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Action truing/blueprinting
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<blockquote data-quote="AZShooter" data-source="post: 908335" data-attributes="member: 5219"><p>I can imagine I will be hammered for my comments......</p><p></p><p>I have owned over 80 different barrel/action combinations over the last 30 years. I have never had any of the actions blueprinted. Have owned Rem 700s, Ruger M77 tang safety and Mark IIs, Mark X, mausers and Winchester post 64s. </p><p></p><p>I have had many of these rifles shoot 1/2 MOA or better. Sure I have had a few lemons which I moved along. A few, the ones that used custom reamers from PT & G shot even better. I am talking about hunting type rifles not BR rifles. I do have a few like my 30BR/308 wildcat that shoots tiny groups in the 2s if I do my part. Some of my LR hunting rifles will shoot 1"-2" groups at 500 M which suits my needs quite adequately. </p><p></p><p>Based on my past experiences, I cannot be convinced that I need to blueprint an action. I understand the argument and agree that it IS possible that an action might need to be squared up for better performance. I would rather spend the money on a custom action if I wanted more performance. I haven't seen the need to buy a custom action to date. </p><p></p><p>One of my friends is involved in the 1000 BR game. He uses Bat actions. I have seen the quality of this action and the results down range. I KNOW if I were to try 1000 yd BR I would have to go with a custom action to be competitive. </p><p></p><p>Now that I am doing my own barreling and chambering I am amazed at how well a rifle can shoot with a properly made reamer with good specifications. I have yet to rebarrel with anything other than a Remington takeoff and one used Lilja and the results are quite stunning leading me to believe the reamer might be more important than a perfectly trued action. </p><p></p><p>I own a bore scope and inspect many rifles other than my own. The one thing I keep seeing in other rifles is poor chambering with the lands short on one side, long on the other AND poorly machined crowns. This includes custom rifles that were blueprinted and machined to perfection. </p><p></p><p>IMO if your current barrel isn't shooting to your expectations and the bedding is sound I would go with another barrel with a good reamer. You might be surprised how well it will shoot.</p><p></p><p>Okay guys roast me......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AZShooter, post: 908335, member: 5219"] I can imagine I will be hammered for my comments...... I have owned over 80 different barrel/action combinations over the last 30 years. I have never had any of the actions blueprinted. Have owned Rem 700s, Ruger M77 tang safety and Mark IIs, Mark X, mausers and Winchester post 64s. I have had many of these rifles shoot 1/2 MOA or better. Sure I have had a few lemons which I moved along. A few, the ones that used custom reamers from PT & G shot even better. I am talking about hunting type rifles not BR rifles. I do have a few like my 30BR/308 wildcat that shoots tiny groups in the 2s if I do my part. Some of my LR hunting rifles will shoot 1"-2" groups at 500 M which suits my needs quite adequately. Based on my past experiences, I cannot be convinced that I need to blueprint an action. I understand the argument and agree that it IS possible that an action might need to be squared up for better performance. I would rather spend the money on a custom action if I wanted more performance. I haven't seen the need to buy a custom action to date. One of my friends is involved in the 1000 BR game. He uses Bat actions. I have seen the quality of this action and the results down range. I KNOW if I were to try 1000 yd BR I would have to go with a custom action to be competitive. Now that I am doing my own barreling and chambering I am amazed at how well a rifle can shoot with a properly made reamer with good specifications. I have yet to rebarrel with anything other than a Remington takeoff and one used Lilja and the results are quite stunning leading me to believe the reamer might be more important than a perfectly trued action. I own a bore scope and inspect many rifles other than my own. The one thing I keep seeing in other rifles is poor chambering with the lands short on one side, long on the other AND poorly machined crowns. This includes custom rifles that were blueprinted and machined to perfection. IMO if your current barrel isn't shooting to your expectations and the bedding is sound I would go with another barrel with a good reamer. You might be surprised how well it will shoot. Okay guys roast me...... [/QUOTE]
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