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I’ve been loading it using varget and 55 vmax. Running a fairly mild load through an 18” barrel around 3100 fps. For reference Noslers factory 55BT load is 3330 through this barrel.

I contacted Seekins and the spec for the action is 55in/lbs. The rail is 25 in/lbs

So far 66.8 grains of H1000 seems to be the spot. I am still playing with seating depths but it looks promising.

I finally got out and tried my first ladder test, even though I didn't shoot any groups I no longer have any concerns about the accuracy potential of this rifle. I loaded up 168gr Berger Hunting VLD with H1000, .010 of the lands. My starting load of 64.5gr shot a .449" 3 shot group at 200 yards...

Thank you barnesuser28. That makes perfect sense and answers my question.

I may be over thinking this but I have just begun reloading and I am using the Hornady OAL length tool and bullet comparator. I am loading for a 7mm WSM. My question is universal though. my understanding of ogive is the point on the bullet that it reaches its full diameter and start the...

Thanks Skyking. That's a very nice rifle, I came across your video when I was trying to decide who to have build mine. I wil give the 180s a try. I managed to get some H1000 and RE22 but I can't find bench rest or match grade primers anywhere right now. All I can find in federal champion and...

Last picture. Thank you for the response. I was hopping it was nothing to worry about.

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Hi all. Just had my first custom rifle built. GA Precision did the build for me. It's based on there Templar action, has a 26 inch bartlein barrel #7GAP contour, badger thruster brake, badger dbm bottom metal, Mcmillian htg stock in dessert camo and the rifle is finished in OD green cerokote...

Hi everyone. I am new to long range hunting rifles and have been doing a lot of research and talking to a few different guns smiths about my first rifle build. It will be based on a 7mm WSM and I would like at least a #5 contour barrel. One place I found that offers rifles like this is Summit...