Recent content by mwezell

Yes, I think the magic spot might not be where we commonly measure but I'm not sure enough to preach on here. The area just above the core and below the actual ogive seems to be a hollow area that may be susceptible to inconsistencies. But hey, some bullets have lead above that point too so it's...

If you have one of a few different seaters for a 6br, 6ppc etc, can you not use that for a close estimate. I mean, lots of wiggle room with lock rings at both places for adjustability. Maybe I'm missing something here or am not sure what dimensions you're referring to. Also, when I make a wilson...

If you can order a 6-48 tap, I don't see a problem. The only thing that makes them gun centric is the pitch of the thread. So unless they dictate thread pitches you can use on any unrelated project, I can't see how they can regulate screws to fit your holes.

Yes, if you have flags, great but if not, they will be just as much or even more important than any other piece of equipment you will own at improving your scores. Get some flags and never shoot without them.

Yes, it was a series of videos of the guy copying Rod's original rest, from start to finish. Pretty cool but I suggest turning the volume down. That background music wore on me pretty fast. Lol!

Top notch barrels. Not a thing wrong with Liljas, IME.

What's the problem again? I have no problem finding the humor section and it's fine with me that it's not at top every day of a BR forum but yes, there was some good stuff(funny) there. I like what you did Mod. I honestly see nothing at all wrong with the change but can see your logic with not...

I believe you'll love it. For anyone that's interested, here's video of a guy in eastern Europe copying Rod's original rest that uses the same coax mechanism as his new Raptor. This video is what prompted me to buy one. I think you can watch from about the 2:00 mark to about 6:00 or so and get...

In this very specialized sport, it's very common for some of the best work and products to come from a small, one man shop. Just FYI. I would be hard pressed for that to stop me, but that's me.

Ya'll find a match and come shoot! It'll be a good time! https://ultimatebenchrest.com/upcoming-events/april-2019

fwiw, I think the newer powders with bismuth might explain all or a lot of what you are seeing. Not smart enough to say it as fact but can say that the bismuth powders do this much more now than the same powders previously, of different lots(many). Of course that assumes we are talking about the...

That may be part of your problem if you're trying to feed from a mag with a coned bolt. It typically doesn't work well. That's why I can't name a single repeater with a coned bolt, minus crf winchesters, I guess. But crf is the key there. A pic of your bolt would still be nice to see.

Best thing is probably to train yourself to barely start the round into the chamber when you lay it on the loading ramp. It's easy but you just have to teach yourself to give it that little nudge forward every time. Done right, it shouldn't slow you down at all and will be second nature in no...

Can't say, because I've never seen what you describe, in 30 years. Anything's possible when you toss a round on the loading ramp and immediately close the bolt though. But yes, that's exactly why coned breeches exist. Tal to your gunsmith and let him know your issue. He can make that are damn...

I'm confused, as usual. A coned breech like the one pictured above doesn't have any flat area for the bullet to "smash" into. That's why they exist. And, it's possible that your Remington was converted to a coned bolt/breech but they didn't come that way. A pic might help.