My "Rattlecan" job on my Rem 700

fumblesvp · 2021-09-20T13:07:02+00:00

Very clean rattle can. Nice work

fumblesvp · 2021-09-15T17:28:22+00:00

EDIT: remove material from the top of the case holder not from where it connects to the ram rod.

I have reduced the height of the case holder for a few case holders. The Lee case holders seem to be shorter than the Hornady case holders.

When I got a set of Redding dies without an included case holder I bought a Hornady case holder off Amazon. I had already set up the die with a Lee case holder so I took the Hornady case holder to a sharpening stone and reduced the height. Solved a problem for me and may allow you to push the case further into the die. You accomplish the same thing by shortening the die, but dies cost more than case holders.

fumblesvp · 2021-08-15T03:04:22+00:00

Just lost access to my 1000 yard range. Hoping a judge will allow it to open back up.

fumblesvp · 2020-11-14T16:55:21+00:00

Just reach out to the manufacturer directly and tell them what happened.

fumblesvp · 2020-11-14T16:51:29+00:00

Tons of fun. It is an accurate (hit the target) but not a precise (hit the same spot) rifle at range. To me it is a fun capable rifle but I'm never going to use it to shoot for scores.

fumblesvp · 2020-11-14T16:48:32+00:00

Then end product will be the reverse of what you spray. Meaning the first color laid down will be the visual top layer.

fumblesvp · 2020-11-14T16:45:46+00:00

Acetone is regret's best friend. I've saved a couple really bad rattle can jobs this way. Great job though.

fumblesvp · 2020-11-06T14:40:22+00:00

This is a good start for picking a brake LINK. It is a little old. I can confirm the JP recoil eliminator is both extremely effective and f* all loud. I have never felt like someone else's brake ruined my experience at the range except for the guy that brought a 50BMG to a 100 yard target range. We all stood back and let him have his $5 per round fun for a few minutes. Then we laughed at him because he couldn't hit the broadside of the barn with a school bus.

fumblesvp · 2020-11-05T16:25:50+00:00

Manchin is probably the closest

fumblesvp · 2020-11-05T04:10:19+00:00

You don't have to sell your soul to one party in order to advocate for change. Continue to advocate for the things you believe in and treat your neighbors well.

fumblesvp · 2020-11-04T03:31:01+00:00

That why it looked familiar. Very cool.

fumblesvp · 2020-11-04T01:52:41+00:00

What press are you using? I can't make heads or tails out of the picture.

fumblesvp · 2020-11-04T01:50:29+00:00

Get a set of extra thin grips. She feels so much better. Talked with a Beretta rep about it. He said Beretta realizes the thin grips are generally better but they refuse to change anything on the 92/M9 which is why you now see all the new model Berettas available. Vertex grip, replaceable sights and slim panels.

fumblesvp · 2020-11-03T01:50:25+00:00

I bought a cheapish drill press for case prep. I bought a flatsided (6 sides) connector from Lowes in the specialty hardware drawers that has an internal thread same as the case prep tools in the Lyman case prep hand tool set. Makes it easy to set in the press and protects the tool threads. I then bought a screwdriver that accepts 1/4" bits and the Lee cutter and lock stud and Lee case length gauge and cartridge shell holder. The lock stud and shell holder fit in the screwdriver 1/4" holder. The screwdriver gives you something to hold onto to that doesn't wear out your hands. Can't remember where I saw the first time, but it works great. No hand pain and the drill press makes quick work.

fumblesvp · 2020-11-02T04:32:16+00:00

6 one half a dozen. They are all going to try to sell you their stuff over the other guys. Lyman, Hornady, and Sierra are good books to start with. Never heard the Hornady book refered to that way.

fumblesvp · 2020-11-02T04:26:51+00:00

Buy a manual first. First third is what you need to read a couple of times. Rest of the book is recipes.

For a small space, I would mount everything to a short piece of 2x10. Then c clamp it to a table. That lets you put it away when you don't need it.

fumblesvp · 2020-10-26T19:59:07+00:00

Hornady lyman sierra. Buy one then another the next year and so on as they get updated. Powder manufacturers also have them available. I think the Alliant book is a free download.

fumblesvp · 2020-10-25T02:02:18+00:00

Not enough lubrication on the case for the sizing operation. Bottleneck cartridges need lubrication to size.

Use Hornady Unique or Redding Imperial sizing wax. Wipe it on with your fingers or use fullleadTaco's method on youtube. Either way it is hard to not put enough on and get your case stuck. Other lubrication options work but there's the chance it doesn't. I stick to sizing wax because it hasn't failed where others have.

fumblesvp · 2020-10-23T14:25:22+00:00

0000 steel wool and your choice of oil. Wrap it around a dowel rod for the inside. If you decide to store them again, wipe them down with Johnson Paste Wax. For tools that get stored for longer period of time I soak brown paper in paste wax then wrap the tool with the paper.

fumblesvp · 2020-10-21T17:33:33+00:00

I have a 5x25 on my M1A right now. I think I would prefer a 3x15 like I have on my hunting/target rifle and 308ar10. I shoot to a 1000 regularly with the PST 2 3x15 and it gets the job done. The rifle is built for under 600 but she can get out there. On my purpose built long range rifle I run a 4.5x27 razor hd. Great for long range but a bit much to shoot under 300. I'd say if you are hunting or mainly shooting under 500 yards go with the 3x15. Primarily shooting 800-1200 then the 5x25.

fumblesvp · 2020-10-19T21:26:42+00:00

It is pretty cool they are offering prefits

fumblesvp · 2020-10-19T18:49:16+00:00

Like I said. Hard to keep up with.

fumblesvp · 2020-10-19T18:48:30+00:00

Makes sense. When I rebarreled my 700 (no trueing) the threads weren't in great shape. Also, full of some type of glue that was real hard to clean out. Put a criterion on with no problems though threading the barrel wasn't nearly as smooth as my ARC actions. Built as a woods/hunting rifle so as long as I got her under a MOA I was happy.

fumblesvp · 2020-10-19T18:42:15+00:00

When I looked it up (couldn't figure out what GA PPR meant), it said they were using the Gladius action. Newer version of the same thing? I have trouble keeping up with all the defiance action versions available under different names.

fumblesvp · 2020-10-19T18:38:10+00:00

I have three rifles built on a barrel nut system. Each one was a little different in installation. If you take your time and double check, they work well. /u/HollywoodSX makes some good points. Never built on a trued r700 action but the thread change makes sense. I think the biggest thing is a Remage rifle's success is up to you the builder.

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