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257 Roberts.

6.5 Grendel on a Ruger M77 short action.

When you sand a wooden stock what types of paper do you use through the process, and what grits do you use? Thanks

Have you checked to see if you have a broken firing pin?

Have you slugged the bore? Some of these old timers suffered changes over time, changes that aren't necessarily reflected (such as caliber) in the data on the barrel. Also, a chamber cast might be in order to make sure that you don't have one that's been altered in some way. If the bore's in...

Why not build your own? The process is well-documented and some of your friends are likely to have some of the tools and be able to advise you on parts. There are a whole bunch of youtube videos on the specifics and some ratings of various assemblies and subassemblies; you don't have to be...

6.5 Grendel-(uses a 7.62x39 bolt) and AR-15 lower; you can easily change back to 5.56 if you wish by switching to another complete upper.

I was called as an "expert witness" in a court case where the shooter had fired expanding bullets at a felon; he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter because he didn't use fmj bullets.

Favorite? The original Winchester Model 1885 single shot rifle-there's just a terrific feeling of mechanical precision when I work the actions, and the set triggers have to be felt to be believed .

17-225 Yep, waaay overbore; if the throat is eroded, I am going to have the barrel rebored to 6.5 mm. I have dies for the 6.5mm-225 cartridge, as well as for the 17-225 and the 6mm-225. I plan to keep the loads "sane". I just ordered a copy of Quickloads. as they show some information for...

Does anyone have any loads for this cartridge? Thanks.

Ruger-rebarrel Thanks; I spoke to PacNor and they said "no prob", so I will probably go with that company.

Grendel barrel Yes, it's for a bolt gun; sorry fo the omission.

I am going to buy a 6.5 Grendel barrel; what maker do you suggest?

Cosmoline removal Cosmoline can be removed with any number of solvrents; the gasoline in your mower can is the easiest and fastest method, but you must be sure to follow any and all environmental regulations for cleanup and disposal. Imported car dealers have solvents that you can...