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  1. J

    What are my options for converting a TRG-42 to .338 Norma?

    What kind of groups and consistency were you seeing from 338 Lapua? Was it the same rifle you re-barreled from Lapua to Norma or a different rifle?
  2. J

    What are my options for converting a TRG-42 to .338 Norma?

    Is it true that .338 Norma is noticeably more consistent when shooting 300 grain bullets than .338 Lapua? Is it also true that for 250 grains the difference between the two is insignificant?
  3. J

    What are my options for converting a TRG-42 to .338 Norma?

    Based on what I read on the hide and elsewhere, it has been alleged that .338 norma is more precise (more consistent) than .338 Lapua. I can't say that I understand the internal ballistics well enough to understand why, but loosely speaking, as I understand it, the Norma casing looks more more a...
  4. J

    Is it possible to remove a TRG-42 barrel without making a relief cut?

    Which Brownells external action wrench did you use? They have a bunch of them but none seem to be specific to TRG. Did you use the "universal" model?
  5. J

    What are my options for converting a TRG-42 to .338 Norma?

    I am not familiar with .338 Norma Improved. Is it a wildcat variant of the .338 Norma? I am also confused about the barrel life, there seems to be conflicting information on the subject. Some say that .338 Norma is twice the longevity of .338 lapua? The .300 norma is faster, so it has to wear...
  6. J

    Is it possible to remove a TRG-42 barrel without making a relief cut?

    Has anyone succeeded in removing the TRG-42 barrel without making a relief cut? My rifle is brand new, and I don't want to waste a perfectly good factory barrel. I can make a pretty substantial cheater bar, if necessary. I can make it 4-5 feet long, if need be. My question is: will a barrel...
  7. J

    What are my options for converting a TRG-42 to .338 Norma?

    Is .300 Norma any cheaper to shoot, if you handload? Factory ammo seems to be very similar to .338 NM and .338 NM
  8. J

    What are my options for converting a TRG-42 to .338 Norma?

    I should take a closer look at 300 norma. Thanks for the suggestion.
  9. J

    What are my options for converting a TRG-42 to .338 Norma?

    The manual that came with the rifle says twist: 12" RH, 305 mm. I have not verified it.
  10. J

    What are my options for converting a TRG-42 to .338 Norma?

    2012 or 2013. I'd probably sell the takeoff barrel.
  11. J

    What are my options for converting a TRG-42 to .338 Norma?

    I have a brand new, unfired TRG-42 in .338 Lapua. It sat in my safe for a while, and I never got to shoot it. I am considering converting the rifle to .338 Norma. Based on what I read on the hide it seems like an improvement over the .338LM. If I am going to buy all the gear and start reloading...
  12. J

    Zeiss LRP S3 4-25 vs MARCH 4.5-28

    BTW, you don't need to cut a scope up to measure the wall thickness of its body. Ultrasound measurement devices work fine for this purpose. Any good engine shop that does engine block oversize boring has one, if they are diligent about their product. Not all castings were created equal. That's...
  13. J

    How was the Remington quality circa 2017-2018?

    Asking $600, I suspect I can get it for less.
  14. J

    How was the Remington quality circa 2017-2018?

    How serious are the problems? Are receivers and bolts ever a problem area? Since the price is so sweet, I can I just get a barrel blank and re-barrel and accurize it? I do own a South Bend heavy 10 metal lathe, a mini mill and a surface/tool and cutter grinder...
  15. J

    How was the Remington quality circa 2017-2018?

    Someone is offering me a decent deal on an unfired SPS tactical with 16.5 in barrel they bought in 2018. I have an H-S precision stock from a 700P collecting dust on the shelf. I figure I'd toss XMP trigger, replace it with an aftermarket trigger put it in the H-S precision stock. I read horror...
  16. J

    Rifle Scopes Eotech G33 or G45 magnifier for Tavor with 16.5 inch barrel?

    I am looking to put an Eotech with a magnifier onto a Tavor X95. Currently I am considering an Eotech EXPS3-4 with magnifier. I can get the G33, G43 and the G45. It seems that the G45 had better magnification at the other two (5x vs 3x) at the expense of field of view (7.3 vs 4.4 degrees). Also...
  17. J

    Thoughts on Bergara B-14R in a krg bravo chassis

    I am planning to use B-14R for a trainer rifle and may be some NRL22. I actually like the KRG bravo stock, it fits me well. I also like the stock that my Sako TRG42 came with from the factory, which I think "inspired" the KRG Bravo. I am curious why you are thinking about upgrading the Bravo to...
  18. J

    bergara extractor issues

    I will try to get to the range later this week. I assembled the rifle, and multiple folks pointed out to me that aluminum dummy rounds may simply be too long for the tight match chamber. I'll post the results once I test it at the range.
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    Thoughts on Bergara B-14R in a krg bravo chassis

    I don't feel spicy at all, nor do I trust mechanical safety devices on firearms. I have seen a Walther P38 once that would fire when you put it on safety/decock. I will put the rifle into the chassis, take it to the range and play with chambering live ammo there, with the barrel pointed...