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Mar 26, 2024 Add bookmark #1 LPR CARBON 338 Reaper Dies and 60 formed brass for it as well. BAT LRP HR right handed LiFE coated...

Still pretty dang high for 20rds.. LOL

For sale is a 6.5 PRC built off a Borden Alpine Magnum short action. - Action was cut to accept a Wyatts baney box which would allow...

Excellent condition, factory case/chokes. Few small marks on the grip. Pics to follow. 26in barrel. Has approximately 50 rounds through...

If you go to a 28", I would suggest going up to at least a #4 contour if you stick with steel. That might require stock work to open up...

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I wouldn’t do a thing until you start reloading and get someone to help you work up a load for that barrel. If after that it wouldn’t...

What if I don't shoot suppressed? My rifle has a 26" barrel.. Probably gonna keep it the same or got to 28"

You can still buy a decent factory rifle, barrel and all, for that $920!

Valid point! I was looking at Proof Research last night. $920 for a barrel.. LOL

My carbons were Bartleins which are reportedly a bit heavier than Proof and a few others. I never bothered to count the oz difference...

All depends on contour. #3 steel will weigh about the same as CF Sendero contour. But, the CF will be stiffer and less "whippy". You...

What was the weight difference between the CF and a SS barrel? My plan is to use my rifle for elk and Pronghorn.

I got on the carbon barrel bandwagon for a while, but at twice the price, it sure doesn't seem worth the while anymore. Personally, I...

My suggestion was to try tuning with handloads before anything else. Factory ammo is rarely optimal. A lot can go into a "new...