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    ++Bighorn TL3 Builds++

    So I have sourced an action, my smith has hawk hill blanks to choose from. And I even found a TT Diamond in stock I can order. The McMillan stock will be the only thing I’ll have to wait on. I have a Magpul hunter stock on my current gun. Would I be able to drop the barreled action in that if I...
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    ++Bighorn TL3 Builds++

    Okay, I’m not worried about the Pmags not working, I’ll just keep them around for my current gun. It’s a good enough gun to keep around as a backup or if a buddy wants to shoot a local comp. with me I’d let them borrow it.
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    ++Bighorn TL3 Builds++

    Well, AW cut seems to be the way to go! So if I do the A5, what bottom metal would guys recommend I have them inlet for? Dang, with all the help for everyone answering my questions on here, I might get this thing ordered today!!
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    ++Bighorn TL3 Builds++

    Good deal, seems both of them are the way to go!
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    ++Bighorn TL3 Builds++

    What do you guys recommend? I am currently running my budget built r700 in a magpul with AI style Pmags. Seems like people are having trouble making the AW mags feed right, and since I will be buying new mags either way, AICS seems more logical, unless AW’s have some other advantage I am not...
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    ++Bighorn TL3 Builds++

    Okay, I was going to contact my Smith today and ask him what his lead times are once I get the parts to him. I really want it in either a Manners or McMillan, wish I could put my hands on both to see what I like better. Just not a fan of chassis systems personally. As far as the barrel, I...
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    ++Bighorn TL3 Builds++

    Something I forgot to ask, what seems to me the preferred choice on theses guns, shouldered barrel is barrel nut? If I go shouldered barrel, I’d be tempted to have the flats milled in behind the muzzle break like one other gentleman did that I saw in here. Thanks!
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    ++Bighorn TL3 Builds++

    Okay, so I’ve decided it’s time to build a new gun on a TL3 action. Here’s what I’m thinking so far... -TL3 Short Action-DLC Coated -22” Bartlein LH Gain Twist(8.25-7.25 maybe?) Chambered in 6.5CM -Still debating on a stock, really leaning McMillan A5, bit the JAE chassis intrigue me also -I...
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    Gunsmithing Lathe size for R700 work.

    Lot of good replies. In Evansville we have TONS of machine shops since this is the number 1 plastics molding area in the world thanks to Berry Global. Maybe I should just pop into a shop and talk to a shop manager. If he doesn’t have a guy in his shop that could maybe work on it as a side job...
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    ++Bighorn TL3 Builds++

    Don’t need to build a new rifle, but the more I look into the TL3 action, the more urge I have to build one, or two!! Lol
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    Gunsmithing Lathe size for R700 work.

    To be honest I have no clue what the actual dimensions on the lathe are. It is big tho, 15hp 480 3 phase motor on it. I would say a person could get at least 72” between centers, never put a tape on it though. It is way bigger than what we need, but got it for dang near scrap price because they...
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    Gunsmithing Lathe size for R700 work.

    It is a very old Lodge and Shipley. Pretty sure this thing was in that plant back in the 1930’s when they were building WWII planes here in Evansville. I’d love to have it fixed, but can’t find anyone who works on old machines like this. Also very limited information about it on the internet. If...
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    Gunsmithing Lathe size for R700 work.

    I am wanting to buy a small lathe to do basic gun smithing work, blue printing my own actions and threading bolt knobs. No barrel work. How big of a lathe does one need to do this kind of work? Would a table top size work? I already have a mill and lathe in my shop, but the lathe was bought...
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    Seating to Mag Length

    I am reloading for my first time. I finally have everything set up, all my brass prepped, and I am ready to start charging cases and seating bullets. I use this gun for PRS type matches and will obviously want these to feed flawlessly from a mag. I am currently using the PMag AICS mags in my 6.5...
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    New build..help me spend some tax money?

    Will be interesting to see what they are coming out with!
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    New build..help me spend some tax money?

    Sorry for any confusion, looks like we are both doing a little learning on this topic!
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    New build..help me spend some tax money?

    Well, after doing a little reading on some other threads, I am now seeing that you do use Savage prefit Barrels on the TL3. I’m not sure if me reading that the TL3 uses 1-1/16x20 threads is wrong. Or maybe the .0075 isn’t enough of a difference to matter(seems like a lot of thread slop to me for...
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    New build..help me spend some tax money?

    After a quick google, I found that the TL3 uses 1-1/16x20 receiver threads. A standard R700 is 1-1/16x16. Savage uses 1.055x20, which is annoying because that is only 0.0075 off of 1-1/16x20. Any smith that makes pre-fit barrels will have barrels and nuts available in any of...
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    New build..help me spend some tax money?

    Also, as far as you being on a higher budget, I understood that from the beginning, and totally envy you having the extra cash! I am young and have been saving up for one of those shiny circle things girls like as I’ve got one that enjoys guns, tractor pulling, and puts up with my hectic random...
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    New build..help me spend some tax money?

    I’ve got everything ordered! I got virtually 100% RCBS stuff because they have a really good rebate going on right now. Rock Chucker Supreme, Chargemaster 1500, Trim Pro 2, and all the other little odds and ends. Going with Hornady Custom Grade Dies and then all the Hornady Measurmet tools. Just...
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