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    Can someone school me on 280 Rem/280 AI?

    Re: Can someone school me on 280 Rem/280 AI? Stiggy has a great question. My situation is that i have very little time to shoot. It seems like I spend more time f#*ing with my guns than shooting them. I would like to stay away from fire-forming, neck turning, etc., if it only means some...
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    Can someone school me on 280 Rem/280 AI?

    Re: Can someone school me on 280 Rem/280 AI? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: .257</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Recoil is not bad. That being said I will have a little batard break installed on the next barrel to help see impacts. I have only shot...
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    Can someone school me on 280 Rem/280 AI?

    Re: Can someone school me on 280 Rem/280 AI? Those are both some nice looking rifles, thanks. How is the recoil with 168-180 gr. bullets? Ever shoot the 130-150 gr. bullets?
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    Can someone school me on 280 Rem/280 AI?

    As I have previously posted, I have a R700 LA I want to build into a precision rig, mostly for range work but also an occasional deer hunt. I do reload. I had asked the members to help me decide between 6.5X55 and 30.06 and received alot of good feedback but also preferences for several other...
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    6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved?

    Re: 6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved? I am familiar the the Ackley change to the shoulder for various calibers. Will there be any less recoil in 280 if 30.06 is the parent case?
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    6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved?

    Re: 6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TARFU</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm getting ready to...
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    6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved?

    Re: 6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Supersubes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is a no brainer! Build a long range gun that will occasionally kill a deer, and the choices are 6.5X55 and 30-06. Anybody who would...
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    6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved?

    Re: 6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Got an news on the caliber choice? I took that 06 AI barrel out and shot some fireforming loads through it that I sacrificed from my plain...
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    Gunsmithing Torque wrench questions (update)

    Re: Torque wrench questions I ended up buying the Wiha Torque Vario 20-70 in.lb., received it today, and am very pleased. It is quite solid and comes with a robust adjustment tool. There are solid and audible clicks when you reach the torque setting. They are made in Germany and came with...
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    6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved?

    Re: 6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wwbrown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I shoot the Lapua 6.5 x 55 brass in my Stiller Predator with the 0.473" bolt size. I thought the tolerances would be large enough to clear...
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    6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved?

    Re: 6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">PM inbound. </div></div> Replied, thank you.
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    6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved?

    Re: 6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved? Thank you for the advice. Now, you guys really have my head spinning with all these calibers. (Honestly, I haven't even heard of some of them). This has to fit my 30.06 bolt face as don't want to pay to have it machined/replaced. Common caliber and...
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    6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved?

    Re: 6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Greg Langelius *</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the '06 is about ideal as a game rifle chambering. I'd not mess with the barrel, and stick with a sporter. The only time I...
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    6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved?

    Re: 6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HOGGHEAD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It is pretty hard to beat the 30-06 for a PA deer rifle. It is probably impossible to beat. The 6.5 caliber cartridge is a great...
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    6.5X55 or 30.06 Ackley Improved?

    I'm getting ready to purchase parts for my R700 LA build (currently a old 30.06 sporter ADL) and was set on chambering 6.5X55. However, I've been told I could stay with 30.06 or even go 30.06 AI. The advange for me is that I already load the .06 and have dies, components, surplus HXP, etc...
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    ADL configuration for precision build?

    Re: ADL configuration for precision build? I'm not military or LE, I just want a quality, accurate rifle. So, I'm looking at it like this: Savings: ADL vs. bottom metal or badger: $180-365 Bead blast SS barrel vs. Cerekote gun: $200...
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    ADL configuration for precision build?

    Per my previous posts, I have an old R700 ADL LA in 30.06. I am building a 6.5X55 with a Kreiger #8 and Manners T3. Since I have the ADL guard and follower already, I am thinking of saving ~$200.00 on bottom metal and just having the stock inletted for ADL. I know a Badger DBM would be ideal...
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    Cosmetic Upgrade(s)

    Re: Cosmetic Upgrade(s) Is the 40X the same spec as a 700 SA? If so, look at the AICS. At 800.00 its expensive but if do a McMillan, Badger DBM, and bedding you're looking at about 1050.00 give or take. Also, you can install yourself with no beddnig or trip to the gunsmith.
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    Gunsmithing Torque wrench questions (update)

    Re: Torque wrench questions The Craftsman was also recommended to me. Seems like a big wrench for torquing ring and base screws. I guess you need a 1/4 adapter to fit your screwdriver bits? Anyone here own a Wiha?
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    Gunsmithing Torque wrench questions (update)

    I need a torque driver for base and ring screws (15 in.lb.) and stock and ring bolts (65 in.lbs). I know Seekonk makes a nice product but I'll need two wrenches and they are pricey. I am looking at a Wiha Torque-Vario 20-70 in.lb. torque screwdriver for $74.00. 3 questions: Is 20 in.lb...
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