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https://www.remington.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-700/model-700-pcr Tikka's are renowned for building awesome shooting rifles. There is even a "poor man's trigger job" that costs about 15 bucks. In the Tikka that I once owned, it made a world of difference. 6.5Creed, or any of the 6.5 cartridges really, are mildly "overbore." Meaning that the bullet to case size differential is significant. IE: the case is significantly larger than the bullet. That situation creates a lot of heat and pressure and speed (heat) which will wear the barrels' rifling down more quickly. The 6.5C is the same case size (essentially) as a .308Win so it is more overbore and will wear the barrel down more quickly. If you're shooting factory, expect 1500-2000 rounds out of a 6.5 and 2000-2500 out of a 308. If you're handloading, and running them on the hotter side, expect less. And although 1500 rounds sounds like a lot, it's not if you shoot consistently. I shoot 50-100 rounds a week. 1500 rounds is basically the summer. Just to keep it in perspective. Barrels along with bullets/powder/primers are a consumable. You get about 3 seconds of usable life from a good barrel. Again, for perspective.

There is a Tikka in the classifieds that, IMHO, is an awesome choice if you want a .308.

Howdy. The Howa lineup is actually pretty awesome. The build quality from all that I've seen is good. Accuracy is on par with every other rifle out there. The triggers are solid out of the gate as well. The Nikko-Sterling will serve you well in the beginning but you may wind up ditching it for something else if you get more involved in longer range shooting. Where you will wind up wanting something else (Remington) is IF you decide to upgrade something on the rifle down the line. Stock, trigger, scope base... things of that nature. There are not as many options out there for rifles such as Howa, Tikka, Savage as there are for Remington 700 clones. The number one reason all my rifles are Remington 700's is because of the plethora of triggers available for them. I'm a 2stage guy, and there is no 2stage trigger available for Savage actions. And good on you for going 6.5. The Creed is a great round for a beginning precision shooter. I had a 6.5 as well and it made me look like I know what I'm doing. Keep us in the loop.

^^^ Good luck.

We just went thru this with my older Border Collie a few months ago. We used the Care Credit plan to pay the vet and are paying it down QUICKLY so as to not invoke the interest rate kicking in. He's an amazing pooch and only 9, so it was our only option. The vet and surgeon did an awesome job. And yes, 6-8K is the going rate for this. If the dog was a human, it would be much more. At the end of the day, it is surgery, after all. Good luck.

The man makes a solid point. Maybe a sweep of any post older than 2 months? If it has not been sold, the post can be re-done.

I don't know much but I'm pretty sure that NJ doesn't really recognize the 03FFL license like other states. I'm pretty sure that you will need to have pistol permits to acquire handguns and that you may not have firearms shipped directly to your home. I'm sure that I'll get corrected but that is my understanding of it. I wish you luck and hope your stay in NJ is brief.

No sir. I had everything on a buddy's boat when... tragically... Sorry, this is tough.. The boat got swamped... and all my firearms went overboard. It was a terrible event. I'm really broken up about it all.

I'd have to own a handgun... Oh well, sorry @Old School, no gifts from me.

Hi Bob. I'm looking to do the work myself. Not looking to farm it out. That's why I'm looking for someone to make a few stencils to get me started. I'm hoping to keep it local but know of some online sources.

Anyone?

So I'm looking to do some electrical chemical etching. I'd certainly like to put a "rollmark" on my personal built guns, but in addition, would like to potentially venture into some other stuff. Does anyone know of any shops in the north jersey area that can/will make me some stencils? Hopefully someone 2A friendly? Any help is appreciated.

@Chris1 I’m happy to help in any way I can. Just shoot me a PM and Ill send my contact info.

Eeeeeek. No thanks! Just kidding. Great round but not on this one. If I do a "hot rodded" 22, it'll be a 22BR. However I think my next will be a straight up .223 again.

I was among the first members at GFH and this was discussed then. A lot of things were. No biggie to me as I've moved my shooting outdoors, so this isn't a knock. Some stuff is difficult to pull off. Nothing more.

^^^Solid advice. If one can live without 2stage triggers, the Savage lineup is pretty solid. Most stocks and such are available for them similar to Remmy. The trigger issue is huge for me as I am a 2stage Shooter all the way. The Accutrigger is similar, I know. But not enough for my liking. I would actually love a single shot PTA Savage action to build off of. I would hard barrel it in whatever caliber fit my fancy at the time. Maybe soon.

Thanks. Don't be jealous. I'm stumbling my way thru this. There's no special talent here. That stock is for sale...

If you want something built, call Mike at Tier 1 in Union. You can buy the action and barrel and have him chamber it for you. Local shops won't sell just a barreled action. You can buy an SPS(or similar) and take it out of the stock and screw it in the new chassis as well.

Yes. It's legal.

Reamer and go-gauge are on the way. Hoping to see them by middle of next week. Fingers crossed!!

I have a 10 shot S&W 617 and love it. It's a hoot with subs and is darn accurate as well. Good luck. Picking one can be overwhelming.

If you're in Bergen County, swing by on a Sunday or Monday and I'll give you a hand. I have 90% of the tools and 100% of the important ones. No money required. Just shoot me a PM with your number and I'll drop you a line.

Correct, as stated in the OP.

Dummy round assembled and getting sent to JGS so they can build a reamer to spec. It’ll hit the mail Monday.

Maybe read the first post...?