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    Ruger Precision Rifle Discussion

    The gen 4 (?) 6mm RPR looks like a purpose built production class PRS competition rifle. It is priced right at the limits of the class.
  2. M

    Ar15. What caliber would you choose?

    243 WSSM upper. With a shilen select match barrel, you can really reach out and touch something... Varmints, medium game or targets. http://www.dtechuppers.com/ar-15-wssm-upper-receivers.html
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    Is .224 Valkyrie going to die out?

    Did any of the recent Nosler sponsored cartridges actually become successful? The Valkyrie had early teething problems, in part due to a bad batch or reamers: http://www.224valkyrieforum.com/forums/index.php?topic=75.0 With the correct reamer, the early accuracy issues seem to be resolved, but...
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    Black Hills 5.56mm 77 Grain Tipped MatchKing Ammunition

    Well before the pandemic, Midway sold BH 77gr TMK ammo in boxes of 50 for maybe a buck a round or a bit less. Shot well for me and was going to buy a case (yes, I reload, but these actually had more velocity and similar accuracy to my handloads) but CA effectively banned the direct shipment of...
  5. M

    Ruger Precision Rifle Discussion

    About 2-3/16" for a gen2 6mm cm.
  6. M

    Another stupid rebarrel question

    The 257 Wby is an awesome varmint/hunting round but is not suitable for high volume shooting, unless you enjoy re-barreling frequently. Also, the newer high BC .257 bullets require a faster than default 257 Wby twist. Finally, the 257 Wby has the typical longer-than-usual Wby freebore, so...
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    Looking for some caliber ideas.

    For a varmint (non-rapid fire) / medium game hunting cartridge, a 6mm-06 or 240 Wby would be awesome. You'll need a fast twist 7.5 - 7.75" twist bbl. The 240 Wby mag has a normalish freebore, so it will work fine with the heavier bullets. The 6mm-06 can be made from standard redding type s...
  8. M

    My thoughts on Remington

    At the time of its introduction, the 700 action was designed to be inexpensive to mass produce based upon the manufacturing capabilities of the time. What has changed in the interim to make the model 700 action expensive to manufacture, assemble and test now? Not a rhetorical question.
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    My thoughts on Remington

    I'm an IP law expert but am not familiar with shotguns. But if the Benelli mechanical design has been around for >= 20 years, then the basic, corresponding utility and design patents (if any) will likely have expired.
  10. M

    My thoughts on Remington

    What's the problem with letting the firearms part of Remington go gentle into that good night? They haven't made anything I wished to buy in decades.
  11. M

    What is the best value for your money auto rifle for 600-1000 yards ?

    The ignore button is your friend... ;)
  12. M

    Best bolt action chassis style starter rifle under $1500???

    The Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis rifle is pretty slick. Based upon a howa 1500 action but much better finished. Comes in 223, 6.5cm, and 308.
  13. M

    Thermal Conductivity of Carbon Fiber Barrels

    In theory, exotic carbon fiber matrices can have pretty good thermal conductivity. But given the price constraints on [relatively inexpensive compared to formula 1 brake gear] carbon fiber wrapped barrels, do commercially available carbon fiber wrapped barrels actually have similar life-cycle...
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    Ruger Precision Rifle Discussion

    Load development for 6mm creedmoor. 42.1 and 41.8 gr H4350 behind berger hybrid 105 gr bullets at 100 yds. Less than 100 rounds in, but I've found my favorite load. The factory RPR barrel doesn't suck though it is a bit on the slow side.
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    Can someone help me understand 6mm fandom?

    High quality, high BC bullets at high velocities. What's not to love? Don't overthink this stuff...
  16. M

    Winchester Model 70 Super Grade

    Considering purchasing one of these in .243. Options are standard super grade and french walnut super grade (the latter for a few extra bucks). What's the typical difference between the two versions of walnut? This will be a walking varmint gun (due to slow default twist). Are these things...
  17. M

    Semi custom or full custom build.

    Folks in my parents’ generation liked Cadillac luxury vehicles and Weatherby rifles. In general, whether cars, guns, or bicycles, boomers seem to have an affinity for the stuff they aspired to when they were younger. Maybe a Weatherby from their custom shop with a krieger bbl with custom...
  18. M

    Ruger Precision Rifle Discussion

    Can you simply swap out the Gen 2 hand guard and replace it with a Gen 3 version? Without having to remove the barrel nut, etc.?
  19. M

    need advise on purchase of rifle reloading press kit

    Tough choice. The inexpensive, entry-level accessory kits have pretty shabby tools that will ultimately need to be replaced over time. The kits that have higher end stuff (such as the Redding Versa Pak Pro) include a much better set of components but are way outside of your budget.
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    Ruger Precision Rifle Opinions

    I bought one of the earliest gen 2 6mm creedmoor RPRs (pre-ordered). Workmanship/build quality is just OK. But the specimen I received was a shooter. 0.8" initial 5-shot group with factory ammo. That was the only 5-shot group I shot with factory ammo because I pulled apart the rest of the...
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