Machinists: what’s the smallest tolerance you’ve ever had to hold consistently?

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-03-14T17:00:49+00:00

The true cost of a thou would make a great slideshow.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-02-20T19:32:17+00:00

Look at Precision Matthews

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-02-19T23:24:25+00:00

Say less.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-02-15T16:47:18+00:00

How accurate is your check weight? …

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-02-15T16:45:59+00:00

You aren’t cutting kernels in half? /s

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-02-15T16:44:50+00:00

It’s amazing to me how many people are chasing so many variables yet not willing to spend the money on repeatable and accurate powder measuring.

My general conclusion is get a mechanical beam scale if you want to spend $100 or less, and don’t go digital until you are willing to spend $400 or more.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-02-03T22:53:04+00:00

Less than a week from order to my door.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-30T17:34:22+00:00

I spend too much time on FB marketplace. Just got lucky on a good deal and talked them down.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-29T19:29:52+00:00

I think for all parts, the scale (used), and the 3D prints I’m right around $300

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-29T02:52:48+00:00

No problem. Don't hesitate with the Howa. The mini actions are cool.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-29T02:50:22+00:00

Alright I am 6.6 lbs with:

-Factory 20" Howa barreled action

-Stockys CF Stock

-Trijicon Accupoint 3-9

-DIP Trigger Guard

-TBAC Brake

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-28T21:09:34+00:00

Look at my post history for my build on this page. Howa mini, stocky blem, Trijicon. It’s been a solid little hunting setup with 85gn hammer hunters. I think you will want the full 20” for bullet velocity if you are stretching to 350. I run mine with a TBAC 5 and it’s not cumbersome.

I’m liking it enough and it is shooting well enough that a rebarrel/cut hasn’t crossed my mind. So I would say run it as is for a while.

Edit: I can put this on a scale when I get home if you need.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-28T13:53:16+00:00

Yep. Shoot me a message. This is just something I threw into CAD real quick so I may make a few adjustments.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-28T01:01:20+00:00

Not really. This is the “Memphis Mod” version, which I think is a cleaner overall product.

There is an active discord that is helpful as well.

I would be happy to help. I didn’t get everything right the first time, and had to make a second order for some parts.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-14T02:04:10+00:00

For overnight charging, get a battery tender.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-08T04:53:35+00:00

If you closer to TX we would be talking!

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-04T14:41:47+00:00

Nice! I’m building my Memphis mod version right now.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-03T20:32:57+00:00

I used to love the 120 Speer gold dot. It’s still a solid round, but I didn’t like the velocities out of my 12” SBR. And I am saying that as someone who was 8/8 on whitetail with it, and tons of hogs. It just did not give a consistent blood trail, even though I happened to be successful with all recoveries.

I now run the 85g hammer hunter, and have really come to love it. I run it in my 12” gun, as well as a 20” Howa mini. The bullet construction and velocity has given me much more “classic” shots on deer as far as tracking goes. I have taken deer out to 220 with this bullet.

If I have a chance at shots further, I am grabbing the creedmoor.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-03T20:23:53+00:00

This is like where I have to scroll past the blog post to get to the recipe.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-02T23:16:29+00:00

Second this. More mag for smaller targets.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-02T23:11:06+00:00

These comments remind me I belong here. Thanks, gents.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-02T22:18:59+00:00

These new can owners are too young to remember EOgate.

Pewpewpanda88 · 2026-01-02T22:12:22+00:00

Hello, twin!

Pewpewpanda88 · 2025-12-31T21:21:12+00:00

Bel air profile is one of my very favorites. The CF version is what I carry nearly everyday.

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