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To: PSYCHO-FREEP

Info on the rifle is at this website:

http://www.snipercentral.com/milspec5r.phtml


168 posted on 12/17/2011 3:22:41 PM PST by 2nd Bn, 11th Mar (The "p" in Democrat stands for patriotism.)
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To: 2nd Bn, 11th Mar
Thanks for the info! This is identical to what I have my Gunsmith build. I would be less inclined to have a #8 taper in regards to the barrel. I would go for a #5 or 6.

The unique twist ratio, I believe, is also available from custom barrel makers, like Hart, Douglas, etc. Douglas builds for the Military almost exclusively.

For the best .308 benchrester, I would cut the barrel to 19 & 1/4 inches, with a step-recessed crown. That would tighten my groups to under .250 center to center. Using fully accurized Bench Rest components, especially balanced and trued brass, a rifle like this is capable of competition standards of less than .100 accuracy for a 5 shot group.

213 posted on 12/18/2011 9:52:01 AM PST by PSYCHO-FREEP (If you come to a fork in the road, take it........)
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