I ordered my first custom Barrel!!!!

[horsemen61]

What loads are you using and what velocities are you getting?

My latest are (21"):
95gr SST + LVR
29.1 - 2783 fps
29.4 - 2788 fps
29.7 - 2,822 fps

105 Match Burner + LVR
28.6 - 2,611 fps
29.2 - 2,714 fps
29.4 - 2,711 fps

LVR seems kind of temperamental though, so I might try Varget or StaBall next.

I don’t have a chronograph so no clue on velocities

 

[horsemen61]

You need a more stable rest or bipod up front.

yes yes I do what I’m doing now isn’t living up to my expectations any suggestions? @Walkalong

 

[Walkalong]

Can you put a pic rail on the fore end? Then a bipod would make a big difference. If not, a stable front rest with a good bag.

 

[Wreck-n-Crew]

Get solid up front with a bag in the back. I always adjust the front so that its just above the target and squeeze the rear bag with my non shooting hand to bring the crosshairs down to the target. Works with a front rest or a bipod.



Do some dry fire practice. See if the gun moves. That way you know.your not pulling shots. Dry fire is a great way to get use to the trigger and your form without wasting ammo.

 

[Gtscotty]

yes yes I do what I’m doing now isn’t living up to my expectations any suggestions? @Walkalong

I'm not Walkalong, but since it looks like you have M-Lok slots, I'd recommend one of these adapters plus a Harris S-BRM.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1016170531

There may even be a version of the harris with M-Lok attachment already included.

 

[horsemen61]

Thanks for the thoughts gents I’ll let you know what I come up with

 

[horsemen61]

Ok everyone I am looking at the Caldwell “ROCK BR FRONT REST” are they any good? Is it worth the money would you buy one? What do y’all say? @Walkalong

 

[Nature Boy]

That Bald Eagle rest that @Walkalong shows in his pic is a good one and better than the caldwell you're looking at, for about the same price

 

[Reloadron]

I also would go with the Bald Eagle. My Wichita is about 30 years old and I like it but today, I would run with the Bald Eagle.

Ron

 

[Walkalong]

What do y’all say?

I have this Caldwell Rock Deluxe rest for playing around with, and it works just fine, but for the money the Caldwell Rock BR costs, which IMHO isn't any better than the Rock Deluxe, I would buy a Grizzly Bald Eagle rest. It's a better rest. If you want to shoot tiny, the more stable the better, front and rear.

 

[horsemen61]

I have this Caldwell Rock Deluxe rest for playing around with, and it works just fine, but for the money the Caldwell Rock BR costs, which IMHO isn't any better than the Rock Deluxe, I would buy a Grizzly Bald Eagle rest. It's a better rest. If you want to shoot tiny, the more stable the better, front and rear.

Awesome thank you!!!! I’ll take y’all’s advice

 

[Walkalong]

Don't forget to get a bag. Although I am sure others could be made to work, these fit the rest perfectly.

 

[horsemen61]

Don't forget to get a bag. Although I am sure others could be made to work, these fit the rest perfectly.

I ordered the rest and bag thanks y’all!

 

[horsemen61]

I ordered



BE1122 - 3" Front Bag
BE1128 - Plain Rest Triangle Aluminum

I’m excited about it!

 

[Walkalong]

Good choice on the rest. Bag is for flat stocks/forends. They make flat adapters for round stocks

 

[horsemen61]

Good choice on the rest. Bag is for flat stocks/forends. They make flat adapters for round stocks

So you think I need a different bag?
Also @Walkalong did you make that box that has your rest in it? That looks awesome!

 

[Walkalong]

For the round forend on that AR? Yes, the round bag.

Yes, I made the box. I made three boxes, one for down by the bench, one under the reloading table (folding legs to travel), and a load box, got carried away with the load box.

 

[Walkalong]

The 3" flat bags are for guns like this with flat stocks 3" wide.

 

[horsemen61]

Ok thank you @Walkalong ill see if I can exchange it tomorrow when I go to pick it up

 

[BillWM]

I'd like a custom 1/7 barrel 5.56mm for my Mod 70 Win. made in the 80's. Can't shoot anything much over 60 gr or they sometimes hit the target leaving profile holes.

 

[horsemen61]

Thanks @Walkalong i got it today!

 

[horsemen61]

Ok everyone Next question do I clamp the fore end of the rifle in this rest I have the little bag in there and it has these side pieces that squeeze it in so question does the rifle need to be clamped in?

 

[Wreck-n-Crew]

Ok everyone Next question do I clamp the fore end of the rifle in this rest I have the little bag in there and it has these side pieces that squeeze it in so question does the rifle need to be clamped in?

No. Let the rifle have a path to move backwards with the recoil. It needs a path to move and not bind. Bind mlm it up and it will effect your accuracy.

 

[horsemen61]

No. Let the rifle have a path to move backwards with the recoil. It needs a path to move and not bind. Bind mlm it up and it will effect your accuracy.

Thank you can do

 

[Nature Boy]

https://www.sinclairintl.com/shooti...accessories/benchrest-adapters-prod45123.aspx

I use this 3” bag rider for stocks that aren’t flat