Mark's Rifles Claremore OK

[MWDG3]

Hello gents,

Just want to tell you guys about a riflesmith in Claremore OK who barreled my brother's new squirrel gun. We shot it Sunday morning and initial testing shows good potential. Specs are as follows:

FN SPR action from CDNN with Near MFG 20moa rail and 8-40 screws.
Bartlein barrel, 5R chrome moly, gain 8.25-7.5" twist at 26" OAL, .243 WIN.
Short Action Customs bolt knob.
Manners T4A with CDI DBM and AI mag bedded by yours truly.
SWFA SS 5-20x50 in a Spuhr ISMS mount.

These three shots are # 11-13 down the tube off a bipod with rear bag from a novice shooter @ 100yds. Ammo is Corbon 115 DTAC factory in Lapua cases. We think it's a good start. Lots of work ahead.

Mr. Karamitis can be reached at 918-638-3812. MKaramitis at aol.com

 

[1000YRDSHOT]

Looks like a good start to me.

By the way, that is a good looking rifle!

 

[MWDG3]

Thank you, sir!

 

[jtischauser]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Robusto]

Welcome aboard!

 

[MWDG3]

Thanks for the hospitality.

 

[nikatkimber]

Cool gun!

How much experience do you have with the gain twist barrels? I've heard of them before, but not many owner reports.

 

[dennishoddy]

Not gonna be much meat left on that squirrel if you shoot him with that.
Nice looking rig, and welcome to BoomerShooter!

 

[shootingbuff]

Would hope ground squirrel.

Nice looking firearm and nice group.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[MWDG3]

Very little experience with gain. We believe the theory sound and wanted to try it.

This barrel is completely free floated. I've been convinced to bed the chamber area for support. Before doing so I'm going to shoot once more from a heavy front rest for comparison.