Recent content by Dr. Vette

Stand. I have a height-adjustable table, but I've never changed the height once I moved it up. To move from scale to press to rack of cartridges, I have to go side to side a bit, and I couldn't do that standing.

I also upgraded the bottom metal and trigger guard, and tweaked a few other items. https://www.diproductsinc.com/Products.aspx?CAT=5628 There are LOTS of forums out there with Savage 93 rimfire tweaks to get them to feed better.

I think I ended up shimming one of the parts with a small washer to get the angle correct and have it feed. Just a thought.

Which model? The 93s are VERY picky with regard to screw tensions. I bedded mine, and it took forever to get the balance of screws correct and have it feed well again.

Are you going via Atlanta, or elsewhere? I’ve heard horror stories before regarding Newark and firearms, and we did Atlanta. @xphunter - great write up and a great time despite the firearms issues. There is nothing like an African safari.

I have a 6mm Rem in a similar vintage rifle that I received from the wife of a patient who passed away. I bedded the action, swapped out the trigger, mounted a high quality scope, and that thing shoots incredibly well with 95gr Nosler Ballistic Tips and RL-19 powder. I know that the RL-19 is...

Weight sorting is a waste of time if you're going for small differences in weight. If there are large differences (grams), and you have mixed lots of the same headstamp, you might see a bit of improvement from one to the next. However, to verify you should then verify the volume of them after...

That looks quite nice for the age. If you have a spot where there's a chance at closer range, it would be fun to use again.

Which Ruger? I ask because if your rifle is covered in the list, I have installed a couple of the Backstop recoil pads and find them FAR better than other aftermarket pads: https://backfireshop.com/products/backstop-recoil-pad?srsltid=AfmBOorwAYeIYpG-xcVBa7gcaVZCcXgw5mtCEOhWjlfhLrqJO8vdNu-b We...

What make/model of rifle is it?

I'll put in another vote for the Marlin 336 in 35 Remington. I have used it for whitetail here in MI, but chose the 35 over the 30-30 should I "ever" need it for thick cover elk, and for black bear. In addition, I don't mind the fact that it's less common. The Hornady 200FTX does a good job...

Are there different part numbers on the backs of the cans?

I just called them, nothing sent back. Once you lap a set and see that they're good but not perfect, or have a set chip a scope, you don't mind lapping.

Norma Bondstrike 105gr is the only bonded one I can find >100 grains

I've had them warranty a set that was way out of line and I tried to fix by lapping them. They machine them to an "ideal" action and scope, but since those don't exist I usually lap them. I'll sacrifice a $50 set of rings before I sacrifice an expensive scope.