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DIY .223 Rem Match build

MDM

Sergeant
Full Member
Minuteman
Jan 26, 2009
717
75
Ohio
I'm not a smith, just do doing my own work so this goes in DIY section. 223 Rem Match with a 26", 7.7 twist Bartlien.
Tenon cut...
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Tenon threaded...
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Bolt nose recess cut...
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Chamber finished...
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It Fits...
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Some rattle can and ready for testing...
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Thanks. Both loads I tried today were under .5" easy in less then favorable mirage conditions. Think it will be plenty capable. 24.5 varget and 75 vld .010 in.
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