Recent content by Shawnba67

I have a krieger #5contour in 6/284 and think I would like to rechamber it to 240 weatherby. I own a lathe and want silly practise projects so thats why the expensive lateral move. I intend to put it on a savage action after I remove the 284 chamber length of 1.6"approx I still have just over...

I am trying my best not to give up and cut the tennon out in the lathe. However that is a last resort option lol

I am tryin to remove a barrel from a 788 and the action keeps slipping in the wrench. I tried installing the 1/4-28 bolt into it and it just shears off a soft hardware bolt.(was careful not to tigten it into the tennon). How much of the turning torque should or does this little bolt provide? I...

I am trying to figure out the correct neck bushing size for a modified set of reload dies im making just upsizing 22-250 to 6mm250 a loaded round that in new brass measures. 267 at the neck. I. Thinking of reaming the neck to . 264 is that gonna be enough for proper hunting grade bolt...

Is there any chance your loading a compressed charge of powder? That can let them grow as they sit waiting on their turn to go to the range

I have done at least a lunch hours worth of internet searching on trying to find data for this combo and the powders i have on hand. I have found some of what Im looking for but it was 240 weatherby data. It is my understanding that the 6mm284 holds 2 gr more water than the Weatherby(or 6mm-06)...

Take off barrels are cheap makes trying a new caliber easy on the pocket book. If it does the things you want you go get a premium if it doesn't youve got beer money left over

I bought a used k98 chambered in 8mm06AI and it feeds flawlessly. Im considering rebarreling it to 6mm ackley. I made 3 6mm rem (non ackley) dummy rounds and they fed ok not as smooth as the 806ai rounds. What else should i check or verify to be sure im not gonna be armpit deep in feeding...

No its a bolt action. Started life a a 17hmr i didnt like the 17 and since the rifle was a gift it wont be sold. I still havemy first truck also a gift 20 years ago lol

I think those new lehigh defense solids could be very useful in a carbine they leave a wound channel similar to a HP and have no chance of failing to expand. Side note my local PD carries 65gr 40 cal in their service pistols.

Hello guys i am looking for some insight into a decision i cant seem to make. I am re-barreling a marlin bolt action rimfire to 22 magnum. I have narrowed my barrel blank search down to either a green mountain or an X caliber blank. GM 22 mag .219 bore .224 groove 14 twist cost $106 X caliber...