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First group. Theae are shots 10-15.

Choice one is truly choice. I'd recommend one if you ever come across one at a "reasonable" price. They're a lot of fun with a pretty amazing trigger. If you ever get up this way let me know. You can put a few rounds thru one that I know of...

Awesome little pistol. I'd like one as well. The re-pops are an abomination.

Let's see what 2019 brings. And remember, I have 1k 1.5 hours away. But not your pretty face. Thank you again for the kind words. And the honesty. It doesn't bother me. Not even a little bit. It's truly appreciated.

This one was built here and only here. My 223 was built in Michigan. Honestly it is strictly an aesthetic thing. I love the look of walnut stocks. They're beautiful. I stripped this one and spent some time sanding it just a bit and hit it with Tung Oil for 5 or 6 coats. It's got a really nice warmth to it and a great feel. If this was a "working" gun, laminate or synthetic would get the nod. Thanks for the kind words.

Thanks bud.

2 come to mind: I'd love to have a real deal, bring back M24 with glass. or a "Honey Badger" Either would do.

Glamour shots. Range trip tomorrow.

Updates shortly. Thanks for keeping an eye on it.

That will last for a very short time unless you're sighting in to hunt. Then your accuracy needs will become dependent on any "game" you decide to play. Plus, making small groups of holes from far away is just plain fun. Feel free to give me a shout. I love sharing my very limited knowledge.

The die on the Forster floats in the press. It's placed in a slot in the front of the press as opposed to being screwed in from the top like a Rock Chucker. An RCBS Rock Chucker or really any single stage will take you very far. I have a Forster and it's great but does have some shortcomings. A LEE Classic Cast is another option. The Lyman Orange Crusher will do fine if it's in budget. If you step up to a Benchrest game, you'll most likely be upgrading anyway. For tactical style shooting and the like, any single stage that's solid will do just fine. Don't over think it. 308 isn't a benchrest round anyway. Load as well as you can and have fun.

Calling @BullzeyeNJ If anyone has a good recommendation, he will.

Mazel!!! Great gun and you'll most likely enjoy it a bunch. I love my revos.

Calling @Smokin .50

So the throating reamer showed up. Having no idea about the dimensional differences of this versus a conventional chambering reamer, I didn't realize that it would not fit well in my reamer holder. And I can't make anything as I am not removing the barrel from where it sits until it's complete. Long story short, I'm waiting on a piece to convert the reamer's shank to a more conventional size. Just another couple of days and I should be good.

I have a Grip and it's awesome. It goes everywhere with me. I've beat the poop out of it and it just keeps coming back for more. I don't sharpen my own knives. I have a guy that shows up on Sundays at the Whole Foods across the street. For $5, it's worth it to me. I have enough learning to do in my current hobby. Good luck.

I HAVE to watch these!! I have a little experience on a lathe and a good bit less on a milling machine. I also own a lathe and not a mill, so..... This stuff is very cool. Thanks for the tag.

Length. Diameter is determined by the reamer. I know what it is, but I’m using the lathe.

Not unless my lathe is considered a uni-throater.

It’s not a perfect job, but it’s mine.

Target crown. Keeping it "Old School" !!!

Chamber is cut. Headspace is dead nuts. I have a throating reamer on the way. I'm shooting 110's and I like to hang them out there a good bit. As soon as the throater shows up, I'll get that taken care of and flip the barrel around and cut the crown. That'll do it for metal work. I will be trying my hand at bedding this rifle. Should be interesting.

Round 2. All that’s left is to chamber it

I love that there's some folks on here looking into Howas. Great guns by all accounts. I desperately want a mini action to play with. And yes, 3500-5000 rounds before a .308 is wore out. Smaller bullets in similar cases get less barrel life. But .308 and .223 run for a very long time before round count becomes an issue. You'll find another one sooner than you think.

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