.300 WSM.- chambering, new buildup

[CZ]

in the process for a new build up.-
stiller tac 30
Krieger barrel, ´
HS stock
jewell trigger
Graphite black cerakote

We finished with a .004¨ headspace

 

[DrMike]

That should be a dandy, CZ. I'll be looking forward to the finished product and the tests.

 

[IdahoCTD]

You might try using a piece of heavy copper wire as your barrel contact and leave less barrel outside of the chuck. When you have that much of the barrel clamped in the chuck the barrel bends when you dial in the other end with a spider. The copper wire allows for a pivot point.

Is that a grizzly rod in the second picture?

 

[Guy Miner]

The .300 WSM has proven to be one of those really good all-around cartridges, capable of great accuracy.

I think your new rifle is going to work out very well!

Regards, Guy

 

[CZ]

You might try using a piece of heavy copper wire as your barrel contact and leave less barrel outside of the chuck. When you have that much of the barrel clamped in the chuck the barrel bends when you dial in the other end with a spider. The copper wire allows for a pivot point.

Is that a grizzly rod in the second picture?

It dial Ók, but yes will take your advice, I have the grizzly, but no this rod has taper with the appropiate bushing on the end, it finished good, dial ok on both ends, maybe has to do with the quality of the barrel and stiffness of it, this shown is a Krieger.

 

[CZ]

The finished product.-
KRIEGER barrel at 26.5in
Stiller tac 30 action
HS stock, glass bedded
Jewell trigger
Cerakote, .5graphite black.5Armor black

 

[DrMike]

It is handsome. When will you be able to wring it out on the range, CZ? The chambering generally produces excellent accuracy, and you've employed quality components; so, I should imagine it will work quite well for you.

 

[CZ]

It is handsome. When will you be able to wring it out on the range, CZ? The chambering generally produces excellent accuracy, and you've employed quality components; so, I should imagine it will work quite well for you.

Should test it this week if the weather permits, will be working with Barnes TSX tipped 180gr and a dose orf IMR 4350, should work good.
Will start my buildup for a .338Edge this next week, been busy with some clients of last moment :roll: , they leave all at last, and then ask why did they didnt shoot straight, hihi.

 

[DrMike]

Been busy with some clients of last moment :roll: , they leave all at last, and then ask why did they didnt shoot straight, hihi.

Par for the course. Good choice on load.

 

[IdahoCTD]

You might try using a piece of heavy copper wire as your barrel contact and leave less barrel outside of the chuck. When you have that much of the barrel clamped in the chuck the barrel bends when you dial in the other end with a spider. The copper wire allows for a pivot point.

Is that a grizzly rod in the second picture?

It dial Ók, but yes will take your advice, I have the grizzly, but no this rod has taper with the appropiate bushing on the end, it finished good, dial ok on both ends, maybe has to do with the quality of the barrel and stiffness of it, this shown is a Krieger.

It's easy to dial them in on both ends but the barrels will bend in between if you don't allow it to pivot. Try it next time with your grizzly rod. Dial it in your normal way and then go up in the barrel a ways with the grizzly rod and see how far it's off.

I only use range rods on the spider side of the lathe to check how far the bore is out, mark the high spot, and to rough dial the barrel to start. I have a long stem (2 5/8") Intrepid dial indicator for the chuck side. When I'm doing the chamber I dial in the barrel where the throat is rather than the very end of the barrel. Where the bullet enters the rifling is the most important part. It needs to be as straight as possible. I personally prefer to dial the barrel in as far in as my indicator will go and then pull it out an inch and dial it in there using the spider screws. That makes that inch of barrel as straight as possible so the reamer/chamber is as straight as possible. I also pre-drill and bore to make sure everything is as straight as possible. BTW Bartlein barrels have been the straightest barrels I've used as well as some of the most accurate. Most are .015" or less out on the spider side of the lathe when dialed in as I explained for the chamber. Most other barrels are .030" or more out.

 

[sask boy]

CZ, that looks to be another great rifle!! I am looking forward to the range report I believe that there will be few holes very close together!!
Thank you for the post.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[CZ]

new pics

 

[6mm Remington]

Wow that's pretty darn sweet! Looks like you nailed it on your action/barrel work and on the load workup.

 

[DrMike]

Yeah, I believe that'll work for you, CZ. Fine workmanship and fine shooting. Congratulations.

 

[SJB358]

Very nice. Looks like it's ready!

 

[Oldtrader3]

Very nice, ready for hunting!

 

[JD338]

CZ,

Beautiful rifle. She is a tack driver.

JD338

 

[sask boy]

CZ that is some fine shooting. You nailed it again with another great rifle :mrgreen:!!

Blessings,
Dan

 

[Guy Miner]

Who-Wee! Those are braggin' targets for sure!

Nicely done.

 

[CZ]

Thank you all fer nice comments, we try to learn a lil everyday about fine rifle craftsmanship, to you all have a very nice Christmas and a very nice start of this new 2015.