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Gun Nutty- I checked ALL the brass that I will be using and they are closing just fine. I had removed .010 from the chamber face and remeasured the space from the top of the case to the barrel face and the measurement was .100" where before it was .110" the bolt closes with no forcing needed. now I'm ready to size the brass. I ran ALL the brass thru to see if any were tight or loose. Then I measured the cases form the front of the telt to the back of the case, they were all the same as when I got them,they were all from the same lot. I have 350 cases to use for my 8mm/300 win mag. ALright!!!SEE you later, you guys are great! DAVE

OK- so if I set the headspace with the go/no go guages,will I have any problems with flashback at the bolt? I don't want any powder burns ,it will really mess up your day!

I've finished reaming the 8mm/300 win mag . I took an R.P. nickel round and made a dummy round for checking headspace. I have the belted go/no go guages but I wanted to see how a round would chamber . My question is: The dummy round when closing the bolt is smooth and not loose or tight, but the bolt won't close with the go guage What gives, any ideas? DAVE

Hey dude, I have a bold optima with safety on a m24 yugoLR. I have a 243 bull barrel on it . I like the crispness of the trigger , they are adjustable for the pull that you want. I have mine set to 3.5lbs,. works great DAVE

I have a 243win on LR (M98). I was trying to decide which one to build on the same action I'll probably go with the 25-06AI cause according to the load data I have, it's almost equal to the 257 weatherby mag. But yhe weatherby is over bored as where the 25-06 isn't. It's time I get in gear and go make some more money. see you guys later >DAVE

which would be better/more powerfull--25-06AI or 243AI on a VZ24?

what I was planning on doing was to use a tapered expander ball from a 35 whelen. I'd put the pintle and expander into the 416 taylor full sizer die first, the switch to the 416 pintle w/ expander . then trim back to 2.500 for the 416 taylor size cases. How does this sound? I was looking up load lata. The 416 taylor with a 300 grain bullet has 3100 foot pounds of energy at 250 yds when leaving the barrel at 2650 fps. Now that would definately sink a large bears boat!

I knew of a guy that was closing up shop and I got 1000 round for 100 bucks I gave 200 to my brother in law , 300 for my 300winmag 150 for the 8mm/300 and 350 for the 416mag. Brass is no problem

I've grond down the seer before but they're a little stiff I'll give that a try and I'll get back later on

Z1r, thanks for the insite. I think I'll use the 300win mag cases But, I'll use a 416 Taylor dies to reshape them. I don't have any 338mag cases but I do have 350 300win mag cases. I think they would work just fine.

How would you take up the slack on a M98 and also lighten the trigger pull? DAVE

doble troble- Iwould like to know how big a dia. barrel will fit for turning down. would a bull barrel blank fit? where did you get your mini lathe? I might be interested in purchasing one! DAVE

I'm thinking of building a 416 taylor with a 300WinMag case. What do y'all think . I think it would be perfect for BIG bears!

Walnut, I use body shop masking tape as it is easier to curve an thetape will peel off easier. DAVE

Z1R, I am new to this chat room. I joined in late Dec. I've learned alot in just the shot time I've been here. I really want to get my feet wetter in the field of gunsmithing. I have a limited amount of tools, but I do have access to machine shop equipment if needed. I've been thinking about getting a minilathe. I'll have to keep it at my work place as I livein an apartment. I've been a ASE certified auto tech since 1982. I'ld love to hear more on gun building. I have put together a few rifles and made a couple of wildcats. My fav is my 8/06 turk w/29" barrel DAVE

Hey Kyle, I have built a 300win mag on a vz 24 action. I still had to open the box, open the feed rails. However ,I used a 30 cal throater and gave it more freebore to be able to use the 200 and 220 matchking loads. It's working just fine. With the 180 nosler bt, it is a great pig, black bear and mule deer rifle here in northern Calif. Dave

I only found one place to buy 8X57 loaded ammo. It's only about 75% loaded. It was only in 170 HDY Roundnose. The velocity was only 2450 fps. I personally found 8mm/06 to be able to reach 2745 wiht HDY 170's. I have a throat reamer, I only stuff the bullets in at .250" which gives me a freebore of .030" It works great in my Turk 1938 with 29" barrel. It does an excellent job on Russian wild boar out here at around 225yards.

It's aLR M98 29" with factory sights. It's a stepped barrel

Does any one have any easy way to remount a LR barrel with iron sights and get them to line up right?

Unless you already have an 8x63 you are trying to feed, I'd take a look at the 8x64.

I have no data on the 8X64 Is that the 8X64 brenneke? If so is there a way you could send me some specs and maybe a picture of what they look like? DAVE I would be happy to give you my email if needed.

Hello out there. I'm trying to find where to purchase some 8x63 swede brass. I've checked with Midway no such luck. HELP! DAVE

does anyone know which would be better for a 8mm/300winmag a M98 or a k kale38 turk? I have 4 barrels to work with . 1-29", 3-23.5" I also have a 8mm-06 in turk that I was thinking about using.

that is really nice. I like how you worked the stock. this gives me some ideas on what to do with the M98 Turk that I'm using for a 8mm/300win mag project. If you put iron sights and use leupold {weaver style} QD rings it would be a rocker for sure.

Has any one built an 8mm/300winmag I have most of what I need?

I'm using a 300win mag reemer that's been modified to hanle the 323dia. pilot. Im also using a 8mmrem mag neck sizer ot size the cases , so far it's working . I could use some feedback.

Has any one built an 8mm/300winmag I have most of what I need?