Nice rifle! One thing though, could you explain the 17 twist barrel?
MY ROAD TRIP TO MAIDENS, VA - ODCR
- Thread starter Bill Norris
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Nice rifle! One thing though, could you explain the 17 twist barrel?
Absolutely. Some 30BR shooters like 1 -18 Tw. as well but it seems most these days like the 1 -17 Tw. better for target shooting but for those like me with a Hunter rifle in 30BR as well that want to shoot heavier bullets like 125 gr. for hunting then the 1 - 15 Tw. seems to be more favorable.
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Oh yea, Bro, it was a great trip with my shooting buddy SVT_Tactical and the visit was nothing short of exciting and rewarding to finally get to shake Zack's hand and spend some quality time in the shop with him. He and his family treated us like we were part of their family. And to find this very special "Uncle Bill" build on the bench definitely shut me down for a few mins. and brought tears to my eyes. Could not utter a word for a bit there. Not that I like to travel much at all but I'm certain I will be visiting again sometime in the future as Zack is second to none not only with rifle builds but with personality and attitude.
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I know I’m late to the party here but Zack shared this project with me several months ago and I knew that crew would make it special somehow for a guy that has given so much to our sport unselfishly for so long. I was and still am jealous that I wasn’t in on the fun! Congratulations Bill to such a special gift from special people and from all of us that didn’t help out but do love your spirit, kindness and advice!
For those of you that don’t know and can’t pickup on the sarcasm of the choice color…. Bill loves Blue rifles…. Hahahaa…This is soooo funny that they got you a red one! The story of this rifle is a fun one to tell everytime it hits the bench in front of someone new!
Great job guys, she’s a Beaut Clark!
For those of you that don’t know and can’t pickup on the sarcasm of the choice color…. Bill loves Blue rifles…. Hahahaa…This is soooo funny that they got you a red one! The story of this rifle is a fun one to tell everytime it hits the bench in front of someone new!
Great job guys, she’s a Beaut Clark!
Nope, you are right on time Bro. You always say nice things and know how to make a person feel your heart. I know you would have done whatever you could to help make the "Uncle Bill" build happen if needed. Appreciate your appreciation of the limited help I have to offer here on the site and anytime I can share something helpful with anyone. I try to share my knowledge simply because someone shared with me and always try to do that in a non-boastful manner.
Oh yea, "Uncle Bill" is RED and I know Zack and Brett are very happy about that. To be honest I would not want it any other way. It makes it even more special to know they got it done with their ideas and thoughts valid in the project. Cannot wait to get it tuned up and on a bench somewhere to help make everybody proud of their contributions and work. Thanks again for everything this team did to make "Red Uncle Bill" a reality.
Yea, I guess I need to try and make that a goal no doubt.
Hey brother unless I'm a color blind painter, that is a RED guitar your holding in your avatar. Lol
And you are correct so now u know I do like RED. LOL
Thanks Bro
You do know black is the most accurate color, right?
Weather co-operating today. Finished getting the scope dialed in @ 100 yds. on "Uncle Bill" and since I verified the chamber of this rifle is the same as my Rem 700 ( identical as far as I can tell ) I tried a 5-shot group with the exact load in this rifle as it shoots. 5-shots into .093 group with no changes to the load period.
BLOWING OUT LAPUA BRASS
112 BARTS F B/M HBN C** 1.565 O M 2.245 COL T/L B S .227 B C .281
POWDER VV-N120 32.3 GR. PRIMER CCI BR-4 .324 BU. LND .327
SEATED @ 1.575 O M 2.255 COL .010 JAM 08/16/25
.093 5-SHOT GP. 3066 FPS 6 E S 2 S D 83 DEG. 70 % REL/HUM 08/20/25
BLOWING OUT LAPUA BRASS
112 BARTS F B/M HBN C** 1.565 O M 2.245 COL T/L B S .227 B C .281
POWDER VV-N120 32.3 GR. PRIMER CCI BR-4 .324 BU. LND .327
SEATED @ 1.575 O M 2.255 COL .010 JAM 08/16/25
.093 5-SHOT GP. 3066 FPS 6 E S 2 S D 83 DEG. 70 % REL/HUM 08/20/25
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Rick in Oregon
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Well Bill, looking at that early target shot with "Wild Bill", I'll opine you've reached nervana. Well done indeed!
I'll add that your project shows what a great cadre we have in the rifle/gun world with good friends that go the extra mile for one of us when the time comes. We're all blessed to have such friends in our lives.
I'll add that your project shows what a great cadre we have in the rifle/gun world with good friends that go the extra mile for one of us when the time comes. We're all blessed to have such friends in our lives.
U just spoke a mouth full of truth Bro. Thanks for the kind words.
SVT_Tactical
Gold $$ Contributor
It's a shame I'm going to have to shoot against you in the future..... wink
Bottom Fodder
Silver $$ Contributor
I’d definitely worth the trip, enjoy that great looking RED gun
Well it'll be fun so if u beat me it wont hurt too bad. LOL. And I dont really mind u beating me at all.
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