Recent content by joelpat

The Edge Hunter I got last year took 4 or 5 months. I ordered my Edge A3-5 on 4/6, received my confirmation email on 5/11 and was told last week it was just going into production. I called last week because I am going on vacation for three weeks in July/August and didn't want it to ship while...

My model 70 .270 wears an edge built Hunter. I love it. As we speak they are building an A3-5 Edge for me as well, for a model 70 I'm currently building in 30 Nosler. The edge stocks are painted, or in the case of my new one, not painted as I want to do it myself. There is no marbeling...

You must have ordered from someone other than J E CUSTOM because I have no record of your request. There are several new web sites that have similar names and the one that is most often confused with mine is JEC Custom. When I build a brake , it is a one of a kind tuned to your rifle and...

Hey guys, I've bounced all over the place deciding what to build next, but I now have specs and I'm moving forward. Or I was. I'm building off of a stainless model 70 action. I put in my order for an MCM A3-5 edge, and sent an order to PACNOR for a 24" sendero chambered in 30 Nosler. This...

Thanks. I am just starting in reloading. gathering the last of my gear now. I do prefer to shoot copper, so longer pills are a reality for me. I'll think about what you've said.

Why do I need the extra length? Max OACL is 2.860. Understanding that there are times to go beyond the published max, when am I going to need the extra 3/8"? Honest question.

I'll check out Borden, but the Surgeon action is specific to WSM also.

FEENIX: thanks for the info on twist. I will look into it. EDD: Thanks. -I don't like the look of the defiance actions as much either, though that's a secondary consideration for me. -I am going to Cerakote, so it's good to know there is clearance inside. I was considering masking the...

Thanks for pointing out twist, I forgot to mention that. I was going to use the standard 1:10 twist. In the past, I've hunted with 180g TTSX bullets, with devastating effect. But my only elk so far has been a bull at 120ish yards, head on through the spine at the base of the neck. I'm...

Double post...

I think the action is the only place left where I can save substantial weight. I don't want a carbon barrel for a field gun. I don't need to go to a blind mag. I'm pretty sure the Jewells are aluminum, aren't they? I Thought about a Deviant Hunter or Ultralight. But the Hunter would only save...

Nah, I appreciate spoil sporting, in moderation. You are absolutely right. There is no reason I have to have a new truck. My current truck is more than 20 years old, but it has less than 100K miles on it and it runs ok. It doesn't run as smoothly as a new truck, it isn't as comfortable as a...

A few weeks ago I posted a build plan and discussed it with some of you. Thanks for your comments. Then I threw the plan out, put the Model 70 I was building off of up for sale, and started over. My philosophy for all my guns is to choose a niche and then fill it with the best I can get. I...

I use black "finger cots" which are essentially little condoms about the diameter of a smallish finger. <this is where the little condom jokes go> I had a really wet day of hunting a couple weeks ago. Enough that my cell phone nearly drowned inside my gore-tex jacket. Finger cot goes on the...