for shooting reflective targets to 1200 yds and hunting...
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    338Edge Action Question

    I am selling a few guns to build a repeating 338Edge and haven't bought anything yet so asking for some input please. My first plans was to pick up a SS Sendero in a rum and use the action and the hs stock. A decent sendero will run $800-$1000, my question is the action on the sendero any...
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    Gunsmithing 300 blackout gas system?

    Ok here is my intent. I plan on building a 300blackout from scratch since model 1 sales is 6 months behind on there kits. I have a stripped JD machine upper and lower and looking for the rest of the parts. I believe I have a 16" barrel found with a 3/32" gas port and OD of barrel is .750 at the...
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    Gunsmithing GIBBS penetrant and lubricant?

    I recently had a trigger job done on my 1911 and when I picked it up the guy told me (according to him) that the best thing to clean and lube your gun with was GIBBS. He said after you clean it there is a micro film of oil left to keep away rust and keep lube at same time, will also work as...
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    300 blackout 150gr?

    Looking for some data on some 150grsp (have a sleeve of Hornady so flat base) for my girls to deer hunt with. I have some h110 and lil gun on hand. Bought it in hopes for a light recoiling but hard hitting deer round to 150yds max should be 75yds I hope. All I have found goes from 110-125gr then...
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    Gunsmithing 1911 Gunsmith

    Here is what I have. My Ruger SR1911 has a bit of a spongy feeling trigger and was thinking it may break in but have 500-600 rounds down the pipe and its still the same. Gun shoots awesome as is but would really like a trigger job on it. Wilson combat is about 6-8wks behind. I don't want to...
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    454 Casull Anybody?

    Got a Ruger Alaskan in 454 casull that should be here at the end of the week or first of next week. It has the short 2.5" barrel and looking to get some advise on loads for it. Here is what i currently have and have on its way as far as supplies. 120+: pieces of new starline brass primed...
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    Gunsmithing Removing duracoat?

    I am just about finished gathering all the parts for my 338Edge. The barrel i have has been duracoated or cerakoted. I have access to a sand blasting machine and thinking that will do the job but wanted to ask for input first. My thoughts is put an earplug in each end followed with tape to...
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    Gunsmithing Has anybody tried a Marlin X7 in Winchester S/A

    Have a bull barrel marlin 308 and have bedded factory plastic one but still to flexible and wanting a better one but haven't seen anybody making one. Have heard the Winchester s/a will fit in it? Wondering if anyone has seen it or tried it?
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    Gunsmithing Savage recoil lug, and head spacing ? for 338edge

    I am fixing to order a stock and checking to see what thickness of recoil lug i should use. I have a savage 116 flat rear reciever with a 300win mag barrel in it for now and fixing to unscrew it and put a 30" mcgowen 338 edge barrel in its place. The recoil lug thats on action is 3/32" thick...
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    338 Edge Dies?

    I have a 338 Edge barrel headed this way and trying to decide what dies i need. I have read places where was using several different types, brands, having some machined from 300rum. Im in no hurry to get them cause i havnt got my action yet. I did pick up 100 pieces of 300rum brass, got a pound...
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    Gunsmithing Best release agent for bedding?

    Plan on bedding my first rifle soon and wanting to see what the best and easy to come by release agent is and your technique for applying it? Thats what my hold up is cause i dont want my rifle stock and action to be permanently bonded. Also wanted to ask whats favorite bedding material? Seems...
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    Gunsmithing Marlin X7HB Project

    Many have helped with this project already and thanks to all that has done so. For starters this was a bone stock factory gun, had a 26" bull barrel on it, pillars in the stock there version of the accutrigger, plain jane gun that with factory loads was shooting a bit bigger than 1" at 100...
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    Best case lube?

    I currently am using the hornady one shot case lube but seemed like i had to spray a second coating on the last 25 rounds of once fired 6.5X284 lapua brass, only using a 50rd block. Just wanted to see what everyone else is using.
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    Gunsmithing Barrel Crown Cutter/ got it cut &crowned

    I am looking to purchase crown cutter. I have recently purchase a marlin 308 with a 26" heavy barrel and i am wanting to shorten the barrel and recrown it. Thought this would be the perfect first project since the cost of the gun new was around $300. I have came across a company called...
  19. rugerdiggs

    6.5X284 Grouping Question Please

    Here is a group i shot yesterday with my custom 6.5X284 at 309yds. The gun is a trued and blued remington 700 long action with a 26" rock creek stainless barrel that is heavy taper with .820 OD at muzzle, setting in a bobby hart laminate stock with a 1 piece 0moa rail, SWFA tactical rings...
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    Gunsmithing 338-06 BARREL CUT QUESTION PLEASE.

    I have my 338-06 finished and shot it some and so far is shows promising with less than a moa grouping but not through the barrel break in yet. I am wanting to shorten the barrel from 26" to make it a little bit easier to go in the woods with. Guess my question is how short can i make it and...