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Long range weatherby guys
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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 1209390" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>Well, we haven't done pressure bedding on precision rifles in over 30 years. This used to be the standard suggested solution for the factory pencil barrels before it was discovered that you could re-barrel and gain consistent accuracy by using a high quality stress relieved barrel instead of the factory barrel.</p><p></p><p>Currently most of us bed the action/bottom metal and the first 1"-2" of the barrel shank in front of the recoil lug to avoid some of the stress being applied to the action tenon intersection from using longer heavier barrels. After that the barrel is free floated. Rifles using this procedure are usually capable of 3/8" - 1/2" accuracy if the shooter and his loads are capable. This applies to tactical/LE rifles currently being created by several of the top builders in the U.S.</p><p></p><p>With regard to original posters queries, the .300 Weatherby cartridge is not a mystery or a problematic cartridge. All you need to do is build the rifle according to the standards used by most of the top builders here in the U.S. Avoid the pencil barrels and opt for something a little more substantial in contour.</p><p></p><p>Buy a barrel from one of the top makers; Bartlein and Krieger usually get my vote although there are a couple of others which are suitable as well. </p><p></p><p>Choose the bullets you intend to shoot predominantly to establish the twist rate and the throat.</p><p></p><p>Get a professionally made reamer from either PTG or Manson. You can pay a lot more for a JGS but the quality doesn't support the cost.</p><p></p><p>Select a gunsmith who understands quality and accuracy. Don't settle for anything less than the best and be willing to pay for it.</p><p></p><p>Sit back, relax or go shoot something you already own to pass the time until your new dream comes to fruition.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck with your build!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 1209390, member: 27307"] Well, we haven't done pressure bedding on precision rifles in over 30 years. This used to be the standard suggested solution for the factory pencil barrels before it was discovered that you could re-barrel and gain consistent accuracy by using a high quality stress relieved barrel instead of the factory barrel. Currently most of us bed the action/bottom metal and the first 1"-2" of the barrel shank in front of the recoil lug to avoid some of the stress being applied to the action tenon intersection from using longer heavier barrels. After that the barrel is free floated. Rifles using this procedure are usually capable of 3/8" - 1/2" accuracy if the shooter and his loads are capable. This applies to tactical/LE rifles currently being created by several of the top builders in the U.S. With regard to original posters queries, the .300 Weatherby cartridge is not a mystery or a problematic cartridge. All you need to do is build the rifle according to the standards used by most of the top builders here in the U.S. Avoid the pencil barrels and opt for something a little more substantial in contour. Buy a barrel from one of the top makers; Bartlein and Krieger usually get my vote although there are a couple of others which are suitable as well. Choose the bullets you intend to shoot predominantly to establish the twist rate and the throat. Get a professionally made reamer from either PTG or Manson. You can pay a lot more for a JGS but the quality doesn't support the cost. Select a gunsmith who understands quality and accuracy. Don't settle for anything less than the best and be willing to pay for it. Sit back, relax or go shoot something you already own to pass the time until your new dream comes to fruition. Best of luck with your build! [/QUOTE]
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