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    Help save and grow our sport

    Signed Please support this and sign the petition The range needs your help regardless of where in the world you are
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    Gunsmithing Tikka T3x bolt sticking

    I work on a lot of Tikka actions in the UK The video shows unusual “hang up” Everything posted so far are points to look at Though you haven’t commented o whether the bolt lugs have any galling or if there is any dry lube or high pressure live applied to the following places Bolt lugs...
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    Sig SSG 3000 or almost twice the price Sako TRG 22?

    Can’t help but comment As I own an SSG3000 The Pheoenix model from Sig is actually a barrelled action dropped into a Jet 01 chassis not the Vision chassis Two different animal and from different countries My SSG 3000 wears a Vision Chassis and is chambered in 260 Ackley for “gamer...
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    New chassis for the Sig Sauer SSG3000 / 200STR.

    Have been using this chassis for my SSG 3000 in the UK for a short time. Build quality and machining is as good as it gets and attention to detail very well thought out Calibre is 260 Ackley, using aftermarket barrel extension and bartlein 7 twist, which was fitted and chambered myself...
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    T3x CTR vs Howa Vs Lithgow..UK help!

    Tikka is the better action in IMO ive made numerous custom rifles on both: Bolt cyling easier on Tikka - some Howas have notchy lift on primary extraction. Tikka action will allow you to alternate long or short action cartridge (if you ever wanted a 30-06 / 6.5 x 284 for example) all you need...
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    Precision Rifles.....show em!!

    One with a twist PGWDTi Coyote I built this rifle for UK PRS Competitions using a new PGW Coyote action and BM putting it into a PSE Composites E-Tac stock Bartlein 8 twist with "blaser style" fluting Chambered in 6.5x47 Lapua Trigger is a Bix n Andy Scope in images is PM11 10x42, the...
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    Gunsmithing PGW Coyote Barrel Tenon drawing / dimensions

    Would anyone have a barrel shank thread spec drawing or measurements of a PGW Coyote. I have a bare action in the workshop which I want to barrel, but id like to confirm the barrel thread spec before starting. I dont have a takeoff barrel to measure. The action I have measures to have a...
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    Gunsmithing PGW Coyote Magazine

    Hi, No the mag system I have is PGW and its a 9 round bespoke single stack - its definately not AICS Thanks for the email addeess's - they are the same I have sent previous mails to with no reply. Thanks anyway
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    Gunsmithing PGW Coyote Magazine

    Does anyone have contact with PGWdti Ive emailed both named contacts on their site to request a spare magazine for a Coyote and not had any reply. Im based in the UK - any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    AX Owners please chime in.

    Was a 308, now a 6.5x47. Accuracy is stunning. Barrel is custom fluted Border Archer Work done by me
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    Gunsmithing Chambering (first time)

    Re: Chambering (first time) I use the Bald Eagle, floating pusher holder, works very well. However, I do pre-bore all my chambers. Never had an issue with the BE, but it becomes a mite snatchy on larger chambers - you need to get the "feel" of the cut just so..
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    Gunsmithing tikka t3 tactical aftermarket upgrade thread

    Re: tikka t3 tactical aftermarket upgrade thread You can modify the hex bolt that holds the trigger assembly in place (grinding the side that faces the trigger ajustment screw or turn down the inside of the ajustment screw (making it shorter) A better fix is use a lighter spring of the same...
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    Gunsmithing M18x1 thread dimensions

    Re: M18x1 thread dimensions If its a non specific "general" M18x1mm thread, I would make it .650" long with thread relief.
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    Xtreme Long Range rig photo's

    Re: Xtreme Long Range rig photo's Surgeon XL 338 self build; Min Saami chamber,Pac Nor tube, 4-14 PM11, Mc A5, farthest shot is 1600 mtrs so far.
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    Gunsmithing Rem 700 Barrel torque

    Re: Rem 700 Barrel torque Anti sieze (copper slip or Tru-Guard)on the threads. Torque to 90ftlbs. Re-torque to 95 ft lbs. Works for me, all are done this way.
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    Surgeon action prices?

    Re: Surgeon action prices? Ive built several rifles on both Surgeon and Stiller, cannot say either is better than the other, they are both very, very good.ersonal preferances may cloud the issue, but "on target", I have seen no discernable differences in the ones ive had in my hands. Both...
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    Gunsmithing Tikka T3 Recoil lug

    Re: Tikka T3 Recoil lug Measure the width and length of the existing slot on the action and have someone machine up for you. They are only a piece of alloy.
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    Gunsmithing Bedding a Tikka T3

    Re: Bedding a Tikka T3 Ive bedded a couple of T3's, I machined out the recoil lug recess so the lug was able to "float" on a base of devcon and set the lug into the devcon. You need to do it this way in one go (entire bedding) Set the action upside down with the recoil lug resting in its...
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    Anyone want to share any 338 LM load data?

    Re: Anyone want to share any 338 LM load data? Surgeon XL - own build 9 twist barrel, chamber min SAAMI spec. 94.5g H1000 under Fed 215 and 250 SMK. Loaded to SAAMI spec (.010" short of mag length) 2980fps, sub half - quarter MOA. Very stable load. This also works with 250 Secenar and...
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    Gunsmithing Threading barrel for silencer

    Re: Threading barrel for silencer Never been 100% happy with doing anything bettween centres. Thats why I do all my screwcutting / chambering / barrel work thru the headstock. Build a spider for the outboard side, get some range rods and you will be 100% sure of your concentricity and set...
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