I thought the cost of a ruger barrel was $50 .
Liked On: 28-04-2021, 05:31 PM
I will be trying a few diffrent loads and double checking all the usual things like scope ect .Will let you know how things go and i wont be lapping it gimp . thanks for input guys
Liked On: 28-04-2021, 05:30 PM
166092 Nothing too special. First sika however so pretty chuffed with it. Fortunately being a sika I’ve managed to just cram it into a big suitcase so I’ll take that with me. Head wrapped up with a...
Liked On: 27-04-2021, 07:01 PM
If you want a rifle to shoot well, lapping the barrel is probably a good idea - because you'll fuck it, and it will need replacing.
Liked On: 27-04-2021, 07:00 PM
Bloody inflation
Liked On: 27-04-2021, 07:00 PM
From my experience Stuarts work is high end stuff:)
Liked On: 27-04-2021, 06:59 PM
Most high end barrels are lapped before being fitted, The only reason to lap a barrel is if it has a bad copper fouling problem then i would have words with whoever fitted and chambered it, Doing a...
Liked On: 27-04-2021, 06:55 PM
There were some Remington 700's that came out a few years ago with barrel problems, tooling marks in the bore, off-centre chambers, etc. All classic examples of poor workmanship because of the "pay...
Liked On: 26-04-2021, 10:10 PM
In nz about 150. Bought them from 75 up.
Liked On: 26-04-2021, 10:01 PM
Top quality work and professionally trained in Australia by cerakote.
Liked On: 26-04-2021, 09:40 PM
I've seen his work, visited his workshop. He knows his stuff, he's quite knowledgable and a really great guy to do business with. I'd vouch for him any day.
Liked On: 26-04-2021, 09:40 PM
Haven't used them. I send mine to Craig at Ceracoat NZ. His work is excellent and he's a good buggar.
Liked On: 26-04-2021, 09:40 PM
Akaroa 1 knows all about it. From my limited understanding 'lapping' means using a lead 'lap' that is cast in the barrel. Other methods are just polishing.
Liked On: 26-04-2021, 12:18 PM
I had to use 3-wheel drive a few times, but made the ridge top! And best of all the ankle held up really. Also managed to climb to the top of a damn steep Parapara ridge (trying to head off a buck)...
Liked On: 25-04-2021, 07:39 PM
Went for a last minute goat hunt yesterday afternoon. Shot a little 'un, but will be tasty cos they sure are in good nick at the moment. Didn't leave home til 4. There were about a dozen goats in the...
Liked On: 25-04-2021, 07:38 PM