Recent content by marks6806

I would go with the Remington import if you can find one or a CZ527. I have a 527 and it is a really nice rifle. Old world craftsmanship and it is accurate. The set-trigger feature is great for shooting paper. Has a 4x Weaver on it and shoots 1MOA or better with good handloads. Never...

The reworked Kimbers came in all conditions. I bought one with a twisted receiver (?!) which became evident when trying to fit scope bases. Some were really nice. Many were not in 6.5x55. The early 1990's Century Arms stuff was pretty cheesy. I bought one - had a really pathetic plastic...

Is the metal surface steel or an an alloy? Have used Oxpho Blue for many years and like it. You can work it in with ultra fine steel wool as described before, or just rub it in and let it sit for awhile, then polish it with fine steel wool and repeat. If you see no reaction at all it may be a...

Cz527 Bought one a few years ago and put a Weaver 4x on it. Shoots 1 MOA or better all day long with .311 bullets using Lapua, Win or Rem brass. Fine quality and craftmanship and accurate 'as is.' It does not shoot as well with Hornady .310 or smaller diam. bullets. Mine likes H4198 and IMR...

Blood lead level of concern I'm new to this forum but I work as an industrial toxicologist and years ago I ran a federal-licensed lead laboratory. Blood levels 'of concern' and ''average blood lead levels in the adult US population' have both declined over the past 2-3 decades. In the early...