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As far as accuracy goes it does remain to be seen. Nick told me this was the fourth barrel made with the reamer and that the last one he made shot a 5 shot half inch group first five shots from the barrel. He told the guy it should tighten up after load development. Then the guy told him it was five different factory round from five different mfg bullets from 140 to 147 gr. Hoping that with handloads it shots at least as good as my other 6.5x284s
Quote from: savagehunter on April 28, 2020, 10:01:48 PMAs far as accuracy goes it does remain to be seen. Nick told me this was the fourth barrel made with the reamer and that the last one he made shot a 5 shot half inch group first five shots from the barrel. He told the guy it should tighten up after load development. Then the guy told him it was five different factory round from five different mfg bullets from 140 to 147 gr. Hoping that with handloads it shots at least as good as my other 6.5x284sVery interested in the prefit concept -especially for a spare barrel. When you screw the barrel onto the action you are hoping that the headspace is right or you have to shim it for more or have a smith take a little off the barrel to tighten am I thinking that right ? Or are all those actions consistent enough within plus or minus a couple thousands that just bolt on barrel and go?
Thanks for the advice. I was opening up the barrel channel tonight as it was not fully floated opened up the bottom metal inlet as it did not drop right in once I got it dry fitted I worked the bolt and noticed it seemed kind of stiff looks like I'll need to get a new spring. While I'm at it I have a question. Trigger is not installed yet and I noticed quite a bit of play in the bolt handle with it in the closed position. Is this because the trigger is not there holding the tension when cocked? I've never installed a trigger nor worked an action without a trigger in it.
