What muzzle device is that?

I work in the mold and die industry and having two of the same materials rubbing together is a recipe for disaster. With the receiver being SS and the PTG bolt SS you were probably getting some galling in there. Just the change in bolt material was the biggest thing.

You didn't mention mags I know the bravo has an aics option. Does this remain the case with mack bros evo II actions. Is that an AICS mag??? Im glad your decidedly not. moving with the herd as far as your chambering. I didn't even realize their was a 243 ackley. Im looking for a long action to build a 30 cal wsm on and im wanting to use the 700 LA bravo. Just want to make sure I can use aics mags. Thanks

Nice 👍🏼

Can't hear a damn thing

Awesome doing my first custom rifle build. Was really wanting to do 243ai but saw the short barrel life and went with Dasher. I am going to use it for coyote 🐺 hunting but also target shooting so that is why I was worried about berrel like love your rifles

My 243AI loves the 80gr Barnes TTSX. Not knocking your rifle but why would you go through the trouble of fire forming the ackley cases and not give them enough barrel length to take advantage of the added powder capacity?

Where do you send your actions to have all the work done ?

curious in the rifle build/specs

Never pierced a single primer with my vanguard series 1 or 2 even on over pressured loads

Have you tried Retumbo im shooting 105 vld at 3080fps

Thank you so much for this video! I'm excited to build my first precision rifle. I saw in the comments where you have your bushing done. It would be super helpful if you don't mind putting the names of the businesses that you have do all the work to your receiver. People like me who are just starting and no don't know anybody. It's to worrisome to know if you're sending it to someone with quality. Thanks again. I actually feel your videos are very smooth and easy to follow

I just picked up 25-243 ai do they make the dies for that im getting alot of mixed messagon the dies and calibers?

I have a howa 1500 in 300 prc and the bolt feels sloppy and sometimes binds not bad though just a little stick when reloading. Is there anything I can do to tighten this up or make it smoother

That's a killer paint job. How did you do it? Looks awesome.

A nice, light, compact, and easy on the shoulder rifle is quite a joy. Much more than a big caliber magnum for sure, and you can accomplish the same things.

How short is the barrel? How heavy is the rifle? How is blast and recoil with that short barrel?

Nice rifle and build. I have also watched your Howa build videos. You make me want to build a rifle in 22 Creedmoor. Thanks.

They there great video!! I have a question you might be able to answer. I have a youth model 7MM-08 howa 1500 after 3 shots the barrel is just trash. Any heat and bullets go everywhere but on target. Is it possible to junk that barrel, and replace it with a heavier competition style bull barrel? And if so do you have any recommendations? 🍻

You DO NOT see a boar drop like that every day, especially at that distance. Good stuff.

I’m new to rifle building. Using the Howa action and truing/blueprinting it makes good sense to me. Thanks for sharing.

Nice video mate i also own and love the 243ai mine is built off a defiance tenacity action stockys stock m5 bottom metal 26 1-8 twist ibi barrel shooting 107 match kings at 3200fps and it hammers

Great video, I’m in the middle of trying to decide on barrel length for my 260AI build, this helps

I live in las vegas, are you around here could you show me how to setup a remage barrel properly?go hit those caldwell plates? :) I have a 22 creed coming from NSS.

Not sure if you care but… I built a .22 creed on a aero solus action, krg bravo stock, except I kept my barrel at 28 inches😂 Only reason is because I got a fancy flute job on it and wanted as much of the pattern as possible. I’ve only shot 80gr ELD-M and don’t have a chronograph so I couldn’t tell you how fast they are going 🤷🏻‍♂️😂 I like your build, I’ll probably go with 20 inches on the next one. Cool vid man.

Really need to work on the sound quality in ALL YOUR VIDEOS

How’s the alpha srp brass holding up?

I should have mentioned in my comment that I have no problem with using any action from a "sacrificial" rifle or factory purchased action to build a rifle. (and they will shoot if trued correctly) I have seen some impressive consistency from these type of builds. I have a Remington Model 788, which was a .308 Win that I "trued" and chambered to 6.5 Creedmoor. With Hunter powder and Badlands Precision Bull Dozer II's it will consistently shoot in the .600" and occasionally shoot in the .400" five shot groups. I would like to put some match grade bullets down the barrel as I believe it will do better than the above mentioned performance . John

A quick note: What your describing being done to the action is "truing the action". "Blueprinting" the action would entail much more work and would cost much more than 250.00. The receiver threads minor diameter would be cut .010" which would then mandate the barrel tenon threads be cut .010" oversize. The action would be indicated in to 1 or 2 ten thousandths inch in order to do this work along with your action face and bolt lug abutments, as mentioned. The bolt firing pin hole would be drilled and bushed as to be in the center of the bolt face and a corresponding firing pin hole would be drilled. This bushing would also be made to maintain alignment with the firing pin and the hole so there is no drag on the pin as it moves forward to impact the primer. Also, the primary extraction timing would be adjusted via the bolt handle or material replacement or removal at the camming contact points to facilitate proper primary extraction. The fire control system would be checked for spring contact in the bolt body and the firing pin shroud would be relieved of material for clearance to make for contact free travel in it's forward movement. If there was no external bolt release one would be installed and if no after market extractor was installed, such as a mini m-16 style that would also be done. One step further would be to sleeve the bolt for a better fit to the race way. This would decrease play in the bolt body and make for better round to chamber feeding. This is why I suggest to my clients wanting a custom build is to purchase a custom action with all of the above mentioned completed from the factory. Any of the actions out there that can be purchased for under $1K are well worth the money. POA Precision Rifle, LLC.

I just bought a Horizon Vandal in 22 Creedmoor. Guaranteed .5 MOA. Like $2800. 90 day lead time...Bought 2/26/24 Can't wait. Got my Dillon switched over ready to reload..

You’ve motivated me with your series to go the .243AI route. 🫡

How does the recoil compare to 6.5 creed?

Really good video, I have wondered if a barrel nut on a Howa would be a possibility, and now I know. I'll just have to shoot out my current barrel first!

your audio needs to be raised

Stop sucking your teeth

Can you tell us what size the threads are on the bolt knob? Thanks

Speak up or get a better microphone, your showing a video to people that are already hard of hearing! I didn't make it 2 minutes in and quit!

Hey man, curious what reamer you used to get the Match chamber? Haven’t been able to find on unless I had one custom built.

Ever thought about trying the new weatherby 307 action?

Nice video. Congrats on your elk. Where was your shot placement? I ask because I would not expect to use 243 or even 243 AI. BTW Crown Ridge Barrel Works offers Mack Bros actions if you have them build you a barreled action.

If you switch barrels that often have you looked into the WTO switchlug.

New to your channel. Great and very informative especially for news builders. Where did you purchase your Mack action?

Rifle twist for such an heavy bullet???

How many yards away?

I've noticed that the 243 has a fair amount of popularity in the benchrest/ hunting culture of today. Some people have used the 243 since way back many years ago. At one point in time they weren't as forgiving in deer hunting as a bigger diameter round may have been . Bullet construction is key. I might get one.

Great build. Creedmor wasn’t around 40 years ago. I built a 22-250 improved 35degree shoulder tight neck, Macmillan stock, 4.5-14 power Leupold scope, jewel trigger. 52 hollow BT Molly coated. Shoots less than 1/4 in at 100.. deadly deadly coyote gun.

audio is terrible, unwatchable

Rolling back on their feet is what gun “experts” say will happen if you use a .243 but it’s a very capable round 🤣

Great build. Did your smith put a second set of threads on rear of barrel for a Magnum Savage barrel nut. Thanks.