Recent content by fremont

Want to use a hex, not slotted, head (if they're still making them that way).

Buddy used an hardware store hex head for this front action screw on his 30-06 Hawkeye, and, given how it's acting (like a bad mechanical torque), I suspect it's too long. The screw's shank length is approx. 7/8". This screw (https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1366197445) is marketed as a M77...

A buddy is having trouble getting a 270 WSM M77 to shoot. The gun is pre-Hawkeye (2005?). A few years ago, he bedded it in a B&C Carbelite stock. While, at times, it shoots pretty well, it has a nasty tendency to throw flyers. We took it apart yesterday with a fresh eye. One thing I noticed...

Helping a friend diagnose a horizontal stringing problem with his 2007 Hawkeye chambered in '06. He'll get no more than 3 shots really tight--a really good group, then it'll seemingly walk horizontally (regardless of ammo). * Barrel channel is free-floated and bedded (front lug and tang). *...

thank you

Does anyone know what the outside muzzle diameter is on a heavy barrel M77? I've got a friend who wants to rebore from .284" (280 Rem) to .366" (9.3x62). Curious how much barrel wall would remain.

Anyone know the status of the 257 Wby? Lipsey's website still shows it. Last I'd read, there were some dregs from 2015, none of them with particularly nice wood.

LOL-exactly. Just like elementary school recess, i.e., "do-over."

I put this on mine, which is similar in age to the OP's. Not Garand but serves my purposes for a peep. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/310422/williams-wgrs-mini-14-30-guide-receiver-peep-sight-ruger-mini-14-ranch-rifle-and-mini-30-aluminum-black

Re: bedding, you might find helpful the following post on bedding a M77. That said, having a 'smith do it makes sense if you've never done it before. http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/3003214/DIY_bedding_M77_(pic_heavy)#Post3003214 300-350 yards is a long poke...

I'm still wondering on 2015 production........

So, these are the new 2015's with the improved wood Jason was talking about?

7/12's of 2015 almost gone.........

Jason, this is my first post here, and it's largely driven by your candor and Lipsey's--and your--willingness to work with us No. 1 fans. So, thank you. I'm in the hunt for one of your new models. Given your comment above, is there merit in waiting? I would love a No. 1 with nice wood. If...