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I'm thinking of building a 30 cal long range rifle on a sako action and I'm asking for your barrel manufacturer preference and caliber and why. I like a 300 win mag and a krieger cut rifle barrel 27.5" long. :grin: :grin:

Not sure about a neck reamer. I think they are designed to remove material in the shoulder area and not designed to remove minute amounts of outside neck to clear room for bullet release. I would stick with thhe neck turner. :grin:

Get you a neck turner and take off very very little off of a sized case. Load it and fire to check your tension(hot dog down a hallway). Then take off a little more(very little 0.001" wall thickness) and try again. Once your turner is set you can do all your cases. I like the sinclair in the...

If you feel any resistance, I would turn a little off the necks. If not, I would contact Christensen arms to see what they think. That rifle should not be that particular and should drive the tacks out of the target. I'm a little confused too. :grin: :grin:

Did you try to drop a bullet in a fired case? Maybe the problem is not as bad on a new case, but it is still there. New brass is softer than heated, fired brass. If your rifle does have a tight neck, new brass would require turning also. If you need a neck turner, I would recommend the one...

Too thick necks are what I'm thinking. Your fired case should just accept a bullet without being tight or having to push the bullet in. Factory chambers are somewhat looser. If your necks are tight, you would need an outside neck turner and size and take just a little off, fire and see how the...

I'm thinking neck tension is the issue here. Is your chamber cut for a standard neck or is it cut tight? After firing a case, does a bullet fit inside it? If so, is it tight or loose? If I remember right, you have a Christenson arms 257 and it may have a tight neck chamber which may require...

Great shooting df. I'm sure you had a blast and if you keep at it, your scores will improve. I think you did great on your first shoot. :grin: :grin:

I'm running 44.0 grains IMR 7828 in my daughters youth model 700. The 95 grain lubalox coated bt is moving at 2800fps and it's really accurate. I have it loaded down somewhat for her, but it really shoots for a 20" barrel. She has slapped down 3 deer in the last couple of years and they were all...

Pop, you got to be just dying to load and shoot your rifle. I know I am.... :grin: :grin:

The accubond really shoots well in my 257 weatherby too. Great bullet. :grin: :grin:

After looking at your groups and consistency, I have total confidence in your abilities to compete. I believe I'd favor the 338 lapua to the big 50's at that range. The 338 lapua can hold its own at 1000. That 300 smk will hold true and not let you down. Good Luck and have fun. :grin: :grin:

Great shooting DF. Keep us posted on your 1000yd results. I think you're going to surprise yourself. :grin: :grin: P.S. great looking rifles and they're shooters too.

My favorite caliber of which I do not currently own and regret ever getting rid of. I actually had it punched out to 7mm stw and that was a mistake. My custom barelled sako shot bug holes at 100 yards with rl-22 at 63.0 grains and a 162 hornady bullet. 3000fps average velocity and extreme...

Hooker tactical also has bullets for your baby.... :grin: :grin: http://www.hookertactical.com/

Here's another high ballistic coefficient bullet for you.... :grin: :grin: http://www.gsgroup.co.za/375355SP173.html I'm not sure though if your twist rate is enough for this bullet. :grin:

WOW pop. I sure that she was worth the wait. I know I was waiting with you. That rifle is beautiful and will make a fine 2000 yard varmint rifle for you...lol. I can't wait for a range report. I think that the Wyoming winds won't effect her to much. Good luck with load development and be sure...

I always start long and push in by 0.010" at a time until I find a happy spot. Sometimes magazine length dictates my starting length and sometimes the lands do. If the rifle or bullet likes on the lands, then I jam in 0.005" at a time. Depends on the rifle. :grin: :grin:

Very nice rifles, keep us posted on how the VTR shoots. It is very nice looking indeed. :grin: :grin:

Forgot to mention a swarovski 1.5 X 6 X 42 PH 30mm riflescope. I want the best scope available since this is my only rifle. :grin: :grin: