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Modified 783

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.22LR
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 9:10 pm
I did a slight modification to my 783 chambered in .243. I changed the barrel to a Shilen 6.5 that I chambered for 6.5 Creedmoor and threaded and did away with the barrel nut. Head spaced it with a shoulder like a 700.

Checked the action for trueness and faced the front perpendicular to the bolt. Put a 90 degree crown on the muzzle.

Installed an EGW 20 MOA 1 pc. base and a Boyd's Pro Varmint stock. I think it looks pretty good. Still in the process of working up a load for it. First 3 shots made 1 ragged hole.

Wish I knew how to post a pic.
PostPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2016 9:14 am
Wish I knew how to do the work you describe above OLEJOE !!!


I use this free site to host and post pictures here:

Http://www.photobucket.com

Register for free...upload any picture...modify for size ( 600x600 is best here )...download to this forum or anywhere else...easy !!

.22LR
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2016 9:22 am
Takes a little skill and lots of money for tools and machinery. LOL
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.22LR
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Location: Colorado
PostPosted: Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:39 pm
Pictures?
PostPosted: Thu Nov 17, 2016 10:32 am
Heard that OleJoe !!

.22LR
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 17, 2016 9:11 pm
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.22LR
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 17, 2016 9:13 pm
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.22LR
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 17, 2016 9:24 pm
I'm trying to figure out the Photo Bucket deal. The group is 5 shots @ 100 yds. That's with handloads. I tried to work up a load that was more accurate than the others but 100 yards is not far enough to be able to tell any difference. 4 different 5 shot groups and all would fit in 1 of those 1 inch squares.

20g
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 17, 2016 11:23 pm
I'd say that's a great shooter Joe.Nice lookin stock and glad to see your 783 shoots so well. Makes me wonder what groups my old 700 might do with handloads.

.22LR
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 18, 2016 7:53 am
Handloads would probably improve accuracy. Sometimes you can try different ammo and find 1 that it shoots better than others. I have a 700 KS in 7mmRM and it shoots the green box Remington Core Lokt ammo better than any thing else. Have shot groups in the.1 range.
PostPosted: Fri Nov 18, 2016 10:22 am
Good shooting OLEJOE !!

.22LR
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 18, 2016 8:40 pm
Thanks for all the flowers.

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