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<blockquote data-quote="NesikaChad" data-source="post: 275504" data-attributes="member: 7449"><p>I've manufactured my own receivers.</p><p></p><p>I'd personally shy away from any 300 series stainless. 17-4 PH in a solution annealed state (H1150) is a very good material for building actions. 15-5 PH is also a great choice.</p><p></p><p>Carbide tooling will have a definite advantage over HSS. Be **** careful not to work harden the material when drilling/tapping guard/scope screw holes.</p><p></p><p>I'd also shy away from contouring a finished barrel. I've done it and I've gotten away with it, but I can't help but think that a barrel maker will do a better job since they are set up for the task. Your paying for it anyway so why not let them do it?</p><p></p><p>You'll have your hands plenty full making the receiver and bolt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NesikaChad, post: 275504, member: 7449"] I've manufactured my own receivers. I'd personally shy away from any 300 series stainless. 17-4 PH in a solution annealed state (H1150) is a very good material for building actions. 15-5 PH is also a great choice. Carbide tooling will have a definite advantage over HSS. Be **** careful not to work harden the material when drilling/tapping guard/scope screw holes. I'd also shy away from contouring a finished barrel. I've done it and I've gotten away with it, but I can't help but think that a barrel maker will do a better job since they are set up for the task. Your paying for it anyway so why not let them do it? You'll have your hands plenty full making the receiver and bolt. [/QUOTE]
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