I decided to take a rifle that I built several years ago and re-barrel it with a lighter weight barrel and in a new caliber. I decided to go with a 20 inch proof research .30 caliber barrel and make a .308 Winchester. The former barrel was a 23” Krieger MTU in 6.5 Creedmoor, and that was very heavy. The 6.5 shot extremely well, but was too much to carry around. After finally getting it threaded and chambered this weekend, I got a chance to take it out and get it sighted in and I’m very happy with the results with federal 168 grain match ammo. The photo is three shots at 100 yards. I will definitely try one of these barrels again.
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flights are booked Uber rides confirmed, car hire deposit paid! Hotels booked!
Im getting ready to go but first I have a 3 week photo Safari tour scouting some locations in the Limpopo province for future Photo safari tours! watch this space for awesome updates and footage !!!
Remember ISE Show 8-11 Jan in Denver Colorado!
Then from there I will be traveling by car for over a week
cwpayton wrote on LivingTheDream's profile.
HEY there, if you want the lion info here it is.
BULL CREEK OUTFITTERS WELLS NV. {FACEBOOK} CLEVE AND BECKY DWIRE 775293 -1917..
THEY ARE OUT HUNTING ALOT SO MAY HAVE TO LEAVE MESSAGE.
CAL PAYTON
BULL CREEK OUTFITTERS WELLS NV. {FACEBOOK} CLEVE AND BECKY DWIRE 775293 -1917..
THEY ARE OUT HUNTING ALOT SO MAY HAVE TO LEAVE MESSAGE.
CAL PAYTON
cwpayton wrote on MontanaPat's profile.
Hi Montana Pat heres the lion info,.
BULL CREEK OUTFITTERS WELLS NV. [ FACEBOOK] CLEVE AND BECKY DWIRE 775- 293-1917. they are out hunting alot this tlme of year
Cal Payton
BULL CREEK OUTFITTERS WELLS NV. [ FACEBOOK] CLEVE AND BECKY DWIRE 775- 293-1917. they are out hunting alot this tlme of year
Cal Payton
bigrich wrote on Bob Nelson 35Whelen's profile.
thanks for your reply bob , is it feasible to build a 444 on a P14/M17 , or is the no4 enfield easier to build? i know where i can buy a lothar walther barrel in 44, 1-38 twist , but i think with a barrel crown of .650" the profile is too light .