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First things first, I know I know I know about how the advantages are marginal and this is a waste of time in some people's eyes. That's not my concern or my question. My head space issues are the main reason for me doing this. I have a CVA Optima Elite that I talked about on here some time ago...

I was watching a video of McMillan's stock making process online and saw where after the fiberglass cured in the mold they then stuffed it before inletting. Does anyone have any idea what the stuffing is? It just looks like bondo to me.

I see on Pacific Tool & Gauge where they have the Winchester Model 70 FN PBR Detachable Mag Bottom Metal for a long action on sale. Does anyone know if this will work on any post 64? Mine is a 70's model Model 70 XTR, which has 3 bottom action screws. I called PT&G and the lady really couldn't...

After telling my smith that I wanted to rechamber my CVA Optima, he said it couldn't be done without special fixtures and such. He said the lug would have to be cut off and tig welded back on, so he wouldn't do it. Is there any way around this?

Does anyone know the status on these or a hidden niche I can get hold of? I've been looking for over a year with no luck.

Could you neck size and seat bullets for a .358 Norma with .350 Remington dies? Before I buy a set of special order dies, I'd like to know if I can do this.

I have a CVA Optima Elite in a 35 Whelen. I had some headspace issues and thought about reaming it to a .358 Norma. I know I would have to modify the extractor. My question is does anyone think that this would be more than the break down action could handle? Also, I don't really want to go...

Out of shear curiosity, how are the angles cut on the lug abutments in a bolt action? I know some people get out of this by chamfering the edge of the locking lugs on the bolt itself. But this just baffles me. Any experienced machinists throw your knowledge at me.

I'm curious as to if you can make a mauser 98 cycle as smoothly as the pre 64 model 70. Is is all in the firing pin spring tension that makes the 98 so stiff comparatively? I've polished raceways and every critical surface possible with a buffing wheel, making sure not to remove material, but...

Why hasn't anyone done much with this in a bolt gun? I saw where it has been played with in the AR platform, but it just seems like it would be a pretty efficient cartridge having a hair more capacity than the 7mm-08. The short fat cases probably be a pain as far as feeding from the magazine...

Does anyone have enough experience with both of these cartridges to give some input as far as ballistics, affordability, and any other aspect go? The Norma looked like a cool alternative.

I'm new to shotshell reloading and just got a MEC loader. What is a good load for water fowl? Thanks in advance.

To begin with, I know the differences between the .416 Rigby and Weatherby Magnum case dimensions and such. I also know that the belt on the Weatherby case is to headspace off of. So there is no point in touching on those points. After the first firing, however, the belt doesn't really have...

Does anyone know of a ballistic calculator that you input the velocity and 3 points of impact at different distances so it will adjust the BC accordingly? I've been using JBM and Strelok on my phone where you input the BC and the velocity, but was just curious. I hope this is in the right...

I'm wanting to develop a .375 cartridge from either the .416 Rigby case or an improved version of the .378 Weatherby(with the magnum belt turned off by lathe). Is 2900 to 3000 fps plausible with a 330 gr bore rider or VLD with these case capacities?

My brother is debating on getting a 6.5 Creedmoor but can't decide between the AR10 platform or a tubegun setup. I believe he in search of a tacticool rifle rather than something that is practical. If so I suggested the tubegun. If he's wanting something with a higher capacity I suggested the...

This might not be the most intelligent question but here it goes. I have a 30 1/2" Pac-Nor barrel with a 1:9" twist chambered to a 7mm WSM. I started out shooting 175gr Sierra Matchkings and was shooting consistent .3 MOA groups at 100 yds. I decided to use the gun to hunt whitetail so I...

I've read up on the subject and have become interested in getting the enhanced version of the regular CCW. Basically from what I've gathered after obtaining your Concealed Carry permit, you take a firearm safety course through an organization that is supported by the Department of Public...

Wanted to work some loads up and see if I could do any better than I have with H1000. I figure I'll get more velocity. Anyone have any pet loads with this powder?

Okay. I shoot a lot, but one key thing I have ignored up until this point is neck tension. I'm shooting a 7mm WSM and use the Hornady Custom Grade New-Dimension dies with a micrometer on the seater die. My question is can, and if so how, do you adjust neck tension with this normal full length...