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  1. jeepwilson

    SAC 308, Win M70, MCS-T3 Pics

    Re: SAC 308, Win M70, MCS-T3 Pics YEAH BABY!My model 70 22-250 is needing a barrel and I am liking the looks of this.You know it is always refreshing to see something other than a Remington every once and a while.I am always impressed with your work.
  2. jeepwilson

    New Rifle Help!

    Re: New Rifle Help! If the money is remotely the same between a custom or the factory gun you are looking at.I would go custom,just so you can get every option you want.But if you wanted to save you could get a M700 rifle or action and get it trued and I think if the Smith does their part it...
  3. jeepwilson

    New Rifle Help!

    Re: New Rifle Help! Either rifle would be great.I would pick the one you feel more comfortable with.
  4. jeepwilson

    New stock bought here on the hide!!

    Re: New stock bought here on the hide!! What are you doing with the A5?
  5. jeepwilson

    New Rifle Help!

    Re: New Rifle Help! And just for poops and giggles.A 223 with 50gr VMAX out of a 20in tube mv is 3214fps at 100yds with 40mph cross winds 50* and 100% humidity drifts 4.65in.And I didn`t have a 308 in my data but I did a 300WM with a 180gr at 3103fps in same conditions 2.11in of drift.Now if...
  6. jeepwilson

    New Rifle Help!

    Re: New Rifle Help! <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mbandy13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ok, i gotta ask? what does the wind have to do with either rifle choice? If hes going 20in barrel regardless, how is the wind in his area an important...
  7. jeepwilson

    New Rifle Help!

    Re: New Rifle Help! Now it almost sounds to me thet you are married and trying to justify to the wife that you need a custom rifle with the tax money (ya`ll are getting back)for a possible promotion at work!I like the way you think! :DBut what I would think about is where you will be shooting...
  8. jeepwilson

    Gunsmithing Looking for paint prices

    Re: Looking for paint prices I had to put my coffee down at the end of that video.I was afraid it was going to strike the camera and I was going to throw my coffee!LOL
  9. jeepwilson

    Gunsmithing Where do I find a used Rem700 SA for a good price?

    Re: Where do I find a used Rem700 SA for a good price? Yes you would be better off to just buy used ones.They can be had alot cheaper than what you can get actions for.
  10. jeepwilson

    What is going on with my .308 loads? Lots of pics

    Re: What is going on with my .308 loads? Lots of pics You can do the ladder test if you want it can be useful.But I would clean the crap out of that thing and make sure it is clean.If you shine a light from the muzzle end at about 6-8 inches away on a 45* angle and your riflings look like...
  11. jeepwilson

    Light Primer strikes tactical innovations 10/22

    Re: Light Primer strikes tactical innovations 10/22 A guy brought me a 10/22 one time doing the same thing and eventually would not fire at all.I messed around with it and finally narrowed it down to the firing pin.Took it apart and took the bolt out and the firing pin had some gunk on it...
  12. jeepwilson

    Who makes a good semi-auto 17hmr? ( Update!! )

    Re: Who makes a good semi-auto 17hmr? Yes the semi auto rifles have experienced problems in 22WMR,17HMR,and 17HM2.They are either going off prematurely or having extractor/bolt problems from the excessive pressure.And most if not all have just quit manufacturing them instead of risking more.I...
  13. jeepwilson

    Rem. Model 7

    Re: Rem. Model 7 I got my 6.5 Creedmoor built on a Model 7 and it does fine.I bought it as a youth 243 and used the action.
  14. jeepwilson

    SELL me on a Remington???????

    Re: SELL me on a Remington??????? That is the thing with Remingtons.I have always had Winchesters til they went out and up.But if you are even considering upgrading or tinkering with whatever you get,and eventually you will,you mine as well get a remington.The parts are so easy to get and so...
  15. jeepwilson

    308 sps tac, is this normal ??!?

    Re: 308 sps tac, is this normal ??!? Try and neck size them and shoot again and see if it is better.Sometimes you will get what I call blow by on cases and they will look like that.But after fired in the gun it blows it out to the chamber but I think they will be alright.In my match dies I...
  16. jeepwilson

    7wsm shooters

    Re: 7wsm shooters That CDI seems to be fairly priced.Nothing wrong with that.
  17. jeepwilson

    Gunsmithing Remington initial build quality

    Re: Remington initial build quality Well did it shoot better or worse with the screwa and studs tight?Also in todays world if you want to shut down or ban guns,why not get people into the plants that make guns to poorly assemble?Just a thought.It is sad to hear stuff like this when you got...
  18. jeepwilson

    Savage model 114

    Re: Savage model 114 I have never owned a 114 but I have a 110 and the trigger was horrible.The worst trigger I have ever owned.But Savage has come a long ways from then.Good optics are the first thing I would do.Then if you get where you don`t feel the gun is right for what you want you can...
  19. jeepwilson

    Remington?

    Re: Remington? Yes I would agree with them as well.My son had a 26"barrel 22-250 SPS and that thing was deadly new.I told him to keep it but he thinks all guns shoot like that.He look back one day and realize.
  20. jeepwilson

    can a bipod be too tall?

    Re: can a bipod be too tall? I use the benchrest model just because it is more comfortable off the benches and if you are on the ground,prone it works too.The taller ones do have a lot of flex when you have got them extended out.