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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...

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...

Few of these "reloaders" can barely use a caliper, let alone a micrometer,,,,,,,, heaven forbid and analog micrometer! Heck, many don't...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rem 700 ADL box attaches to the receiver with a small 4-40 slotted head screw and is considerably taller than a BDL box.

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...

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...

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...

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...

The barrel would need to be removed. Feed alterations would need to be done, because of the difference in case size. "Factory" barrels...

Was the front scope mount removed before attempting to remove the barrel?

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...