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Blue, Have never barreled a FN "H" action but have done many FN actions over the years and have not encountered any with a coned/extractor cut like a M-70. If you can find a copy of "BOLT ACTION RIFLES" by Frank De Hass it will show you all of the various FN action dementions. All shown are...

http://www.sierrabullets.com/index.cfm?section=about&page=history Sierra says 1990. Don

It is an easy job if you are able to install a Sako extractor. I have done lots and they are still working, however I could trade you a 223 bolt for a 308 bolt and there would be no machine work required. PM me if you are interested. Don Carper

Should be real easy. I don't think you will even need a reamer. I always thought the .223 and the 5.56 were identical. Don

Frank, Why do you think your spring has sprung? If you are getting satisfactory ignition then I would suggest leaving the spring in there. Changing springs can be a bit tricky and you will probably end up with firmer bolt lift and maybe more movement of your rifle between release and...

Midway is a great place ro buy from. Quick service, good prices and they use the USPS flat rate boxes. Bruno's has always been good also. Don Carper

I have had 2 done by Hydro-Dip. The American flags and water drops over blue. Have used both quite a bit and so far they have been very durable. The outer coat is automotive clear coat. Don

I do the threads first so I can screw the barrel into the action to check final headspace. Don

Sierra Bullet's exterior balistic program will give you the answers. Don

Phone Leopold customer service with the ser. number. They will send you the correct sun shade

UPS for me first then USPS. Besides UPS just announced their quarterly dividend. Don

The article about cartridge cases in this months PS Mag more than makes up for a couple of less interesting efforts at getting your name in print. Don Carper

Change the magazine release and tighten your groups. Quit whinning. Don

I like the Howard Leight and the Dillon's. Don

I don't think the bolt should touch the counterbore in the barrel. The counterbore is a safety ring. Don

I also use the counterbore tool with a pilot. Works real good. Make sure you do the counterbore before you cut the chamber. Don

Seems like I read something about a horse named Jack. Don

Lee, This is how I do it. Have done many many. Disregard the other pics. They are of some of my tools. http://s581.photobucket.com/albums/ss251/Gunner223/Shop/?albumview=slideshow&track=share_email_album_view_click Don

I usually order Shilen's 6 at a time. Get them in about 6 weeks. Don

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