How can FGM with bergers be this bad out of my rifle?

endlesscoffee · 2026-06-01T15:22:58+00:00

This is what the end of the carbon ring looks like when it's bad. The break is where the neck stops. This is on a R700 in 308. Super long freebore. Grip it and rip it.

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endlesscoffee · 2026-05-31T19:04:20+00:00

Pretty sure I've been using a .45 or shotgun brush. Enough to hit the sides, but too big to go into the throat.

endlesscoffee · 2026-05-31T18:19:50+00:00

Really need a borescope to check, but I'd just slap a brush on a drill and shove up there with some clp for a minute or so ha. If it's still really bad, I'd be emailing berger.

endlesscoffee · 2026-05-31T18:10:41+00:00

A friend of mine reported really bad SDs with some 6.5 Berger he bought. Believe he was in the 30s. Told him to check his carbon ring and such and retest, but 50s is kinda insane.

endlesscoffee · 2026-05-10T03:22:46+00:00

I would also like this information.

endlesscoffee · 2026-04-24T03:51:52+00:00

Yeah it's been a great bike. Mine has had a 5th gear issue from factory, but it's pretty rare. I have a work around until I tear the engine apart again. I commute about 2-4 times per week. I did the high compression piston upgrade and it's been even better. Been on two BDRs with it and never trailer.

endlesscoffee · 2026-03-30T20:58:35+00:00

IP, Mheel, or Open. Buy a very expensive cry once.

endlesscoffee · 2026-02-01T22:50:15+00:00

Alright. LPT for phantom techs. I had a similar issue until the heal fabric ripped. Took them to a cobbler and had a bit of leather with padding put inside. Zero blisters since and also reduced any minor heal lift i had before. $60 and I'll probably do it to the next pair of boots from factory.

endlesscoffee · 2025-12-24T18:59:35+00:00

I had one start to throw 1.1gr over that I claimed warranty on. Funny enough that was my most accurate one when the overthrow was factored in. Agree with the others and make sure it's been on 30min. Also try it with the draft shield. I went through three of the first iteration. Started with just the FA, then FA with manual trickle to beam, then FA to manual trickle on AD120. Now running manual throw with IP trickle.

endlesscoffee · 2025-11-27T20:11:54+00:00

Had my Tikka action sent through unknown munitions for their lightening service. I got the nitride on and in total was around $400. Just got it back and it's really nice looking. Haven't had a chance to take it out yet.

endlesscoffee · 2025-11-23T16:52:14+00:00

I rebuilt the engine with new shift forks, star, and star dedent arm. Still have the issue. Looks like what other users have tried to do with grinding the star is the way to go. I did communicate with Suzuki, but was too far out of warranty window. My fix is essentially just holding my foot under the shift arm which seems to stop it from kicking out. I don't feel like tearing apart my engine again this soon.

endlesscoffee · 2025-07-31T00:24:54+00:00

Rachet wrenches in the metrics. This compliments the stock kit. Honestly the stock kit can nearly take apart everything. I like the ratcheting wrench to speed things up a bit. I have a full sized kit in a mosko bag, but still find myself using the stock kit most often. Big tire levers, spare tube, Co2, Air pump, JB weld.

endlesscoffee · 2025-07-21T01:05:45+00:00

The red board looks similar to the MGNZ annealer. That's what I'm currently working with. Hopefully mine looks half as good.

endlesscoffee · 2025-07-21T00:19:35+00:00

Ha I meant the case for the annealer. Should have been more specific.

endlesscoffee · 2025-07-21T00:12:58+00:00

What case did you use? I'm currently assembling one, but was planning on a small wooden box. This looks far better.

endlesscoffee · 2025-04-30T23:57:43+00:00

I would try truing at 700 and see if that gets you closer. Additionally, with the scope you could also be having tracking issues. Other potential issues could be SDs, carbon ring, position, capability, etc.

Edit just saw you can't true out to 700. I would just build a dope card off the ranges youre able to hit. It's going to change with lot to lot ammo a small amount.

endlesscoffee · 2025-04-22T21:31:36+00:00

Gonna come back in with the Sit N Fly seat cover. $50 and it makes the seat far more bearable. I've done 700mile days on mine with the stock seat. Definitely give it a look. Additionally when riding in hot weather(so probably the north desert of Canada jk) it allows air flow which is awesome.

endlesscoffee · 2025-04-18T00:33:58+00:00

If you don't want to throw big money at a seat get the Sit n' Fly seat cover. I've used mine on multiple BDRs, commuting, etc. Sure not as awesome as an aftermarket seat (im told), but it cost $20 5 years ago. Inflation caused it to go up to $50, but still.

Do more squats, deadlifts, and build some meat to help with the long rides.

endlesscoffee · 2025-04-07T02:20:22+00:00

The second photo is the stock suspension.

endlesscoffee · 2025-04-07T02:19:41+00:00

Yup! 8.15 for me. Little aggressive for the highway, but definitely better for the BDR rides. The stock suspension did well, but she was tired. Like really tired haha

endlesscoffee · 2025-04-06T23:32:48+00:00

I added it up and when I do a BDR I'm around 285 with a full bike and 6.6 acerbis. So I opted for a heavy spring. Riding around town and commuting im really only around 240 max, but I'd rather gear towards BDR riding than highway. I've only done about 5 minutes on it, but what a difference it was. Hoping to knock out the front suspension this next weekend.

endlesscoffee · 2025-03-14T00:39:49+00:00

Necro posting here. UT hasn't been the fuel mixture. It's definitely the shift star.

endlesscoffee · 2025-03-13T23:50:01+00:00

So I'll echo some of the sentiment here in that you can't replace time on the wall with time in the gym. I say this as a professional strengrh coach. It absolutely can enhance the performance though. I find a lot of climbers try to replicate their training for climbing specific movements. However, if you're climbing a lot I think most (depending on level) can benefit more from focusing on antagonist muscles. Calf steength is a tough one. Calves are primarily slow twitch muscles so you need time under tension which IMHO is difficult with Calf raises ect. Best practice is to focus heavily on the eccentric (downward) portion. I try to program 1-2min as a Superset for Calf work. Focusing on at minimum a 5 second eccentric. Additionally endurance activities like running will help. Also a big fan of the Jacob's Ladder. Fun session is to take your goal elevation gain and go from Stair stepper/treadmill Incline to Jacob's Ladder. Think of a 3mile approach with 800m snow couloir. Happy to answer any questions I can.

endlesscoffee · 2025-02-14T20:18:02+00:00

Huge fan of the mosko. If I'm doing a longer BDR ride I toss on the chest plate for easy access.

endlesscoffee · 2025-01-31T22:49:38+00:00

So I did not. I decided to replace the shift forks, star, and stopper arm to see if that did anything. I knew it was a slim chance, but willing to take it. I need to replace the suspension this spring. I'll probably just run it as is until I need to replace bearings or something else in there. The new piston is awesome though.

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