Recent content by 3IDV

It's a Kennametal tunable bar. There's a weight that can be moved within the bar in order to dampen vibrations.

There is definitely a learning curve.

I own 2 A3-5s. Ergonomically, they fit me better than anything else. Weight is another matter though.

Doing some I.D. work on a helicopter mast. Boring bar measures 1.75" X 27".

I've taken more deer with 165 gr bullets in 30-06 than any other combination. I understand that H4350 isn't an option but, that's the burn rate that works best in this scenario. However, in shorter barrels faster burning powders work well. Just my 2 cents but, if it were me I'd start with N140...

I've had good luck using RL16 when H4350 isn't available. Generally speaking, it gives me a slight velocity boost. As mentioned above, IMR4350 has been faster burning in my experience. I need to dabble more with the Viht powders as they tend to be in stock at most of the large online retailers.

I've used 150 gr ballistic tips over H322 with good success in a marlin 336.

I need to get the 25 creed barrel benchmark made for my ssg3000 mounted. Weather is slowly improving so I'll be able get out and do some load testing.

The prc version sounds interesting. You should build one.😉

So similar performance to a 25 creed.

Short mag?

I have had great luck with the Berger 185 gr Juggernaut for long range shooting. Varget and PowerPro 2000 work well for me. For deer, I use 165 gr bullets.