Recent content by sam4485

I hunted my 300 Weatherby for more than 20 years. I had it built in 1989 on Whitworth Mark X action coupled to a Shilen barrel. We have an agreement. If I point it in the right direction my baby does the rest. I also have 7mm mag, 25-06, 308, 338 WM, 458 Socom, 6.5 Grendel.................. but...

You might consider Core15 upper and lower receivers. They are made in Florida and are good quality. Personally I like them better than Aero. In fact you can buy the complete lower for $159 or less if on sale. The trigger is good mil spec but I usually replace it with a Giselle or Timney two...

What are your thoughts on paragonal barrels. They are well regarded in European and Israeli sniper rifles. Pac Nor offers them. I have been thinking about building a 338 Edge +P using one from Pac Nor.

I have had three 257 Wby rifles. My current was built with a 1:12 Shilen barrel on an FN commercial mauser action. It is a devastating long distance varmint rifle. I went to the 1:12 twist to shoot 90 gr bullets max. The 1:10 barrel over stabilizes the lighter rounds. My 75 gr hand loads get...

I have been shooting 25-06 for many years as a varmint rifle. The standard rifle has a 1:10 barrel twist. This is fine for 100 grain bullets or greater but I hand load with 75 to 90 grain max. About 20 years ago I barreled a cz mauser action with a Douglas air gage, 1:12 twist. With a 75 gr...

You might want to add Core15 to your list. They make quality parts in their shop at a reasonable price. I built a 458 SOCOM on their mil spec lower.

Thank you. The CZ550 action for 416 Rigby is a great action. The only reason that I was leaning to the 700 is the plethora of accessories that are easily available. However, if I was to use the 700 action I would not build a Lapua. I would build a 338 Edge. Do you know if +P dreamers are available ?

I've been thinking about a 338 Norma. I have a couple of LR Mauser 98 actions with Mk X commercial bolts .53 The Norma is .57 base. Do you think the bolt face can be opened up. Length wise it will be okay. The other option I'm thinking about is to buy a Remington 700 UM action and build a...

A lot of good information. I have used Richard's stocks before with excellent results. I have a 25-06 and 300 Weatherby that both group under 1/2" at one hundred yards. I agree with Trueblue about the amount of work required to fit and bed the Richards stock. I will take a look at the...

Hired Gun, Thanks for the information. You made excellent points. I will rethink my plan to use the model 700. I have to rethink the alternatives.

Hired Gun, Thanks for the input. I have also looked at Defiance Machine, BAT and Surgeon. Outside of the 700 the Stiller Axiom seems to be the most cost effective. The difference in price between the Stiller (with Jewel trigger) and the 700 (which comes with an adjustable trigger) is about...

I think that I have this planned out now. I decided to trade for a different receiver from the Vanguard. After some thought on the info you guys gave me, I decided to go with the 338 Edge Let me know what you think Remington 700 LA ultra mag Bottom metal from Pacific tool Pac-Nor Barrel, 30"...

Hired Gun I didn't have a specific interest in a pre-fit barrel. It was suggested by another post and I found it interesting. After being educated by a lot of really interesting responses I have decided against the 338 Lapua. There are other chambering that will have similar ballistics...

jfseaman; There was an article in the current issue of Arms and Ammo on the "Nosler 33" cartridge. If I understand it correctly the new cartridge has comparable ballistics to the 338 Lapua but will fit in the standard magnum action with the regular (.53) magnum bolt face. I currently have a...