Recent content by Smokepole50

Just installed a new Timney trigger in my rifle. I had to use the original Ruger spring to get a safe level of sear engagement. Anyone else had this experience? With the the Timney spring I could not get the trigger pull over 1 .2 lbs and the firing pin would drop if I banged against the...

Sorry to be so long getting back to the thread. I have the HS Prec. stock installed and the a new Burris 4.5x14 E1 scope on the .338. I still have not skim coated the action to the stock and I may not based on the way things are developing. I have been working up loads and things are going...

Well......good or bad I have a HS Precision stock on the way to my house. They are on sale and the sale ends Monday so I had to make a call and the better stock won out I think. I just wish it would have been cheaper. Once I get the rifle dialed in maybe I'll go back to the BP stock and see if...

Well enough said. I will be ordering a new stock this today as my 51 year old shoulder does not need the additional pounding.

Buckeyeshooter....... I understand the significance of the .338 Win Mag loading. I have hunted with a 7mm Mag for years. What I am trying to get rid of is the " snap" recoil that very light rifles deliver, especially rifles with narrow recoil pads. Dangerous game rifles are usually meant to be...

Thanks for the input Gunners. I may be jumping the gun just a bit after becoming somewhat recoil sensitive from working up loads for a HVA 9.3x62 that weights about 7 lbs. I like holes touching at 100 yards with all my high power rifles that I hunt with. The trigger work and some neck sized...

I guess what I am asking is.........based on your experience will the HS Precision Aluminium bedded ($300) stock improve accuracy through a better recoil lug engagement design and a adaquate recoil pad??? If no significant accuracy improvement has been noted with a HS Prec. stock then maybe it...

My Dad gave me a .338 Win Mag that he won years ago at a Elk's Banquet. I have shot it about 10 times with some Federal 210 Nosler Part. factory ammo and IIRC it grouped around 1.5 inches at 100 yards. This think kicks like a mule with the boat paddle stock and I would like to ring out all the...