Recent content by mcbmd

I guess I should specify that the prefit barrel, like the original, is chambered in 7x57.

My son and I restored an old 95 Chilean Mauser a couple years ago. Cleaned it up, quick-blued it, bought and finished a new stock for it. It looks great. But the barrel is shot out. Didn’t really think it was when we started on it but it just won’t group. I backordered a Shilen prefit barrel...

I’ll take offers

With 3 kids - any that I can do!

Pheasant

Bought a SA Curtis Customs bolt (308 BF) directly from them. Was an idiot and didn't realize it was a 3 lug and wouldn't fit my application. Fits their Axiom, Valor, Helix actions. Brand new, just sitting in my safe. I paid $350 plus shipping. Will take $275 to your door. Surely someone needs an...

"It's not the heat, it's the humidity". -A dad, somewhere

Thanks!

257 Wby Mag built on a Ruger M77 action with a Douglas barrel 1/12 barrel. 81 grain Hammers at 3850 fps. SW Arkansas deer don't know what hit em.

How does it shoot? Been lookin at those.

Wow! Barrel length? Been thinking about doing the exact same thing/caliber w/ a KH.

Anyone heard when Woodleigh is gonna start making bullets again post fire?

Not fair. 98 and feels 106 here/

I have been looking for an auto 5 magnum 20 for years. Finally bought one, got a great deal, but it has the "buck special" barrel with the rear dovetail sight. My thought is to remove the dovetail piece, mount a small weaver/picatinny rail, and put a reflex sight on it. Anyone tried anything...

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