It’s an elite 2-7
Decent scope but I am going to see how small the groups can be!
Then I’ll pop a hunting scope on the build
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It’s an elite 2-7
Decent scope but I am going to see how small the groups can be!
Then I’ll pop a hunting scope on the build
A beautiful custom barrel showed up today from JC Custom barrels of NB Canada!
If this barrel shoots half as good as it looks it will outperform my expectations!
Seriously though, the fit and finish is second to none and the rifling and chamber work looks like a piece of art.
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Very nice Big Jack. Looks like you have a friend for life
Big fan of the 35 Whelen and Remington 760/ 7600s. Currently on my 5th 7600 in 35 Whelen lol. Should have kept the last 1. It was very accurate and wasn't in the least bit fussy on what I fed it. Sounds like you have a winner there Big Jack
Yes, I regret selling my Rem 750 carbine in .35 Whelen!Quote:
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Nice build Big Jack.
To me that’s the perfect Bear caliber.
Thanks guys.
I started putting together the build.
One thing I noticed off the bat was the significant range of headspace that is still ”acceptable” to SAAMI specs.
I screwed on the barrel with the go gauge till it stopped with the top of the receiver pointed at 1pm. I them screwed in the no go gauge and the point the bolt would not close, top of receiver was pointing at the 10 o’clock position.
I set it between 12-1 position as I want a tighter headspace. It is my belief that more generous headspace increases recoil and is harder on brass.
It’s easy to adjust later if I change my mind.
I have done some stock inlet work but still have more to do.
Still have to get replacement bolt knob - it won’t make it for the hunt as the vendor is backed up!
Another interesting thing, as I start to make up loads it seems that there is a significant difference between Hodgdon and Nosler reload data for 225 grain bullets. 3 grains difference approximately. Two different bullets mind you, but same weight.
Just goes to show you that you need to work up a load and let the rifle tell you what is acceptable while not exceeding max listed loads.
Range day for first test. Trail boss rounds were fun and reasonably accurate with no kick.
After that started with some 200 grain FTX loads with sub MOA to 1.5 MOA groupings.
Tried some 225 Federal Factory fusion and what a surprise. Cut the group below.
.526 inch three shot group and that was best group of the day.
The ES was worth mentioning. Several loads were 1 FPS ES according to chronograph. I’ve never seen that with a Centre Fire.
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Have my moose load ready. 200GN TTSX over 8208XBR at 2798FPS.
Look out bull winkle!
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Nice, good luck with the hunt