Recent content by Al Nyhus

This, X's 1,000 ^^^^^^^^ 👊 -Al

Here's Geoffrey Kolbe's twist calculator: http://www.geoffrey-kolbe.com/barrel_twist.htm Good shootin' :) -Al

Gary was a smart, smart man and a heck of a gunsmith. He was also a true gentleman and a total class act. The World is a better place for Gary having been here.

Wasn't a biggie to do using a 3/8" diameter, 82 degree carbide counter sink tool. Depth was .020...just enough to give a bit more angle on the neck approach. Good shootin' -Al

For what it's worth, I've tapered several Redding bushings. -Al

Wow....what a journey! All my best to you. -Al

Michael, the options can sure get a little overwhelming, can't they? Give each company a call and ask about options. You'll find Jim Borden especially helpful and willing to answer questions and give guidance. Good shootin' :) -Al

The fit of the bearing capsule into the front plate is critical to them operating smoothly. Best results come from fitting it on an individual basis. Butch's tensioners are a big improvement. There's more tweaking that can be done to them, too.

FWIW, I've found Permatex Super Lube to work well in the Farleys. -Al

Precision Reloading and Graf And Sons are both excellent sources, too. -Al

Sam, the Shilen firing pins are different than the Remington's. On the Shilen, the cocking piece threads on to the firing pin. The good thing is that you have the old pin...hopefully a sharp machinist can duplicate it for you.

Greg, be aware that most recievers being sleeved are heavily turned/ground for a better bond with the epoxy used for the sleeve.

They are. Only the XB-BR series recievers recieved special attention. Good shootin' :) -Al

I guess you lost me with that one......

I make my weight systems much like Mike Ezell describes. A piece of tubing (copper or aluminum) appropriate to the size of copper tungsten rod is used and a front cap made. The cap holds a rubber bumper. That tube assy gets epoxied into the stock. The weight bar is drilled and tapped 1/4-20 and...