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Tight freebore in Tikka factory barrel
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Another 'hint' to those looking to by a dial caliper, get one with a dial that has only 1 "zero" on it, that only measures .100" per...
Mar 17, 2024
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shortgrass
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Tight freebore in Tikka factory barrel
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The only reloader who might need a mic that can measure 4 places to the right of the decimal point is the high end competitor shooting...
Mar 17, 2024
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shortgrass
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Tight freebore in Tikka factory barrel
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Few of these "reloaders" can barely use a caliper, let alone a micrometer,,,,,,,, heaven forbid and analog micrometer! Heck, many don't...
Mar 15, 2024
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shortgrass
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Well, I guess this Mauser isn't getting a new barrel....
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The locking lug that meets that upper abutment is split for the ejector anyway. If the shinny area isn't set back, use it. Not ideal...
Mar 9, 2024
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shortgrass
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changing Remington barrel threads to Winchester??
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Not hard to do, but also not worth the time (read cost) to re-fit a Remington barrel to a Model 70 Winchester receiver. A custom barrel...
Mar 6, 2024
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shortgrass
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Dehass vault #2 rifle build
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You could also single point, but not to size. Use the tap for a 'finish pass'. Thread size would be 'repeatable'. The tap would follow...
Mar 5, 2024
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shortgrass
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Dehass vault #2 rifle build
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Single point. Then make a 'facing cut' while in the same set-up. Threaded hole (for the barrel shank) 90 deg. to the face. Before you...
Mar 5, 2024
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shortgrass
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Rem 700 Internal Mag Box
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Rem 700 ADL box attaches to the receiver with a small 4-40 slotted head screw and is considerably taller than a BDL box.
Mar 2, 2024
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shortgrass
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Ream up 7mm-08 to 284win
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The longer mag box thing is limited to Rem 700 and maybe Win 70 for upgrade. Wyatts Outdoors makes those boxes and followers. There's...
Feb 25, 2024
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shortgrass
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Ream up 7mm-08 to 284win
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WSM or RSAUM will require the proper magazine box and follower, or a d b magazine conversion. Feed rail work, if using an internal box...
Feb 25, 2024
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shortgrass
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Ream up 7mm-08 to 284win
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A competent gunsmith shouldn't do it for pennies! Rough guess, $200 to $375, just for the barrel 're-chamber'. feed work would be extra...
Feb 25, 2024
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shortgrass
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Ream up 7mm-08 to 284win
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Many years ago I quoted a re-chamber of a Hart barrel from 6.5mm X UM to .264 Win Mag. What a mistake! Cut it off twice (was asked to...
Feb 25, 2024
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shortgrass
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Ream up 7mm-08 to 284win
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The barrel would need to be removed. Feed alterations would need to be done, because of the difference in case size. "Factory" barrels...
Feb 25, 2024
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shortgrass
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Tikka barrel Removal - not smooth as could be, now what?
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Was the front scope mount removed before attempting to remove the barrel?
Feb 25, 2024
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shortgrass
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GO824 Lathe FLUSH SYSTEMS
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My 15-20psi of dark threading oil & Tap Magic does a wonderful job of chip evacuation. "Velocity verses Viscosity". I don't use a pilot...
Feb 25, 2024
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