I really enjoy watching Gavin because his enthusiasm is infectious. He is an excellent ambassador for the art of Gunsmithing. And I have followed him for years with regards reloading. I wish him continued success in his pursuits!!
Great video! Something that a lot of people would like to be able to do but never really are dedicated enough to complete. Look forward to more content.
First of all......Welcome to the Club. I have built many rifles over the years and i enjoy every minute of takeing my time. I have a few builds on my channel and the school where i learned how to gunsmith. Gunsmithing has been a co part of my life.....it has payed the bills at times....i have passed on my skills to others who have also built their own rifles. Such a joy it is to see a buddy take his custom build on a hunt and bring home some meat. I my self have hunted almost all my game with rifles i have built (i used a Remington 700 on one hunt just to say i did so). This evening i got a barrel i need to thread for a muzzle break for a friend. Very rewarding to have a sub MOA rifle you built with tools you made your self....from the barrel vise to the action trueing mandaral to the action wrench. From learning how to run a lathe in high school to teaching a fellow student at my local college has been a wonderfull journy in this hobby. Keep up the great videos.
Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s something that I’ll probably never get to do but wonderful to see and learn about. Your videos are always informative, interesting and never boring or feel too long. I’m sure there are many others out there that feel the same way.
I said it before and I’ll say it again. Very few people get to have their dream job come true. It sure looks like you’re one of those very few. I’m looking forward to seeing this model 70 come to life.
Yes. The office is looking great. Speaking of. I’m a teacher and recently, before school ended, I took my kids to Lincoln Tech. They have a brand spanking new CNC machining and manufacturing program. Their equipment was seriously impressive. Point of the story is that the federal government approach them asking for the program as their will be a huge need of machinist in the near future. A very honorable and needed career.
Another fantastic video. Just shot a 0.078 inch group at 100 yards (3 shot group). Shooting a 6.5 x 284, 32 inch Bartlein barrel, Barnard P Action, 6x36 IOR Valdada 0.12 Moa scope - 2nd focal plane. The gun sits on top of a 50 Cal McMillan stock. Gun weighs in at about 28 pounds. I have been fine tuning this gun for 2 years. The exterior of the stock has 5 coats of epoxy mixed with iron oxide. The action sits on an aluminum V block and entire action and 3 inches of the barrel is glass bedded. The gun has a Atlas bipod. Chesebro Rifles in California built the gun. I did all the fine tuning. Currently shooting a 130 grain Sierra TMK.
Thanks for posting this, ive researched barrel chambering and machining a ton in the past year, as soon as I get into a house and out of an apartment im getting a lathe... It looks sooo fun and rewarding. I would really enjoy watching the entire project from start to finish if you recorded it!!! Take care
Cool stuff! So many activities can be had! Custom fit muzzle brakes, barrel recrowning, rechambering, and more. Excited to see what unfolds. Little by little smithing is putting ideas in my head.
Kudos for running a six speed! I have a 2500 2x4 extended bed also with a NV5600. The motor is all stock. Few upgrades on it are 4” exhaust, polyurethane front end bushings from Energy Suspension, gauges, and a half completed stainless steel hard brake line swap. I wish the doors looked as good as yours. The dreaded lower door rust has taken hold. Kick myself for not taking care of it even though I knew it is a common problem.
That’s awesome brother, Vaughn Precision has a DVD set about building a precision rifle. Definitely worth checking out, could never hurt to see how others go through the process!
Its a pleasure to watch Gavin. Very professional work and love the way he approaches stuff. One minor complaint, why always the smaller calibers? For once I would love to see him work with something like a .338/378 or 375 H&H...something meant for larger game. and something a little unusual.
Maybe I missed it, but what Model 70 is this? Is it a US made pre 1964 controlled round feed? Is it a US made post 64 push feed? Or is it a new production Portugal produced controlled round feed?
So this was a custom made from scratch barrel for the model 70, correct? What if someone wanted to change their modern model 70 .243 Win to a faster twist 1:8 for the higher BC bullets available, where would someone source such a barrel? Or say if there is a higher BC .270 Win bullet out there, is there replacement faster twist barrels that can simply screw on for this caliber as well? Thanks
Are you going to turn your own muzzle brake? That could be its own series, and then maybe try a few different designs and see what makes it work better and the trade offs, muzzle control vs noise/concussion.
Gavin, I really enjoy the videos. I’m a shooter and don’t have the smith equipment to do my own work. I have a Win M70 .270 (Ranger) that I have only changed stock to a Boyds. I want to put a heavy barrel on the rifle and possibly step it up to a .300 PRC. Can you help?
Rly good info and rly in depth but facing a barrel nut and the front of the action and no barrel shoulder would've saved u so so much time and is just as accurate.
Nice shooting. I'm looking forward to this series! Is Savage easier to re-barrel since they have threaded collars connecting the barrel to the receiver?
Enjoyed your video very much. I'm wanting to change a lightweight barrel to a Factory Bull barrel on my Mod. 70, do you think it's feasible? Or is the the lightweight rifle different? Thank you and hope to here back.
Joseph- you may have to have the stock inletted as I had to do for my rebarreling job. The profile of my replacement barrel was "fatter" compared to the factory barrel, so I made the tool shown in this series and inletted it on the milling machine.
Gavin, thank you for the quick reply and the needed information. I watched all 3 of the videos and know the tool you referred to. I appreciate your time thanks again.
Thank you very much for your quick reply and needed information. I watched all 3 videos and know the tool you referred. I appreciate the time you spent answering my question. Very glad I found and subscribed to your channel.
AirsoftSlo okay, well none of that matters in the slightest. Their company, their rules. You can say fuck UA-cam all you want, you’re still here giving them ad revenue, and they can still nail whoever they want.
I really enjoy watching Gavin because his enthusiasm is infectious. He is an excellent ambassador for the art of Gunsmithing. And I have followed him for years with regards reloading. I wish him continued success in his pursuits!!
Great video! Something that a lot of people would like to be able to do but never really are dedicated enough to complete. Look forward to more content.
First of all......Welcome to the Club. I have built many rifles over the years and i enjoy every minute of takeing my time. I have a few builds on my channel and the school where i learned how to gunsmith. Gunsmithing has been a co part of my life.....it has payed the bills at times....i have passed on my skills to others who have also built their own rifles. Such a joy it is to see a buddy take his custom build on a hunt and bring home some meat. I my self have hunted almost all my game with rifles i have built (i used a Remington 700 on one hunt just to say i did so). This evening i got a barrel i need to thread for a muzzle break for a friend. Very rewarding to have a sub MOA rifle you built with tools you made your self....from the barrel vise to the action trueing mandaral to the action wrench. From learning how to run a lathe in high school to teaching a fellow student at my local college has been a wonderfull journy in this hobby. Keep up the great videos.
Well said Dan!
Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s something that I’ll probably never get to do but wonderful to see and learn about. Your videos are always informative, interesting and never boring or feel too long. I’m sure there are many others out there that feel the same way.
Thanks so much Stanley!
So late to the game finding you and subscribing...I'm starting this series 5 1/2 years after it was put up and it's still great.
Oh wow this is a cool video and story! Congrats on the re-barrel, another rabbit hole for me to learn about.
Seth Vermaaten Yessssssssssssss! A great rabbit hole :)
I said it before and I’ll say it again. Very few people get to have their dream job come true. It sure looks like you’re one of those very few. I’m looking forward to seeing this model 70 come to life.
Thanks man, and that's totally where I'm at. Love my work! (and office)
Yes. The office is looking great. Speaking of. I’m a teacher and recently, before school ended, I took my kids to Lincoln Tech. They have a brand spanking new CNC machining and manufacturing program. Their equipment was seriously impressive. Point of the story is that the federal government approach them asking for the program as their will be a huge need of machinist in the near future. A very honorable and needed career.
Another fantastic video. Just shot a 0.078 inch group at 100 yards (3 shot group).
Shooting a 6.5 x 284, 32 inch Bartlein barrel, Barnard P Action, 6x36 IOR Valdada 0.12
Moa scope - 2nd focal plane. The gun sits on top of a 50 Cal McMillan stock. Gun weighs in at about 28 pounds. I have been fine tuning this gun for 2 years. The exterior of the stock has
5 coats of epoxy mixed with iron oxide. The action sits on an aluminum V block and
entire action and 3 inches of the barrel is glass bedded. The gun has a Atlas bipod.
Chesebro Rifles in California built the gun. I did all the fine tuning. Currently shooting a 130 grain Sierra TMK.
Good deal, sounds like an awesome rig you have!
Awesome concept, looking forward to seeing all parts of the process!
Congrats on your successful rebarreling project, rifle looks and shoots great. Great video thanks for sharing.
Thanks!!!
Very excited to learn more I currently am doing my first build also. Keep up the good work
Great, and good luck! What lathe are you using?
Great! hope to see plenty more vid's on gunsmithing.
Thanks man, just uploading part 2 right now!
Thanks for posting this, ive researched barrel chambering and machining a ton in the past year, as soon as I get into a house and out of an apartment im getting a lathe... It looks sooo fun and rewarding. I would really enjoy watching the entire project from start to finish if you recorded it!!! Take care
Thanks Ryan- the start to finish video will be up soon, editing it right now...
Cool stuff! So many activities can be had! Custom fit muzzle brakes, barrel recrowning, rechambering, and more. Excited to see what unfolds. Little by little smithing is putting ideas in my head.
Good deal- I see from your name you're into diesel as well ! 💪
You bet. Driving a Cummins powered ‘01 Ram at the moment. The wife hates it but I love it. 😎
Me too! Mine is a 2001 Dodge 3500 Dually with Cummins, NV-5600 6-pd, Firestone airbags, bigger turbo, 3.55 gears (love it), tuner, Jacobs Exhaust Brake, etc. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10213617040082446&set=pb.1296844750.-2207520000.1532658638.&type=3&theater
Kudos for running a six speed! I have a 2500 2x4 extended bed also with a NV5600. The motor is all stock. Few upgrades on it are 4” exhaust, polyurethane front end bushings from Energy Suspension, gauges, and a half completed stainless steel hard brake line swap. I wish the doors looked as good as yours. The dreaded lower door rust has taken hold. Kick myself for not taking care of it even though I knew it is a common problem.
That’s awesome brother, Vaughn Precision has a DVD set about building a precision rifle. Definitely worth checking out, could never hurt to see how others go through the process!
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into their stuff.
a very nice job with the new profit thanks man good group
Thanks Gavin.
I have that book. I'm building up to this kind of barrel work myself. 👍😎
Good luck on your journey- it's worthwhile!
@@Ultimatereloader thank you Gavin. Your videos you post give me confidence that I can do it. 👍🇺🇸
I would love to do this exact project in .30-06. I always wanted a serious precision shooting machine.
Had the same problem with two brand new 70 Stealth rifles with heavy barrels.
Awesome anticipation !!!
Thanks!
Awesome video Gavin!!
Thanks Paul!
Very very very cool!
Its a pleasure to watch Gavin. Very professional work and love the way he approaches stuff. One minor complaint, why always the smaller calibers? For once I would love to see him work with something like a .338/378 or 375 H&H...something meant for larger game. and something a little unusual.
How about a stainless .404 Jeffery? That big enough?
Maybe I missed it, but what Model 70 is this? Is it a US made pre 1964 controlled round feed? Is it a US made post 64 push feed? Or is it a new production Portugal produced controlled round feed?
So this was a custom made from scratch barrel for the model 70, correct? What if someone wanted to change their modern model 70 .243 Win to a faster twist 1:8 for the higher BC bullets available, where would someone source such a barrel? Or say if there is a higher BC .270 Win bullet out there, is there replacement faster twist barrels that can simply screw on for this caliber as well? Thanks
Are you going to turn your own muzzle brake?
That could be its own series, and then maybe try a few different designs and see what makes it work better and the trade offs, muzzle control vs noise/concussion.
This is going to be great.
Kudos to you 👍 good video .
Thanks man!
Gavin, I really enjoy the videos. I’m a shooter and don’t have the smith equipment to do my own work. I have a Win M70 .270 (Ranger) that I have only changed stock to a Boyds. I want to put a heavy barrel on the rifle and possibly step it up to a .300 PRC. Can you help?
very cool
Thanks!
Rly good info and rly in depth but facing a barrel nut and the front of the action and no barrel shoulder would've saved u so so much time and is just as accurate.
Nice shooting. I'm looking forward to this series! Is Savage easier to re-barrel since they have threaded collars connecting the barrel to the receiver?
Thanks, that's what I've read about Savage, I have the goal to play with them at some point...
congrats
That's awesome. I am a machinist
Myself
Appreciate the kind words!
Enjoyed your video very much. I'm wanting to change a lightweight barrel to a Factory Bull barrel on my Mod. 70, do you think it's feasible? Or is the the lightweight rifle different? Thank you and hope to here back.
Joseph- you may have to have the stock inletted as I had to do for my rebarreling job. The profile of my replacement barrel was "fatter" compared to the factory barrel, so I made the tool shown in this series and inletted it on the milling machine.
Gavin, thank you for the quick reply and the needed information. I watched all 3 of the videos and know the tool you referred to. I appreciate your time thanks again.
Thank you very much for your quick reply and needed information.
I watched all 3 videos and know the tool you referred. I appreciate
the time you spent answering my question. Very glad I found and subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for sharing. Do plan on chambering prefits?
Glad you enjoyed it - I think I'll do a little bit of everything. :)
What barrel and stock blanks did you use?
What barrel maker did you use?
What barrel profile is this?
turn the volume up.
do you rebarrel pre 64 model 70's?
Yes- rifles.ultimate Reloader.com - I do not do sights on barrels, however :-)
This would be neat to watch, but you’ll probably get a channel strike on UA-cam with their new regs, hopefully you have another place to post to.
AirsoftSlo okay, well none of that matters in the slightest. Their company, their rules.
You can say fuck UA-cam all you want, you’re still here giving them ad revenue, and they can still nail whoever they want.
😘🤩🥳👍‼️
Very boring delivery.
You beat me to it. :)
I dont do videos but i did follow him. He usually does good video but it was very boring this time.
And thats why i unsubscribe to his channel.
How deadly is Winchester model 70 could you go to war with this riffle and what is the distance this riffle can reach