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Tom, I believe pre 64 and post 64 rifles use the same bases in standard length actions (.860" RHS). I think the pre 64 magnum action will have .440" RHS, whereas a post 64 magnum would have .330" RHS. RHS = rear hole spacing

RL-22 gives me excellent velocities and accuracy in my .270. I've only used 130s. It sends the Accubonds downrange at 3200 fps and the BTs at 3240. I found seating depth to make a big difference in accuracy. The Accubonds in particular liked a lot of jump. Here's the last target I shot with the...

Yeah, Jeff, I'm guessing your's doesn't involve a tupperware stock, mass produced barrel, and economy action. My point is why spend very nearly as much on on a barrel, bolt, magazine as you would on something like a complete Marlin XL7. The Marlin will still have a plastic stock but at least it...

It is doubtful that it is the best, but this is what works for me:

Here you go...

I just don't get the appeal of switch barrel rifles. Especially ugly switch barrel rifles. Any gun nut with half a brain knows it is better to buy a whole rifle in another caliber rather than just another barrel. I mean who really wants to open up his safe and see one hideous stock and 17 steel...

Very nice paint jobs, guys. I've posted these before, but here they are again for those who haven't seen them.

I fixed one my two deer rifles that had the poor sense to leave the factory in plastic. Before: After: It is a .270 111 DBM. I ordered a 114 Compact stock from Numrich which arrived today. It was supposedly for a side bolt release rifle, but I had to inlet it for the bolt release. I...

Model 70 XTR Sporter in .30-06

Some plastic snuck its way into this one:

Thanks guys. JD, I'm going to try to stick with Varget (I buy that, IMR 4350, and RL-22 in bulk). I do have some RL-15 left over from some experimenting I did in my .308. I may give it a whirl at some point. Gerry, I think I'll try some 225s when the Accubonds show up on SPS. Bill, the...

Walnut all the way for me. I've got one synthetic stocked hunting rifle, well two if you count a project that is in desperate need of a piece of walnut. I can appreciate the virtues of quality composite stocks, but a well sealed wood stock should not be a detriment in all but the worst of...

After I shot my No. 1A 35 Whelen with iron sights and found the recoil so tolerable, I decided to try to keep it as light as possible when scoped. My calculations showed it would weigh it around 7 lbs 12.5 oz. wearing a VX3. I actually weighed it today and it was pretty close. That includes a...

A .338 WM with a 20" barrel doesn't seem like a great idea to me. Increased muzzle blast puts me off of the idea as much as any loss in velocity. I'd probably look to a .338 Fed, .358 Win, or 350 Rem mag to do the job you describe with a 20" barrel. Maybe it wouldn't be too bad, but I think...

I'll too will choose from what is already on hand: Model 70 .270 Win. Model 70 .30-06 Model 69A .22 870 12 ga. Sig P250 2SUM 9mm Now I feel like I need to apologize to the rest of the gang, especially my .280 and Security Six.

I'm not saying it's not a 23" barrel, but it is possible that it is a 24" barrel and they measured from the face of the receiver to the the muzzle. I've seen a couple of Model 70's listed as have 21" barrels because the 22" barrels were measured incorrectly. Scotty, everyone should have a .30-06.

The racing company in the first video may want to invest in some matte clear coat. I see little point in a camo job if it is topped off with high gloss. I like the guy who "carbon fibered" his hand.

How does the VX-2 compare in terms of clarity/resolution and contrast? My, admittedly limited, experience with Leupold products is that brightness is very good but that clarity is not quite that of its similarly priced competition. The Revolution I had was quite bright and had only decent...

I would start with the book COAL of 3.340" and find the most accurate charge weight that gives you acceptable velocity and then mess with the COAL. It's always wise to start with the lightest charge in your manual and work up from there. This is especially true if you are somewhat new to the game.