Post by: sparksbr on March 27, 2009, 01:56:59 PM
What would everyone recommend?
Just trying to develop a list of ideas... Thanks
-Brady
Post by: firecrotch on March 27, 2009, 01:59:51 PM
Post by: JoshT on March 27, 2009, 02:03:39 PM
Post by: jackelope on March 27, 2009, 02:04:05 PM
hand loads could produce better results if you're a reloader.
the best 1 thing i think is trigger work.
Post by: jackelope on March 27, 2009, 02:04:43 PM
How accurate is it now?
that would probably be the best 1st question.
Post by: sparksbr on March 27, 2009, 05:12:51 PM
How accurate is it now?
The rifle has never been a tack driver...Ever since I purchased it, it's always had a problem with consistency (flyers), even with several different types of factory ammo. The trigger has a decent break for a factory set-up, definitely not the worst I've ever come across. The barrel is already free-floated from the action forward.
Post by: mossback91 on March 27, 2009, 05:19:05 PM
Post by: TheHunt on March 27, 2009, 05:52:24 PM
make sure the barrel floats and the tang floats with a dollar bill, bed the action and have the trigger worked, adjusted if possible or replaced with a timney or rifle basix or something like that.
hand loads could produce better results if you're a reloader.
the best 1 thing i think is trigger work.
Jackelope has the right idea. Here is what I would do... Buy a nice stock. I just purchased a A5 for my 338 RUM. float the barrel and bed the action. THat should get your accuracy closer.
Post by: sparksbr on March 27, 2009, 06:24:11 PM
make sure the barrel floats and the tang floats with a dollar bill, bed the action and have the trigger worked, adjusted if possible or replaced with a timney or rifle basix or something like that.
hand loads could produce better results if you're a reloader.
the best 1 thing i think is trigger work.
Jackelope has the right idea. Here is what I would do... Buy a nice stock. I just purchased a A5 for my 338 RUM. float the barrel and bed the action. THat should get your accuracy closer.
Thanks for all the recommendations! It's much appreciated!
Lately I have been considering an H-S Precision stock for the improved durability and weather resistance over walnut.
Has anyone ever considered action blueprinting, lug lapping, etc.? Or is it even worth the time and money?
Post by: Crisptrigr on March 27, 2009, 06:32:29 PM
Post by: Ghost1941 on March 27, 2009, 06:34:33 PM
make sure the barrel floats and the tang floats with a dollar bill, bed the action and have the trigger worked, adjusted if possible or replaced with a timney or rifle basix or something like that.
hand loads could produce better results if you're a reloader.
the best 1 thing i think is trigger work.
+1
Bedding is cheap and you can do it yourself, pm me for info. Same with floating the barrel. Easy to do shouldn't cost you more than 2 bucks to float the barrel, hell you probably have everything you need :)
Lighten the trigger, if it's occasional recreational and hunting then don't worry about a new trigger, however if you want to shoot a lot consider a timney.
Post by: Bofire on March 27, 2009, 06:50:22 PM
Is the action square with the barrel, is the barrel any good, do the bolt lugs lock up squarely with the barrel? are you a good enough machinist to know or measure?
If your car quits do you just start repairing/throwing new parts on until it works? Or do you diagnose or take to someone who can??
Carl
Post by: sparksbr on March 27, 2009, 08:19:27 PM
Bofire and Crisptrigr both summed it up very nicely...
Thanks everyone! :)
Post by: Mookie on March 28, 2009, 12:45:45 AM
Has anyone ever considered action blueprinting, lug lapping, etc.? Or is it even worth the time and money?It helps a ton. I have seen numerous Ruger barrels, rimfire, that have the chambers set and get recrowned with results that match, and many times exceed, aftermarket barrels.
There is a guy local to me that does 10/22 barrels. But Randy at CPC does the 77/xx, including the hornet, barrels with the bolt and chamber work also. He probably can't do the centerfires but he might be able to lead you in the right direction.
http://www.ct-precision.com/
Post by: sparksbr on March 28, 2009, 12:50:51 PM
I have heard that damage to the crown can greatly affect accuracy!
Post by: deaddog on March 30, 2009, 09:53:30 AM
Post by: Stevo539 on March 31, 2009, 03:29:57 PM
"make sure the barrel floats and the tang floats with a dollar bill, bed the action"
I agree. Turned mine from medeocre to awsome. I kept the same factory wood stock, bbl & trigger group. Just bedded the action and floated the barrel. Drives nails year after year. That and finding the right bullet. Mine (6mm) loves Sierra 100gr BT. Won't shoot flat base as well.
Post by: Gearhead1940 on April 01, 2009, 06:17:08 PM