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    Wapiti1 replied to the thread Lands evaluation.
    Lands in the freebore isn't uncommon. Min spec reamer, Max spec bore get you there pretty easily. I've seen a lot of throat areas...
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    Wapiti1 replied to the thread Lands evaluation.
    I'm going to question if the chamber is crooked or if the lands have been worn smooth from cleaning without a bore guide. I see a lot...
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    Wapiti1 replied to the thread Maple or Walnut for a Wood Stock?.
    I've made many stocks from both and they have their own quirks. Once they are dried properly and finished its impossible to tell the...
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    Wapiti1 replied to the thread Which barrel contour??.
    Sorry for the delay. Depends on brand, but a #3 Shilen with 5 flutes will be around 2lbs 10 oz chambered in 7mm RM. Jeremy
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    Wapiti1 replied to the thread Trophy Mule Deer Outfitters.
    Cost no object? Greg Krogh with a unit wide Nevada LO tag. Can hunt unit wide in all seasons. They aren't weapon specific. I'd book...
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    Wapiti1 replied to the thread Unknown tikka action mod issues….
    The duck pond on the front ring hoses up your screw spacing options for a direct mount ring/base. Pinning and just using 3 holes is the...
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    Wapiti1 replied to the thread Howa VS Tikka.
    There is nothing wrong with a Howa or Vanguard. The feed fine and have a longer mag box in the long action version. I have one sitting...
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    Wapiti1 reacted to Wrench's post in the thread Ideal weight for Western Hunting Rifle with Like Like.
    8lbs and balance right at the front action screw.
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    Wapiti1 reacted to Alex Genereux's post in the thread Converting a tikka to .223 with Like Like.
    Just heard back from kampfield customs and they will do it and a very reasonable price.
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    Wapiti1 replied to the thread Converting a tikka to .223.
    Try Shaen Magan, Shaen Custom Rifles. LRI is another to ask. Any gunsmith worth a hoot can do it, but it isn't usually in a list of...
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    Wapiti1 replied to the thread New gun thoughts.
    .375 Ruger or H&H. Ruger just released some African models in .375 Ruger. They need to be bedded, but are well done rifles...
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    Wapiti1 replied to the thread Converting a tikka to .223.
    You can have a gunsmith reduce the bolt face by soldering in a bushing, cutting a new extractor slot, and notching the bushing for the...
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    Wapiti1 replied to the thread Marine tex dye.
    No. Well, yes, but no. Marine Tex white has a much lower compressive strength than grey, and IMO, isn't suitable for bedding. It's...
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    Wapiti1 replied to the thread LRI Cerakote.
    The burnished area will look like a piece of semi-dull scotch tape is on the barrel. Same color, but some amount shinier than the base...
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    Wapiti1 replied to the thread Sidearm or Not?.
    I might carry a .22 for feathery 2 legged critters. Otherwise, I've never carried a sidearm while archery hunting. Jeremy
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