Recent content by jpndave

This👆 I have the Tensor insulated Long Wide. I am going to try the new second gen this year. WAY better than my thermarest which I'll never go back to. Packs much smaller too. The "insulation" is a foil reflective layer that is ever so slightly "crinkly" when you move but nothing that isn't...

If you are handloading in a bolt gun, 6mm ARC speeds of 2650fps are attainable with a 16.1" barrel and the 103 ELD-X. Still over 2000fps at 400yds. Your 1600fps cutoff takes it to 700yds. I wouldn't push it to that on deer with only 586ft/lbs energy but the bullet should up open to that...

What is your definition of "light"? If you're used to a 10lb rig and 7lbs is light then lots of these options are viable. If it's 5lbs completely different story. This is the way! I have a 20" 6mm ARC gas gun that's a dream to shoot. I just got a Howa mini to build a 6mm ARC walking rifle for...

I haven't gotten to reloading mine yet as I'm still emptying brass. My rifle doesn't care for the Hornady Black but shoots ELDs well. Here are projected powder runs for both gas and bolt with the 108 ELD-M, 20" barrel for reference.

I have been looking at getting their hinged floorplate bottom metal when it comes back in stock for the 6mm ARC action I received last week. It sounds like you would recommend it then? I'm building a compact lightweight walking rifle for varmints, possibly deer with kids etc.

I have a Coup De Grâce here. It's a nice action. If you need pics or hands-on measurements or anything I can do that. I had a BDL stock/bottom metal I took off a rifle so I could drop it in to see what issues there were. That is if I can find it. I think it might have gone to a buddy for his...

I would think they would be compatible but have not used Arrow. I looked up the Arrow and their site doesn't specify other than oils with fillers. https://www.bobsmiracleproducts.com/product-page/arrow-wood-finish I would strip it until there isn't anything left that would show on the new...

As long as the oil you used before is similar, you don't need to strip it. Permalyn is a very high-quality Linseed oil impregnated with urethane for durability/water resistance. Build with the sealer until the surface starts to gloss then add cutting (sanding) the surface after coats until the...

I have a reamer and the prints. What dimensions are you looking for on it? It is wider at the bolt face by 0.0022". It's +0.002" at the 0.200" line everyone talks about. The added clearance tapers to the shoulder where it is the same as SAAMI. In addition, the throat spec shows +0.0006" @0.2862"...

🤣 LOL, that was a nice morning chuckle. I have used that feature myself. Can we all leave the "You don't need a 1lb trigger in a hunting rifle!" alone? I have one rifle I hunt with that is that low, a heavy chassis, the rest are more like 2lbs+. In the BLR, carried at half cock with the hammer...

Nope! ;) It takes something like this... The takedown barrel bushing is on the right. Left piece is my wrench/socket. I'm doing mine here in house. Just finishing setup. I have a fluted Krieger for the 243 and a fluted 6mm Bartlein for the Creedmoor (unless I change that). Here's the hammer...

The BLR is a really great package. I have 4 here in various chamberings, 243, 308 & 325 WSM. A buddy has one in 270. All are take down versions that will pack small enough for a regular suitcase to travel. I have one complely disassembled and stripped for a custom two barrel set. I'd planned 6mm...

I built a 6mm ARC on a whim and have fallen in love with the little cartridge. I'd get a Howa mini and go have fun! I'm thinking about doing another build using the mini action for myself. That would be a pretty much perfect combination to start out a new younger shooter. Get something that you...

In Elk country when you are carrying the rifle up a lot of vertical or in a scabbard on a horse that mag will be horribly in the way or digging into your side/back/shoulder. It's also very possible to end up with a single shot when Murphy steps in. If you need 10+ rds rapidly you shouldn't have...

My little Kimber 6.5CM throws Accubond LR all over the place w/RL26 - looks like a shotgun pattern. But, she'll stack Bergers or ELD on top of each other at PRC speeds using RL26. It might not be the powder.