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    Every hafta modify bottom of Rem 700 rcvr....

    I have the same problem, any before and after pictures to help guide us?
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    Gunsmithing Barrel wear question

    Bradu, Both were Sierra Match King 300Gr, but is was not the same bullet. This time, I have put the measuring bullet aside for reuse in future measurements - Im still learning. Another possibility is how much force was on the bullet when engaging the L&G. I used a cleaning rod and the...
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    Gunsmithing Barrel wear question

    I agree that the fired Hornady brass takes more than one firing to be fully "fire formed", but both measurements were done with the unfired Hornady compairitor brass. I'm I missing something?
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    Gunsmithing Barrel wear question

    Hi all, I have a Barret MRAD in 338 lapua with 250 rounds through it. After the first 50 rounds (Factory Hornady 285 grain match), I measured the chamber and started to use my own loads. I measured the chamber again after 250 rounds (200 of my own loads) and the chamber length has increased...
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    The "New" Barrett MRAD Thread!!!!!!

    Another new owner question. When cleaning the bore, what do you recommend for a bore guide? Thanks, Phil
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    The "New" Barrett MRAD Thread!!!!!!

    JMO and Canuckistaninia, I appreciate the replies. WRT the oil, it's on the outside of the barrel, I was going to clean the inside of the barrel before shooting it and after each round for the first 10 or so shots. The original question was rely about the surfaces between the outside of the...
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    New member from Calif

    Hello, Been following the forums for a few months now and have learned a lot (and from watching Rex on youtube). Been shooting/reloading 223 and 308 for quite a few years now and recently bought a 338 LM for even more entertainment. Thanks, Phil
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    The "New" Barrett MRAD Thread!!!!!!

    New guy here and have some questions about cleaning my new MRAD 338LM. Looking at the rifle, it comes from the factory with a lot of oil on the barrel. I was going to take the barrel off and wipe off a lot of the oil which then bring up a few questions 1) How often does one take off the...