Recent content by Sjspin

I had a finnlight that had a bad barrel. Sent it to Beretta and they said it was fine. If I shot it scalding hot, groups were excellent. Otherwise, groups were all over. Replaced the barrel, pillar and glass bedded in a McMillan and not it’s a shooter. The 85 has a unique bedding lug and a...

The barrel is 24”. The diameter at the muzzle is .700 “. Yes, they like the reverse taper. I believe the theory is it reduced harmonics. They use that design for their match .22 lr barrels as well. It’s a great rig. I built it for deer and antelope. Very well balanced, light, and has a...

Selling a custom rifle built by Accuflite on a Sako 85 action, chambered in 6.5x55 Swedish. The stock is a McMillan Sako Hunter(14” lop). The barrel is a Lothar Walther, 1.5 weight, reverse taper, 1/8 twist stainless barrel. The barrel, action, and magazine have all been cerakoted graphite...

Yes it was.

Unfortunately, no. Sorry. I would consider throwing in some brass with the sale.

Selling a custom rifle built on a Sako 85 action chambered in 6.5x55 Swedish. The stock is a McMillan Sako Hunter. The barrel is a stainless Lothar Walther 1.5 weight reverse taper, 1/8 twist. The barrel and action have been cerakoted graphite. Additionally, the action is both pillar and...

I’ve had scopes slip in Talley’s, Warne, and Seekins. Yes, I use a torque wrench and tighten to spec. Yes, I clean the scope, ring halves and screws with acetone before fitting. Now I bed all my mounts and scope rings. It’s easy to do and no more issues.

I use a pack up front and rain gear in a small dry bag for the rear. I also use a tripod for glassing with a hog saddle attached for sitting/kneeling/standing. Covers all shots at range, very stable. Worked well for me last year on my mule deer hunt. I have all of except the hog saddle...

I have been shooting a McMillan a3 sporter extensively the past several months. For prone over a pack with a sling, no bipod, I love it. Comb height is perfect, not requiring a stock pack or comb hardware. The grip is vertical and very comfortable. The fore end is more of a beavertail, which...

RL 26 will give you the speed. However, in my rifles, I had to back down to get the accuracy node. It’s still faster than other powders, but not more accurate for those rifles. In my experience, you need to watch the speeds. It can take off on you in a hurry. I couldn’t even approach top...

I’ve got two 6.5x55’s and they like different powders. While h4831sc has been slower than some of the RL powders, it doesn’t have the large velocity swings with temperature changes. RL 26 gave me the greatest speeds, but h4831 gave me the best consistency. RL 22 gave me the greatest accuracy...

Maroon. Check out Nathan Foster. He has some very interesting views on things, but I’ve found truth in them. It will work on a carbon ring. Maroon is a medium grade.

You might try a 1”x2” maroon norton pad, split in half, wrapped around an undersized bore brush. Give it 12 strokes or so for the first 3” of the barrel. Flush with brake cleaner. It works wonders.

I would check action screws are torqued correctly. If I remember correctly, 35 inch pounds. No more or you will crush the plastic tab on the bottom metal. Also, make sure the bottom metal isn’t binding in the atock. My Tikka 30-06 likes RL 22, Hunter with 180 grain Noslers, Imr and h 4350 for...