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  1. J

    Christensen Arms MPR 300WM - New Barrel Decision

    Hi, This is my first post.. I bought a CA MPR 300WM and like the rest of us, my experience has not been pleasant. I really want to love this rifle and had sent it back twice, now there is nothing left to discuss with CA. On my last go-around the barrel shot less than MOA (0.90) in a best...
  2. W

    Trying to get barrel measurements for an older Ruger

    Hey y’all, I’ve got a question regarding an older Ruger M77 mkii, if I remember correctly the rifle is a 1995 model. Before anyone needs to tell me to ditch the old Ruger and buy something else, I know exactly what this rifle is, I’m not trying to to get 1/2” groups or anything, but there’s a...
  3. L

    Custom Barrel vs Pre-Fit

    So I've been interested in grabbing a Tikka for its Pre-Fit capability, but I've got a few Remington 700s and Bergaras which brought me to the question: Instead of buying a Tikka, could I just have a barrel spun up by my smith for the 700's or the Bergara and swap them at my bench on their...
  4. G

    Accuracy International - Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR)

    What's really cool about this one (excluding the price), is that you can use 300, 308, and 338 with the same rifle. Does anyone know of a 6.5 creedmoor option with this rifle or another model within AI? I was looking to get all 4 calibers with the same rifle. If that's even possible. Greg.
  5. A

    Gunsmithing Looking for Gunsmith Recommendations near Raleigh or Ft. Bragg, NC

    I have an order for a Daniel Defense M4a1, which will be in within the month. I am planning on swapping the barrel for a 14.5” Noveske 300 blackout barrel. I need a gunsmith who can both replace the barrel in a quality manner and who can permanently attach a flash hider mount for me, in order to...
  6. Ibelieve1776

    Barrel Help

    I have a Savage 111 in 300WM with a 26" barrel and Im going to re-barrel. Im currently looking at McGowen, Shilen and CBI. Please if you have any experience with any of these please share. Right now Im leaning towards McGowen drop in mainly because of delivery time but also cost and lack of...