Great video as always but would love to see more of the actual machining next time. I actually learn quite a bit watching how people go about running machines.

@cheezwizambullard

Жыл бұрын

Them's the KZread rules. They can't show it.

I took a Ruger American 300 BLK and put a Timney trigger in then mounted it in a glass-bedded Bell & Carlson stock. It shoots 0.7 MOA groups at 150 yards with Federal Fusion 150 Grain / 1900 FPS ammo -- coyote and deer hunting. Great rifle for about $1,400 with a medium priced scope ($300), rings and lens caps. It's my favorite short range rifle.

@robertkeller9828

7 ай бұрын

There was NOTHING wrong with the Ruger American as-it-was for hundreds less. Except, it's in an an AR-style round. I KNOW. I've got TWO AR's in 300 AAC!. (Or 30 cal "short")..Subsonic ammo suppresses well. EXCEPT, this is a HUNTING RIFLE and FOR HUNTING you need to shoot SuperSonic for humane kills. The question should be. If all these were such great mods, WHY hasn't Ruger and other manufactors OFFERED these as options?. AND btw, you're not BUILDING SQUAT!. You are modifying..You are CUSTOMIZING...AND with a Deadly Weapon, I'd not want to have an Anti-2A "D.A" bring that up in front of a jury... Shoot BOX STOCK!. Adapt and LEARN the "TOOL"(Gun)!

@dgreenapple

7 ай бұрын

@@robertkeller9828 - Not sure what you're trying to communicate but you sound angry that I upgraded and improved the rifle. Maybe you should find more things that are actually bad to make you angry.

Older machinists, or production guys from the old days, wouldn't think twice about a floating reamer holder. It is the exact same concept as a floating tap or reamer holder for the old automated screw machines. These things were cam operated and made gazillions of parts long before CNC machines came to be. Good video!

I’ve done a RARR build starting with a 6.5 Grendel model. I spun off the old barrel and used a 20” PVA 6mm ARC prefit with their barrel nut and one of Fred’s gauges. Worked like a charm, shoots sub 0.5 MOA CONSISTENTLY, and gives an extra 200-250 ft/s over a gas gun in the same chambering and barrel length. Love the American platform.

Would love to see the followup vid on how he smoothed up the feed ramp/chamber area. I have a RAP in 6.5 Grendel which shoots lights out (why is the most accurate rifle I have the cheapest??) but absolutely destroys expensive grendel brass feeding it into the chamber past the two feed ramps machined into the receiver! I was hesitant working on them as I don't want to mess with the lugs the bolt uses to lock on. Sounds like Fred has a plan and will know exactly what to do!

@RARufus

2 жыл бұрын

I had this problem and used a dremel to round the center spike between the ramps. Just take it easy and only round off enough to stop marring cases.

Thank you for making this video. It's relatable for someone like me and likely for a number of your subscribers.

I bought a Ruger American Ranch in 5.56 last year, ended up replacing the barrel from Preferred Barrel Blanks and re-chambering to 20 Practical. This action was really easy to work with.

Love the build keep up the good work

Awesome to something in my budget thanks guys

Enjoyed watching you do this. Always wanted to get a pro opinion of the anular cutter. Also, I have a Griz G0709 14x40. I have taken to using a collet chuck, live center, and steady rest when I’m working with barrels shorter than 22-23”, and working over the bed. I really like that new chuck system you have, but it’s definitely outside my price range right now

VIDEO SHOW STUFF this is literally just listening to a podcast.

@Wickedywack

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Not near enough showing for what they were talking about.

@tjmanton7125

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wickedywack While I agree, there isn't enough showing, youtube has made it a very risky proposition to show it now, so there's the possibility for the channel to get shut down.

Love the longer format stuff!!!

@Ultimatereloader

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It takes a long time to edit but it's worth it :)

"I might just have to look the other way." i'm still laughing over that one. You got me hooked on this channel now.

Nice work!

i really enjoyed this. while i dont have access to any machinery like a lathe, i hope one day i can do such work and built custom rifles. I also have been wanting to have my .308 savage precision rifles barrel threaded, and now i realize i can do it at home.

Awesome video I am fixing to thread my AK pistol for a flash hider and now I know where to get the tool's

Great video it’s better to have regular guns than all the pricey glamour guns , keep it up

I would love to see a video on how far you could push that action on a Precision build.

Good job Gavin. Nice.

u're chanel is definitely a part of heaven 📈🆙👏👏🔥🔥🙌🙌 much greatful thank you 👍👍

Haha... I bought an american ranch in 6.5 Grendel. MDT lss-xl gen 2 chassis. Aken SH-4 on the top. Arca rail, folding stock. Muzzle brake... I found all the tool and the component to reload in 30 minutes (took me 8 month for my 308 in Canada). It will be an epic mid range backpack gun. Changing a barrel is not for me yet (with the stupid laws it may be sooner than later...) but , hey good job guys.

Doesn't Ruger already make that rifle in .300 blk ?

@fvccfirearmstechnologiespr821

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, try to find one right now... LOL

@ReamerGuy

3 жыл бұрын

We mention that in the video. We considered several calibers for the build.

@davidbeck305

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah they do and its a pile of crap. Lots of bad stories out there on forums and such that I wish I had read before I bought it. Rugers answer to me was not to reload for it. Only use certain factory loads. Sucks because I have other Ruger Americans that are great rifles.

@jasonlilly8431

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidbeck305 Thanks for the heads up.

@RyanMcIntyre

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidbeck305 That's a very standard Ruger reply, obviously inspired by their lawyers. Ruger does not like to accept any responsibility for anything potentially in a gray area.

I use a Ruger American with a Boyd stock and trigger job (3.5 lb) in 6.5creedmoor and I have taken over a dozen white tail from 100-200yds...that's as far as I can shoot in my hunting area. So not expensive but a better stock for a true free float and a better trigger and well under $1000 with Vortes crossfire 2-7

@WilbertRamos777

3 жыл бұрын

I have a RA .308 on a Boyd's stock & a RA 6.5 creedmoor on a magpul hunter stock I need a good decent scope for it.. that magpul stock is a precision stock supposed to be a really good stock

@yourrealdad816

2 жыл бұрын

Is it just a drop in stock? Or is there modifications that need to be made?

Thank you Gavin for another awsome practical, basic gunsmithing video. All respect due, I'd dare suggest you include some more actual machining footage, specially when you kindly share several Pro.Gunsmiths techniques & tips, sometimes quite a bit different one from the other, e.g. the utterly interesting interview with Master Gordy.

Awesome video thanks

I think one underrated action is the HOWA, which is what I am going to use to build a “utility” rifle on the cheap

Great video

If you could, I think it would be awesome to have a contest for your viewers to build a rifle for them. I'd love to do something like in this video but make a 6.5x55 swedish.

This was percfect drinking a beer and cooking a 2" ribeye. Thank you.

Gavin, would like to see some modifications and work done on some browning x bolts

6x45!!!! The ultimate budget 6mm cartridge that is a BAMF

Why cant we get more content like this? This channel turned into QVC for the highend gun snob's

I'd really like to see a video about the 277 wolverine for use as both a hunting cartridge in a 16"- 20" barrel, and as a protection cartridge in a CMMG Banshee or Dissent.

For subsonic pest control try 110gr plated RN for .30 Carbine over about 4.0 gr. of Bullseye. They are cheep and accurate in my unmodified version with flush mag and 1:7 barrel. Also, I found out quite by accident that Hornady 110 gr. Full Boar GMX ammo will shoot 3/4" @ 100 yds for me consistently. I have some handloads that are close, but haven't been able to definitively top those factory rounds yet.

I love my Ruger American Ranch 7.62x39. I have an off-the-wall idea for a rifle I want to build. I would like to find one of the older rotary magazine Ruger Americans in .223 Rem and re-barrel it to .327 Federal Magnum. The rim diameter of the .327 is about .003 smaller then the .223 case head, so it should work on the bolt face with no modifications. I think this would make an awesome plinker / small game rifle. The rotary mag hopefully should allow feeding the .327s with little trouble because it holds each cartridge separately.

What was the actual budget for this build including base rifle, barrel, optic, and rentals?

I've ran a factory ruger ranch rifle in 300 for several years with a 1:7 twist. I have learned that this fast twist doesn't like mid weight bullets. Does great with faster 110gr bullets or around that, or slow 190gr plus bullets. Velocity and twist just don't work for mid weight bullets and it's confusing as hell why. I know speeds and twist are a big factor but this little 300 with a fast twist likes light fast bullets or heavy slow bullets. It has to be the most baffling rounds I've ever loaded for. Great information can't wait to see more!

@DimaProk

3 жыл бұрын

I kept trying to make Lee 155gr to shoot accurately, tried everything with no luck than I a friend sent me some NOE 150gr and that worked better right off the bat and its not even gas checked bullet but I did also have success with some lighter bullets. Never tried heavy bullets, I do have some RCBS 165 SIL now that drop around 173gr maybe that will work, never though about trying as I always preferred faster velocity.

I agree with high end gear with the exception of scopes

I'm thinking of getting a Mossberg in 270 and converting it to 6mm Remington

Just checked my mailbox. Didn’t see the invite to come out to build a gun, work a load, and go shoot. I’ll check again tomorrow. :(

Comment for the algorithm 👍 I really enjoyed this video!.... I had no idea that i could thread a barrel without a lathe. I think I need a brake on my 260 now.

I really enjoyed this Video, my question is on the action why does the Ruger American Ranch in 223 rem have so many angles why not just leave the bolt body uniform and smooth

Great video like the gunsmith videos the best . Always thought the 350 legend would take over the subsonic game using less expensive 9mm bullets . Keep the videos coming !

@ReamerGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I like your thinking.

I have one in 300blk and with my hand loads it’s .6 moa. 110gn v-max with 20.5grs of Lil Gun

I used RAP as a base 12months ago 6.5creedmoor Ruger American IBI 26inch barrel fluted MDT XRS chassis It's a tack driver PRS gun

I think the ruger American was the perfect pick for the budget rifle, if i had around $400 to spend on a bolt gun, thats probably what i would go with

My got to budget action is an axis, I have one as a .300 blk with a McGowan prefit and another as a 6br with a shilen profit, but I'm interested in doing an American in .20 practical

@BushmasterM4A3

2 жыл бұрын

Thoughts and experiences with those two barrels?

@turbonium96

2 жыл бұрын

@@BushmasterM4A3 the 6br shilen on an axis with a boyds stock will hold .25 moa at 200 yards, and the. 300 blk McGowan on an axis in a boyds stock I've gotten 3/4" groups at 200 yards

@BushmasterM4A3

2 жыл бұрын

@@turbonium96 impressive. I appreciate the response. Enjoy them bud.

My favorite bolt action system. I would love a high end.308 bolt gun, but for the same price I was able to purchase one in .308, 6.5 CR go wild, .556 and 300 blk. Just can’t seem to get my hands on one in 7.62x39. Working that bolt a couple hundreds of times, like butter smooth. My choice for top value in an affordable platform with a great trigger for the price.

@twintwo1429

Жыл бұрын

Check out the CZ527 IN 7.62X39, better rifle and you can find one. I have both, and the 527 gets the nod.

@biglarge9418

Жыл бұрын

@@twintwo1429 I was actually able to acquire a Ruger ranch 7.62x39 about 6 months ago. Love it. I’ve heard nothing but good things about the cz bolt action rifles. I’ve never shot one though.

@twintwo1429

Жыл бұрын

@@biglarge9418 I always wanted a Ruger Ranch but never got one. Have many other rugers tho. Probably just as good as the CZ or American. Thanks for the response and good luck.

I'm very interested in the muzzle threading. Did you check suppressor alignment with a rod? How was it? Obviously good enough to shoot, but was it dead center?

hay Gavin, love the show, quick questio, What action head are you using from short action customs to change the barrel on the ruger american? thanks and keep up the great job

So mi us the optics, about how much do you have in it? I want to build one.Juzt want to k now what to expect.Thanks Gavin

A sub-MOA rifle using HAND TOOLS. I bet a lot of people thought that wasn't possible.

I am new to the reloading / smithing community and have really been enjoying your videos (new and old). As this one was over my head. Would it be possible to show more of the hand process for those of us that do not have any machining tools?

300 blk out with 110 barnes would be great load for young kids first deer rifle. Also would use 125 accubond getting 2300 fps out of 20 inch barrel

Great video, but for rifle build probably a savage impulse for a cartridge like 6.5 swede?

Gavin again how do you chamber mark your barrels ?

Good info but I would have used the Savage so I have a better selection of triggers.

Did you experience any problems with the extractor. I had three Ruger Americans where the extractor would pop off the bolt face and the parts went flying.

awesome video as always guys, but i am very confused. correct me if i missed or misunderstood, the rifle has a 1/8 twist rate (common for most commercial 300 blackouts), gavin said 1/8 twist would shoot better with heavier subsonic rounds, the rifle did indeed shoot better with the heavier rounds. Am i missing something? faster twist almost always stabilizes heavier rounds better. so, shouldn't 1/8 stabilize and group much better with lighter rounds? and why did the rifle shoot better with the heavier/longer rounds while having a slower (for 300 blackout) twist rate, but shot poorly with lighter rounds?

What brand of barrel did you use and what was the total budget?

This is more on my line. I love high end but im a realist and prefer to do things the avg way and iron out the bugs.

Curious why you didn't align the receiver threads to take in account the barrel curvature? Was this a budget consideration? Would be something that I have been accustomed to seeing Gavin do on his builds. Overall I like this new format this was informative but also very entertaining. Fred and you make a good team...can we expect to see more of Fred on the channel?

@ReamerGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a budget concern. The goal here is to build a sub MOA rifle at a minimal price. These techniques are highly repeatable.

Just out of curiosity, did you think to shoot a couple of groups with the original barrel?

I was very excited when I saw this video listed. This could have been so much better if there had been less two-heads-talking, and more of the machining footage. Just saying.

Would be interesting to see the same gun re-barreled with the Gordy method, then seeing any real word difference shooting the same ammo

1/10 twist may be the most accurate if you'll be shooting mostly supersonic loads (80 to 125 grains), which would make more sense if you're going to use it for hunting.

Have your done a rebarrel on a Mauser? I have a Mexican Mauser. One that was built in Mexico. The barrel in it's not shooting well and I have been thinking about a new barrel just not sure what cartridge. With it being an action built for a coal of 3 inches I would stick with a cartridge based on the x57 case. Probably perhaps 338 or 358. Wouldn't mind seeing what it takes to blue print such an action. I've seen videos on Remington 700 clones but not a Mauser.

Just an idea. and I know there is at least one company out there that does it but it still looks like they took an AR upper and modified it. What about making a bolt action upper like the rifle you have there that will mate up to an AR lower? The lower already has the mag well. Just curious.

I truly think of all the budget guns the RA/P is the best aside from that flimsy stock. I have a RA in 308 and a RAP in 243. Love them both!

Great build. I've got RAP in 308 do you know if I could rebarrel it in 6.5 prc?

@bozaiwarrior

2 жыл бұрын

they make one in 6.5 PRC

I've never seen an Inconel 625 indestructible barrel that was perhaps flow formed.

Could you give the tenon dimensions?

Thought you were gonna show how a guy would do this in his garage at home NOT in a state of the art machine shop

Great video, but if on that much of a budget, I feel like I would probably go the prefit route, and just buy the tools to install a prefit on it myself..

I thought a suppressor would affect accuracy. What if you removed it and see what kind of grouping you get.

Am waiting to find a donner rifle to build 300 HAM'R myself

Does the muzzle thread need a thread relief so the muzzle device can shoulder up when screwed on?

@ReamerGuy

3 жыл бұрын

We ran with no relief cut as the suppressor adapter I had did not need the relief. I like to leave as much material as I can when threading. There is no real problem with a relief cut if you need one for your break or flash suppressor.

@rom14141

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReamerGuy Thank you. 👍

Honestly I’d love to see one in 6mm arc

Damn. Neither Ruger nor CZ makes a bolt gun in .300BO. Maybe it is the next orphan cartridge?

I'm just curious as to why they re chambered it in a factory offering.

Would still like to know if this could be done by taking a 6.5 Creedmoor or a .308 brass and neckdown to a .204 could anyone let me know if this could be done ??

@DZPengu

3 жыл бұрын

Probably the closest normal thing you would get which is the 20 BR which is loosely based off of the 308x1.5 Barnes (so a shorter 308)

@ReamerGuy

3 жыл бұрын

We have several 20 caliber wildcats in the inventory. 20/6.8 SPC, 20 Nosler and the biggest case is the 20/220 Swift, for those who like short barrel life.

@wyattcollier8930

Жыл бұрын

22-284 middlestead and 20-284 come to mind. Shot a 22-284 for a while. Was fun but barrel life is short.

All that work and he's back to OOTB accuracy? Don't get me wrong, I have 2 RA's and both shoot sub MOA with factory ammo from day one.

...I wonder the cost of the new barrel and all the gunsmithing is...

Load up some 110gr Barnes or amax for supers.

No Rugers a good for this application in 450 Bushmaster the perfect 20 to 200 yard caliber.

One thing I want to see, that I have never seen. Is a barrel made out of resin.

@rhino3334

3 жыл бұрын

@HUNTER ANSORGE not glass. (epoxy resin)

I would like to do a 6.5 gendel to 6mm ARC.

@FlatlanderGear

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve done it. It works very well and shoots sub 0.5 MOA all day.

@rustynut1967

3 жыл бұрын

@@FlatlanderGear Using the Ruger American? I’d like to build one using the Indian creek chassis.

@FlatlanderGear

3 жыл бұрын

@@rustynut1967 yes, with an MDT chassis. The Indian Creek looks great too but they have trouble keeping them in stock.

All that work to get factory accuracy?

Remington 270!

Did you say 300 HAMR in bolt action! Shut up and take my money! 😁😁 But seriously I want one so bad, I actually have Ruger 300 blackout rifle that looks just like the Legend 350 you're working on that I want to rebarrel to 300 HAMR.

@ditzydoo4378

3 жыл бұрын

Well, the .300 HAM'R is simply the longer case version of the .300BLK. So if you had this gun I'd simply rent the .300 HAM'R chamber reamer and Viola...

@DimaProk

3 жыл бұрын

@@ditzydoo4378 Twist rate is too fast for billets I like to shoot in 125 - 135gr especially with lead bullets that I like to shoot. I saw a much better accuracy with slower twist plus I want 26" barrel :)

@ditzydoo4378

3 жыл бұрын

@@DimaProk This is why I have four different uppers for my AR lower. 6.5 Grendel, .223 Wylde, 7.62x39 and putting together a .300 HAM'R. Each is fun in it's own way. The trick is to use quality parts and you'll never be disappointed.

@DimaProk

3 жыл бұрын

@@ditzydoo4378 Agree, although after a while I got tired if swapping uppers so I got 2nd lower as well. I build 223 Wylde with piston and spent way more than I planned but it shoots like a dream. I also got 7.62x40WT which was predecessor to 300 HAMR, it's pushing lead 136gr bullets 2330 fps with 1 - 1.5 moa accuracy from 16" barrel. I got a chance to pickup cheap 20" 300 HAMR barrel so I built another upper, the cartridge is almost identical, only .030" longer but I got the barrel for $150 only and Wilson Combat makes match grade barrels. I was going to just replace the barrel but I noticed that older barrel actually supports longer bullets so I'll need to do some testing and decide which one to keep.

@ditzydoo4378

3 жыл бұрын

@@DimaProk Naaaa, I just pop the two take down pins and go. But I did choose only the best for my lower, like the Rock River Arms 2-stage national match trigger/hammer group. I like that it uses a GI type full dimension main spring set so when faced with those beastly hard Tula and Barka primers it will fire every time. The trigger pull breaks clean at 3.2-pounds every time.

My ruger American 🇺🇸 ranch will keel

Disappointed ! I thought there would be a step by step build video? Instead we got a long version of talking about what you did and no actual work ☹☹☹☹

@ShaggyLuise

2 жыл бұрын

You realize he had to edit it to keep it on KZread.

@seanpenn4405

Жыл бұрын

@@ShaggyLuise well, where the fuck is the unedited video then?!

@ShaggyLuise

Жыл бұрын

@@seanpenn4405 this video was older than his channel on Rumble but all of this new stuff is on rumble in all of its glory i believe. "@Ultimate Reloader on Rumble" is the channel everything from Aug 2021 is uploaded there. here is the video explaining it kzread.info/dash/bejne/k2SZ09SGpL3XkZs.html.

1:7 300BLK is old tech.... 1:5 is the way to go!!

They make this in 300blk I'm stumped as to the reason for doing this.

Nice... 🖖🏻🇫🇷😎🇫🇷😎🇫🇷🖖🏻

Okay I'm confused 🤔 Why did you guys went with 300 blackout when Ruger already sells the gun in this cartridge? Would have been awesome to see a unique cartridge that's not available in bolt action like 300 HAMR.

@ReamerGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Supply and demand brother, I had everything for the 300 Blackout and I wanted a bolt gun in that caliber. Could not find one on the shelf at the time, so made my own. :-)

@DimaProk

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReamerGuyIf it wasn't for ridiculous shortage now that effected everything these guns were widely available and the whole concept of a budget gun fails when you have to spend 900 - 1000 on barrel and various tools like reamers, gauges, angular cutters, threading die and adapter. Why would anyone spend $1000 on a plain jane boring 300 blk build when I got same factory configuration for about $400. I like the concept but if I am going to spend that kind of money I want something unique! If you want 300 blk go build AR15 even now plenty options to build $400 - 500 gun.

@gunsshells2434

3 жыл бұрын

@@DimaProk Isn't that the key though while the video is on converting from 350 legend to 300 BLK the principles remain the same. You could absolutely go from mild to wild(cat) using the same principles and tooling!

@DimaProk

3 жыл бұрын

@@gunsshells2434 Yes, I get it but still could have picked something more interesting than 300 blk to rebarrel.

@jaydunbar7538

2 жыл бұрын

@@DimaProk it's his personal gun, your interest in the choice has no relevance nor would a different choice have changed anything about the video.

Mmm hum... mmm hum. Yup. Mmm hum. Right. Mmm hum. Yea. Uhu huh. Yup. Mmm hum. Yup. Mmm hum. Right. Holy shit!

Anyone telling you that cutting muzzle threads is a good idea is not your friend. But keep doing it, means more customers with bad threads to fix.

I am going to do this with a Tikka

I have a 1/7 16" barrel on a howa that shoots 110g varmageddon 1/4 inch groups at 100m ....125g speer tnt, 135sierra at half moa....twist means nothing

@ReamerGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Velocity is the key to what you are experiencing. I am going to try some light bullets in the 300 AAC just to see what I can get.

@farmerdave9312

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReamerGuy i think you can over stabilise when the velocity is is like 3500fps and projectiles start to disintegrate but that doesn't apply to blk speeds lol ....in saying that I'm having a custom blk built with a 1in10 twist 24" barrel to see if I can get even better groups with the lighter projectiles I'd say I won't be able to use anything over 150g