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Need a local smith for truing actions
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<blockquote data-quote="GLTaylor" data-source="post: 1842335" data-attributes="member: 111593"><p>As a member noted above, truing the action alone is not likely to improve your grouping consistency. I had the blueprinting done as part of a larger project. </p><p></p><p>If your concern is that your rifle is not grouping to your satisfaction:</p><p></p><p>First check your receiver and barrel bedding to remove any inconsistencies or pressure points on the barrel. If your receiver is not pillar bedded or glass bedded, or in a metal bedding block, this would be a first step in improving grouping. </p><p></p><p>Making sure the barrel is completely free floated is a second step in the pursuit of good grouping. You should be able to slide a dollar bill between the barrel and the forearm from the tip of the forearm back to the receiver. A business card thickness of clearance is even better.</p><p></p><p>A basic assumption is that the barrel has been deep cleaned all the way down to bare metal. Make sure all carbon and copper is removed. This could take a good while, depending upon how much carbon/copper may be present.</p><p></p><p>The final step is looking at your barrel with a bore scope. If all pressure points have been relieved and the bore is clean and the rifle still won't shoot, it may be the barrel is gone. I don't know how many rounds are down the barrel or what caliber it is. Normal caliber cartridges (non-magnum) are usually good for at least 1,000 rounds unless you run the barrel hot when shooting.</p><p></p><p>If I may help further just sing out, I didn't mention the scope and bases need to be checked for tightness, I assume the scope is working properly. Don't know if you use a muzzle brake - if so, it needs to be tight.</p><p>Best regards</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GLTaylor, post: 1842335, member: 111593"] As a member noted above, truing the action alone is not likely to improve your grouping consistency. I had the blueprinting done as part of a larger project. If your concern is that your rifle is not grouping to your satisfaction: First check your receiver and barrel bedding to remove any inconsistencies or pressure points on the barrel. If your receiver is not pillar bedded or glass bedded, or in a metal bedding block, this would be a first step in improving grouping. Making sure the barrel is completely free floated is a second step in the pursuit of good grouping. You should be able to slide a dollar bill between the barrel and the forearm from the tip of the forearm back to the receiver. A business card thickness of clearance is even better. A basic assumption is that the barrel has been deep cleaned all the way down to bare metal. Make sure all carbon and copper is removed. This could take a good while, depending upon how much carbon/copper may be present. The final step is looking at your barrel with a bore scope. If all pressure points have been relieved and the bore is clean and the rifle still won't shoot, it may be the barrel is gone. I don't know how many rounds are down the barrel or what caliber it is. Normal caliber cartridges (non-magnum) are usually good for at least 1,000 rounds unless you run the barrel hot when shooting. If I may help further just sing out, I didn't mention the scope and bases need to be checked for tightness, I assume the scope is working properly. Don't know if you use a muzzle brake - if so, it needs to be tight. Best regards [/QUOTE]
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