Accuracy Int'l Coopermatch
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I considered having LRI do it BUT there are so few of these that it doesn't make sense to permanently modify it. If Tom could have sourced me a new bolt head and firing pin maybe, but I never heard back.
Sporting Services have some scope mounts in the sale section of their website that might be of use for your rifle.
Haha, must be all this cooped up nonsense.
11595 spec calls out for three types of 41XX for many mil barrels. But there are other steels used for full auto which the military does allow or waive or specifically call out for that particular barrel assembly, most of which are a 'cleaner' grade more suitable for cold hammer forge production . Read Hatchers Notebook especially the sections that deal with failure, whether receiver or barrel. Theres a reason its hard to convince the mil, you better have some good data behind you to get that waiver.
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I did see something about Eugene Stoner being put in touch with one of Springfield's gunsmiths after the AR10 composite barrel burst incident, so that the gunsmith/machinist could rework some T44 barrels for the AR10, because said barrels were 4150 CMV which will stand up to higher temps better..
Well I can attest to this. We use the same steel I started purchase orders in 2009, buying in 45T at a time and bringing in 45 T at a time. In other words it's our mill run.
Not all barrels are run by 11595 spec, there are waivers and specific callouts in the mil specs. Look up M240 and M249 barrel steel specs for example. Your 'puter might crash its so secret.
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BTW, we, meaning Border, made most of Blieker's barrels before they started rolling their own. so there are some jewel cut rifle bleikers out there
I never heard what transpired with Mac,s collection of stuff. Maybe John knows more.
He was a honorable and always jovial man.
Interesting. I thought Bleiker used Lilja? Thats whats on their site..
Pretty sure Grunig and Elmiger do cut rifling in-house tho.. and Id have to imagine their rifles are just as nice as Bleikers.. for some reason they dont seem to be as popular/prominent as Bleiker tho..
Maybe Bleiker got out of the bbl game, know they were working on getting into it just after I left Scotland. Grunig and Elminger a definite ex customer. Glad to see them trying to roll their own, maybe Geoff helped them out
I don't have a favorite per say. Besides the AI I have several Barnards, two in Eliseo stocks and one is a beautiful piece of Claro cut to a Sitman Prone profile. Two Panda style actions in Sitman Prone synthetics with Anachutz 5018 triggers. A 6Dasher in a Robertson orginal built off of an old M70 LA with a CG trigger probably a few I'm forgetting.
The Robertson original is probably the most comfortable stock, just edging out the Sitman prones. The wood stock recoil is hands down the most pleasant. The Walnut as well as the laminate Pine of the AI. No vibrations, etc and its always warm to the touch. I haven't warmed up to the tubegun. The barnard is a superb action, really no reason to look elsewhere unless you want a pretty action. I tried the tubegun because my chest size and collar bone shape makes it very awkward to get the rifle in the pocket and get good head position. I end up shooting off my collar bone to take the tension off my neck and this causes all sorts of bad shit to happen, both downrange and under my jacket. The cast off the Eliseo buttplate allows fixes this but I am so used to traditional stocks that the pistol grip is extremely uncomfortable. I need to play around with some alternate grips (currently and A2) before I pass final judgement.
I find that as long as my hand and head position are the same and my triggers are set up basiclly the same, I can tell very little difference between the rifles once I'm slung up. The caliber makes more difference than anything else, and I am slowly gravitating toward using medium sized 6mm, though I maintain bigger rifles just in case I feel I might need them for conditions.
The Robertson original is probably the most comfortable stock, just edging out the Sitman prones. The wood stock recoil is hands down the most pleasant. The Walnut as well as the laminate Pine of the AI. No vibrations, etc and its always warm to the touch. I haven't warmed up to the tubegun. The barnard is a superb action, really no reason to look elsewhere unless you want a pretty action. I tried the tubegun because my chest size and collar bone shape makes it very awkward to get the rifle in the pocket and get good head position. I end up shooting off my collar bone to take the tension off my neck and this causes all sorts of bad shit to happen, both downrange and under my jacket. The cast off the Eliseo buttplate allows fixes this but I am so used to traditional stocks that the pistol grip is extremely uncomfortable. I need to play around with some alternate grips (currently and A2) before I pass final judgement.
I find that as long as my hand and head position are the same and my triggers are set up basiclly the same, I can tell very little difference between the rifles once I'm slung up. The caliber makes more difference than anything else, and I am slowly gravitating toward using medium sized 6mm, though I maintain bigger rifles just in case I feel I might need them for conditions.
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That’s a dream rifle of mine. I saw one listed on gunbroker for 45k about 4 or 5 months ago. Wish I could afford it. It’s either buy the rifle or send the kids to school....
You said the AI's can be pretty stiff, have you ever shot a RPA? If so how'd they compare?
Yes. Like lifting a Goddamn log. The Quadlite is not too bad. The Quadlock is a beast.
Have you ever ran across a Gilkes Ross? And what do you think makes the Barnard so smooth? Do Barnards need the firing pin hole bushed/etc for small primer rounds?
Yes, I've handled Gilkes/Ross. Its OK but Mike Ross is a liberal cunt. That bastard started the 30mm front sight trend too, and his BS is the reason Waybe Forshee started making Right Sights. The Gilkes/Ross design is neat and they shoot well but most guys I know who still shoot them have moved away from the barrel clamp and gone to traditional bedding.
I don't know what makes the Barnard so good or the bolt lift so light but they are wonderful. IMO an ugly duck that is the best bargain in a single shot target action on the market. Unless you have some sort of weight requirement that would prevent you from using one, or you can't get one, they should be #1 in you consideration for an Any Rifle.
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