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<blockquote data-quote="Boss Hoss" data-source="post: 547183" data-attributes="member: 5060"><p>For a rifle of this type where expectations are higher than the normal run of the mill factory rifle it would be very refreshing to have a comprehensive review that would cover things not normally seen in the rags. Because of advertising and other pressures some of the well known writers are under pressure for obvious reasons to keep negative or controversial comments to a minimum. </p><p></p><p>Accuracy is paramount so obviously everyone wants to know how well a rifle will shoot. The rifle should be obviously appealing to the eye because when discretionary income is being spent in the amounts we are discussing here there are those of us who are interested in the little things such as:</p><p></p><p>What does the bedding look like with the barreled action removed?</p><p>What type of pillar was used?</p><p>Is the action true?</p><p>Does the firing pin shroud drag which will cause inconsistent firing pin force when the pin hits the primer?</p><p>Use a bore scope to examine the chamber, throat as well as the rifling</p><p>Close examination of the muzzle crown</p><p></p><p>There are many more things I look at such as the threads on the barrel and how the shoulder is cut. My tubes will not even turn a tenth before full engaged and achieving complete lock up. Make sure there is no internal interference with anything touching the trigger mechanism. In the case of even if I will not use them on a SS rifle flat head screws and if they are timed properly.</p><p></p><p>Finally, it would be refreshing to see someone with the proper equipment who knows how to shoot (maybe a BR person who wins) that has a proper rest, bags and knows how to use them. By this I mean settling, leveling and knowing how to only chamber the round when you are going to pull the trigger rather than chambering and waiting on condition allowing heat transfer. It is hard to shoot a 10 shot group without generating some heat however, a rifle of this type should not suffer the problems of mass produced factory rifles. </p><p></p><p>The above are just a few thoughts of what would be interesting to me but I have gotton to watch my Smith build at least a hundred rifles when he had his shop here and am a little spoiled.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boss Hoss, post: 547183, member: 5060"] For a rifle of this type where expectations are higher than the normal run of the mill factory rifle it would be very refreshing to have a comprehensive review that would cover things not normally seen in the rags. Because of advertising and other pressures some of the well known writers are under pressure for obvious reasons to keep negative or controversial comments to a minimum. Accuracy is paramount so obviously everyone wants to know how well a rifle will shoot. The rifle should be obviously appealing to the eye because when discretionary income is being spent in the amounts we are discussing here there are those of us who are interested in the little things such as: What does the bedding look like with the barreled action removed? What type of pillar was used? Is the action true? Does the firing pin shroud drag which will cause inconsistent firing pin force when the pin hits the primer? Use a bore scope to examine the chamber, throat as well as the rifling Close examination of the muzzle crown There are many more things I look at such as the threads on the barrel and how the shoulder is cut. My tubes will not even turn a tenth before full engaged and achieving complete lock up. Make sure there is no internal interference with anything touching the trigger mechanism. In the case of even if I will not use them on a SS rifle flat head screws and if they are timed properly. Finally, it would be refreshing to see someone with the proper equipment who knows how to shoot (maybe a BR person who wins) that has a proper rest, bags and knows how to use them. By this I mean settling, leveling and knowing how to only chamber the round when you are going to pull the trigger rather than chambering and waiting on condition allowing heat transfer. It is hard to shoot a 10 shot group without generating some heat however, a rifle of this type should not suffer the problems of mass produced factory rifles. The above are just a few thoughts of what would be interesting to me but I have gotton to watch my Smith build at least a hundred rifles when he had his shop here and am a little spoiled. [/QUOTE]
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