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Stock action vs blueprinted vs custom ?
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<blockquote data-quote="AZShooter" data-source="post: 1234555" data-attributes="member: 5219"><p>This is an interesting thread. I have often pondered how much better a blue printed action would be compared to today's CNC machined recievers. </p><p></p><p>At one point I was making custom handloads for a custom rifle maker, who's name will not be divulged. I personally saw several blueprinted actions have accuracy issues because he made mistakes in the work. </p><p></p><p>In the last 30 years I have had over 25 barrels installed without any action work. I had Remington takeoffs, Douglas, Lilja and bartlein barrels installed on Rugers, Mark Xs, Winchesters and Remingtons. All were intended as hunting rifles. I never had any that didn't shoot well with some shooting exceptionally well. All would shoot under 3/4" at 100 yds with some shooting 1/2" at 200 yds. As to some rifles shooting better, I think it is because my handloading and barrel cleaning techniques got better. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Around 5 years ago I began doing my own barrel installations. Excluding the first barrel which had some learning involved, accuracy improved! The weird part is that my setup is not state of the art, in fact I HAVE to use a floating reamer holder as the 50s lathe is not perfect. All rifles were already setup with laminate or McMillan stocks with action bedded and barrels totally floated. </p><p></p><p>My experiences with my installation of 17 barrels plus the 25, or so, I had done professionally, my opinion is that a blueprinted action isn't necessary to get great accuracy. </p><p></p><p>Getting into the bench rest game is different. In this case I would suggest buying one of the best aftermarket actions like a Bat. That arena is very different and requires perfection in every aspect of the build to compete. </p><p></p><p>I agree with engineer40 on bedding, floating barrel and reloading. I want to add that my experiences show me a sharp reamer cutting at the proper speed along with a good crown is also very important part of the accuracy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AZShooter, post: 1234555, member: 5219"] This is an interesting thread. I have often pondered how much better a blue printed action would be compared to today's CNC machined recievers. At one point I was making custom handloads for a custom rifle maker, who's name will not be divulged. I personally saw several blueprinted actions have accuracy issues because he made mistakes in the work. In the last 30 years I have had over 25 barrels installed without any action work. I had Remington takeoffs, Douglas, Lilja and bartlein barrels installed on Rugers, Mark Xs, Winchesters and Remingtons. All were intended as hunting rifles. I never had any that didn't shoot well with some shooting exceptionally well. All would shoot under 3/4" at 100 yds with some shooting 1/2" at 200 yds. As to some rifles shooting better, I think it is because my handloading and barrel cleaning techniques got better. Around 5 years ago I began doing my own barrel installations. Excluding the first barrel which had some learning involved, accuracy improved! The weird part is that my setup is not state of the art, in fact I HAVE to use a floating reamer holder as the 50s lathe is not perfect. All rifles were already setup with laminate or McMillan stocks with action bedded and barrels totally floated. My experiences with my installation of 17 barrels plus the 25, or so, I had done professionally, my opinion is that a blueprinted action isn't necessary to get great accuracy. Getting into the bench rest game is different. In this case I would suggest buying one of the best aftermarket actions like a Bat. That arena is very different and requires perfection in every aspect of the build to compete. I agree with engineer40 on bedding, floating barrel and reloading. I want to add that my experiences show me a sharp reamer cutting at the proper speed along with a good crown is also very important part of the accuracy. [/QUOTE]
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