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Good morning Keith: Yes, I am still doing it this way, after trying a lot of other configurations. My lathe is a Clausing Colshester (fairly new as lathes go!). Most lathes have a tailstock that is several indicates several thousandths above spindle CL, probably to compensate for wear as the...

Tony: I'm not angry, I'm really not - more disappointed I guess. All I ever tried to do was share some testing, and have some conversation about it. I enjoy people, and I love to hear of others experiences - these forums can be amazing places for learning new things (or validating ideas...

Here's the link (for the second time), in case you missed it. https://www.rimfireaccuracy.com/Forum/index.php?threads/testing-chambers-for-lapua-use.23372/

Tony: In the thread you copied my response from, I referenced a RA thread that originated the discussion. If you read it, I have never made it any secret that I was using the Meyers chamber (not sure why that would have made any difference?). When I asked JGS to make a version without a datum...

Hi Jerry, so great to hear from you! I am all in, and will call you to get an idea of how we can proceed. Greatly looking forward to it! I have a few blanks in the shop that are unspoken for, so I could contribute them also. I know you like to do your own lapping (something I have yet to...

Tony: "Tacky" is hardly offensive, and saying a chamber commonly called the "Nevius" isn't capable of winning (even in RFBR) is not without offense. Let's not play this game. Instead, let's use the forum for it's intended purpose - and share ideas. I fully disclosed my ideas (right or wrong)...

Tony: So much for not being "tacky". How did I ever win all those Nationals with such an inferior chamber! LOL Someone should have said something - I would have not tried so hard! Can't wait to see where this one goes, this should be fun! kev

Tony: I understand, and would never propose I am doing it correctly (just the best way I have found). I am very interested in what you do, please let me know - I really want to learn, and your techniques would really help me do so (disagree or not). Please contribute, that's what this forum...

Good morning Tony: All of this happened in the first few years of my sponsorship (around 2011 I think), so to answer your question - no, I did not run any testing with Eley (or any other manufacturers ammunition). I have to believe that it would make a difference though, just based on what I...

All: The “optimization” is simply using chamber depth (and therefore bullet seating depth) to optimize ammunition performance. Anyone who develops loads for CF competitions knows how important bullet seating depth is – IMHO, it is one of the most influential – so it made sense that some...

Thanks for the update, very interesting! I have always found RFBR interesting in that so much emphasis is placed on the gunsmith - when in my personal experience, its the user who puts in all the hours of very hard work (lot selection, tuning, testing.......repeat!) that determines how...

Updates? All: It has been a while now, and I am pretty sure several of these "spec" rifles have seen some action..........how are they doing? I would have thought after all the fuss and naming rituals that the list of accomplishments would have been posted here by now? Inquiring minds want...

Tony: Looking at the videos, I couldn't find any reference to "engraving depth", or if any opinion was offered - could you point me in the right direction (maybe a specific time the conversation took place in the video)? Assuming I am one of the "people who should know better".....or maybe...

Dave: So sorry for the potential stupid question........... So, do you wrap a piece of wax paper around the reamer and run it in? Is it that simple? Doesn't the paper shred and clog the areas where chips would accumulate? Just trying to understand............thanks for your patience kev

Richard: I am self taught (an eternal novice!), but I run carbide at the same speeds and lubrication as HSS reamers - approx. 180rpm flushed with standard coolant. All the best, kev

Tony: Not starting any new rumors here.......but I heard the 6 o'clock offset chamber is making a comeback!! Place your order today!! LOL Kev (OU812)

Jerry: I hope you are well! I will try to give an explanation a shot (after trying to unsuccessfully model it on several occasions) - just my opinion here: As an oversize button swages or cold forms the rifling impression, it induces localized hoop stress into the steel (as is plasticly...

I will Mark, great to hear from you! I hope you and yours are doing well - not sure about the upcoming baseball season (with the looming strike and all), we still need to do a Cleveland / Cubs game though!! Right now I am just finishing a bottle of Blanton's that Santa brought - but I will...

Oldman (me too! LOL): Love a discussion about Bourbon!! This topic is going to be about as opinionated as RFBR! After a few years of searching, I found my first bottle of Buffalo Trace, and have been there ever since. My wife and I made the trip to the distillery last winter, and it was...

Hi Jim: Just to clarify, the Cardinal Center Lapua facility is not closing. A search is under way for Luke's replacement, and it will be back in service in no time. I wish Luke the best, he did an exceptional job and I know he will be successful wherever he goes! All the best, kev