Extremely awesome! I’m going down this path myself. I have made up a 338 & a 358 dummy . I’m leaning towards the 338 version myself. But My minds not fully made up yet . Any advice to offer or things to consider when embarking on a Lee Enfield bigger bore build ?
@Ballisticstudies5 күн бұрын
Hi Cobber, the one issue with .358 in the Enfield is that it doesn't feed all that well (some projectiles feed OK, others not so). If you are leaning toward .338 already, I would suggest you keep on this route due to feeding issues. All the best.
@concernedaussie13305 күн бұрын
@@Ballisticstudies thanks mate. I am going with the 338 . If I’m paying for a reamer I’m thinking of a body reamer with as much shoulder angle as possible upto 28*-30* . If I can still have that feed ! Then neck & throat whatever caliber to suit . I’m trying 1st with the Grendel & mating that to the 303 case & seeing if that will feed. It has to feed most importantly , I’ll settle on the std shoulder if I have to , but would like to get as many benefits out of the case / action as possible. Thanks mate.
@Spruce-BugАй бұрын
Great instruction Mr.Foster. thank you.
@joshuahunt1210Ай бұрын
My 308 weighs just shy of 7lb with suppressor. It's a Model 7 that wears a VX-3i scope in 2.5-8x36 (planning to replace with a VX-3HD 3.5-10x40 to use the CDS dial), bedded carbon fiber wildcat composite stock w/ Kickeez cheek riser, #3 Contour Lilja 1:10 twist 18" tight bore barrel, LRI fluted bolt, Banish Backcountry using a Q muzzle break. The overall length of the barrel with suppressor is 23.5" and it's the best rifle I've ever shot. It's accounted for more game for my family over the past ~10 years or so than any other rifle I've owned from squirrel to deer. My favorite loadings include a subsonic 150gr cast bullet squirrel load, 130gr close quarters deer load (specifically for hunting in densely populated areas), 190gr subsonic hunting load, 168gr A-Max and 178gr ELD-X range load, and multiple experimental loads for fun and cast bullet loadings. The reason I don't switch to a 6.5CM as my main rifle is because I can't foresee the 6.5 having nearly as much flexibility as this one.
@patriciahutson2 ай бұрын
I needed this . After that massive storm in EBOP in May 2024 . Lots of birds song no longer there alas. Even Magpies are missing!!
@vintagetintrader10622 ай бұрын
Thank you, I will be fitting a Brownells 96,sporter stock to my badly sporterised M96. I know the 94/96 is quite different setup (with tube spaces) but putting together info from various sources.
@REDNECKROOTS3 ай бұрын
Im getting 2820fps outa a .308 w 150gr partitions. 26inch barrel. Ya should be able to get alot more then 2600 outa 3006.
@stephenferguson63634 ай бұрын
Gonna run these from a 20" 7mm prc
@AccuracySpeaks4 ай бұрын
Great job Nathan, thank you for sharing!
@anon-yw4wd4 ай бұрын
Sad we cannot buy your excellent looking products in America. Why is that? It's not like people would not pay the shipping fees. These are bar none the best bedding videos on KZread.
@Ballisticstudies4 ай бұрын
Yes unfortunately we lost our distributor after their business went down during the lock downs. We can only export bulk surface due to current regulations, but this of course requires a new distributor. Thanks for your kind words.
@anon-yw4wd4 ай бұрын
Regulations. Government interference is what it is. You're welcome. Hopefully you find a distributor for North America. I am on the other hand going to buy all your books. Those I can get at very good prices. Have a good one.
@Thestripper14 ай бұрын
Kiwi Shoe Polish is not available anymore. No Kiwi products are. Do you know of any other "household" solution to use as release agent?
@Ballisticstudies4 ай бұрын
Hi there, if you want to, try using CRC silicone 808. In addition to this, I would suggest finishing with a dusting of powdered graphite as per the Matchgrade tips and tricks video. All the best.
@Thestripper14 ай бұрын
Best bedding video I've seen. Thank you!
@elkhuntr28165 ай бұрын
Do you tape the recoil lug to provide a little tolerance on the front and sides?
@Ballisticstudies5 ай бұрын
Hi Elkhuntr, yes, that is correct. The reasoning for this is explained carefully in my books (Practical Guide to Long Range Rifles - 2nd edition / Bolt Action Rifle Accurizing and Maintenance). All the best.
@GeorgiaShootersGroup6 ай бұрын
I cannot seem to get the two pins in the trigger group area to punch out. Actually afraid of breaking something I was banging so hard with a punch. I know mine may be staked but holy mackeral. Thinking of leaving those two parts sticking out when I bed.
@Febreze996 ай бұрын
😂... That's a real man right there. 💪🏼
@REDNECKROOTS6 ай бұрын
Whats wrong w the weatherby California style stock? I love montecarlo style stocks. That grip style and cheek weld Fit me perfectly. Guess to each there own.
@REDNECKROOTS6 ай бұрын
Just use break cleaner to get rid of carbon. That's the exact same product that Wipeout n bore clean are made of sane formula. Just jacked up $$. Use break cleaner your welcom
@REDNECKROOTS6 ай бұрын
This new corrner cutting design all the makers are using today w tge sandwiched recoil lugs and barstock actions are sad. At least howa and weatherby still make actions the right way.
@REDNECKROOTS6 ай бұрын
Best bedding video and technique ive seen on YT yet. Nice to finnialy see some1 do it right after all the hack jobs ive seen over the years. I mean its bad go look at the bedding vids on here other then yours. So bad!
@dennismahony20357 ай бұрын
At 2:15 when the bedding compound is settling in, there are 2 rods sitting proud - are these simply peices of dowel that are moved down and out of the way by the ferrules in the action as it is lowered into the stock? Thanks
@dennismahony20357 ай бұрын
At 2:42 the rear one falls out as the action is lowered into place. Plastic dowel/plastic pen tube?
@ajslisgood7 ай бұрын
I am so glad that I found this video even if it was 10 years later. The professionalism and care is very evident. I would be satisfied if I can replicate your skills and tricks even at 50% or even 25%. Thank you for this gem of a video.
@dopeproductionstm73008 ай бұрын
It doesn't matter what anybody says fragmenting ammunition will always be better , you dont want complete passthrough you want full impact force dispersed on target with massive expansion and tissue damage , its basically like getting shot 4 times with 1 bullet, people always assume you need more penetration but thats not always the case
@aklaunch8 ай бұрын
The 1st part of the video was pretty good. The last 6 seconds was perhaps the very best?
@JohnDavidHays9 ай бұрын
Enlightening. I have a WWII sporterized Mauser 98 that was very poorly bedded in a synthetic stock. I’m first looking at how much of the old bedding I can Dremel away. Thanks for the info. This 30-06 will be a backup gun in my truck in case something goes wrong with my finer rifle. I don’t want to leave an expensive rifle in the truck when I’ve walked mikes away.
@ajrhoads936210 ай бұрын
Thank you for saving me a lot of headaches and money. I've been working on bedding a customers Mauser action, and a lot of instructions fell short. The things you mentioned have not even come up in a lot of what I've read/watched. Thanks!
@057096511 ай бұрын
What changes did you need to make to convert the rifle?
@jmkhenka Жыл бұрын
this video really made me confident in making a bedding on the new rem 700 la rifle im gonna get later this summer. I have made bedding jobbs on other rifles, with diffrent actions, but my goal this time is a real clean one like this, so i will absolutely take my time doing this.
@sylviacandler5541 Жыл бұрын
Also, what twist rate are you running the 180g ELDMs in?
@sylviacandler5541 Жыл бұрын
Nathan, great video! There are reports that the 180g ELDM blows up prior to reaching the target, have you experienced this issue? I bought a thousand of the ELDM's.
@user-jv6vq6op6q Жыл бұрын
I always thought the point of pillar bedding was to have contact between the action and the pillar. That being said, I am slightly confused as to why the tops of the pillars were ground away. Can you explain why one is better than the other? Thanks
@robertjackson1407 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@paulsherwood2615 Жыл бұрын
NO, TO MUCH USELESS RAMBLING ABOUT THE RIFLE.
@Antskillet Жыл бұрын
Great video! I have an opinion question for ya though, 150 grain drt .308 shots within 200 yards for medium size black bears, avg around 300 pounds. Black bears tend to be softer animals as well they don’t have a shield like a pig either. Would this be adequate in you opinion?
@freddyvice8822 Жыл бұрын
Nathan please do a video on pillow and glass bedding a Sako 75 and 85 thanks
@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649 Жыл бұрын
Worried about scent spooking a goat at 600 yards? 800 yards is 1/2 a mile. What kind of goats do you have there? Jimmeny's !!
@etiennehamel3770 Жыл бұрын
been thinking about this for a while, glad to finally see a video about it. i've been wondering if a no1 mk3 could also be used for such a conversion as the price of .303 british is through the roof and i'd like to actually use it instead of it being an expensive shooter (expensive for my means anyway) and what it could actually cost to do . been hearing a lot of things about the bolt head requiring to be changed for a tougher material and same for the receiver being a bit restrained in term of which pressure it could take. of course the posts i've read are from about 2012 and i think your video has proven them wrong. also been curious about how many rounds the magazine can take. a friend said not more than 7-8 rounds so i thought i'd ask.
@robertourt5962 Жыл бұрын
Great design. Thanks for sharing mate!
@tunnelrabbit2625 Жыл бұрын
Excellent instruction that greatly helps me get started loading a custom 300 Savage on a 7x57 Mauser action. It was a professional conversion manufactured in 1946 and barely used. It has good potential. The advantages of the larger magazine should be helpful chasing the lands with a 180 or 200 grain Speer Hotcor ,and possibly a 200 Nosler Partition. We got lots of Griz up here, so it is good to bring along a round that can better deal with it just in case..... It would be better than nothing.... The NP would be better for a mix bag hunt, but the NP is now horribly expensive, so I'll use what I got. Thanks for all the excellent information you provide on your website. Top stuff!
@BlackKnight-ll8qh Жыл бұрын
I’m reading your book right now as part of my course at SDI. These videos are helping. Thank you Nathan!
@stevenwinegar9355 Жыл бұрын
Really cool! How many of the 7.62x54r cartridges will fit into an unmodified No.4 magazine? Will they fit into standard Enfield stripper clips? That barrel looks really nice. Looks like a similar profile to the L42. I hope to turn one myself sometime. Steve
@olegm3079 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Did you tryed to rerimed 303 barrel to 7.62×54r, or only replace barrel option only? Thanks
@loredanacasadio6419 Жыл бұрын
che prodotto distaccante applichi?
@willdesorcy5868 Жыл бұрын
Hold the damn camera still
@johnhiers9405 Жыл бұрын
How does the enfield action take this cartridge since the7.62x54R pressure is 7,000 psi more?
@FlowerPowerNZ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Nathan.
@darriusslater3897 Жыл бұрын
When he started cutting the dog was like I’m getting tf outta here😂
@kybbe112 Жыл бұрын
So, a suppressor is a sizzy muffler. Sounds like fudd lore to me.
@thehopperhopes6365 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a septic with no sense of humour. Nathan may need to run some canned laughter for you to work out when something is humourous.
@NZHardhouser Жыл бұрын
Still a valid video even today! Im about to embark on this journey - I've bookmarked your retail shop for compound. Ive one question though - when you electrical tape up the recoil lug - is there a danger to use too much, that would make that too fat, that would then result in a loose fit? Guessing one layer is all is required? Howa 1500 application x2...
@trg3761 Жыл бұрын
All my Sako 30 cal barrels are 11 twist rifling from the factory including TRG 22 and 42 300 wm sako varmint 308w
@kevinvomd Жыл бұрын
Great video sir! I’m shooting out of a .308 Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro 20”, and just received 2 boxes of Hornady 168gr ELDM in the mail today. Planning to use on whitetails this season. What is your recommendation on shot placements in distance between 50 to 200 yards with this bullet? What is your opinion on neck shot with this bullet? Thanks in advance!
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Extremely awesome! I’m going down this path myself. I have made up a 338 & a 358 dummy . I’m leaning towards the 338 version myself. But My minds not fully made up yet . Any advice to offer or things to consider when embarking on a Lee Enfield bigger bore build ?
Hi Cobber, the one issue with .358 in the Enfield is that it doesn't feed all that well (some projectiles feed OK, others not so). If you are leaning toward .338 already, I would suggest you keep on this route due to feeding issues. All the best.
@@Ballisticstudies thanks mate. I am going with the 338 . If I’m paying for a reamer I’m thinking of a body reamer with as much shoulder angle as possible upto 28*-30* . If I can still have that feed ! Then neck & throat whatever caliber to suit . I’m trying 1st with the Grendel & mating that to the 303 case & seeing if that will feed. It has to feed most importantly , I’ll settle on the std shoulder if I have to , but would like to get as many benefits out of the case / action as possible. Thanks mate.
Great instruction Mr.Foster. thank you.
My 308 weighs just shy of 7lb with suppressor. It's a Model 7 that wears a VX-3i scope in 2.5-8x36 (planning to replace with a VX-3HD 3.5-10x40 to use the CDS dial), bedded carbon fiber wildcat composite stock w/ Kickeez cheek riser, #3 Contour Lilja 1:10 twist 18" tight bore barrel, LRI fluted bolt, Banish Backcountry using a Q muzzle break. The overall length of the barrel with suppressor is 23.5" and it's the best rifle I've ever shot. It's accounted for more game for my family over the past ~10 years or so than any other rifle I've owned from squirrel to deer. My favorite loadings include a subsonic 150gr cast bullet squirrel load, 130gr close quarters deer load (specifically for hunting in densely populated areas), 190gr subsonic hunting load, 168gr A-Max and 178gr ELD-X range load, and multiple experimental loads for fun and cast bullet loadings. The reason I don't switch to a 6.5CM as my main rifle is because I can't foresee the 6.5 having nearly as much flexibility as this one.
I needed this . After that massive storm in EBOP in May 2024 . Lots of birds song no longer there alas. Even Magpies are missing!!
Thank you, I will be fitting a Brownells 96,sporter stock to my badly sporterised M96. I know the 94/96 is quite different setup (with tube spaces) but putting together info from various sources.
Im getting 2820fps outa a .308 w 150gr partitions. 26inch barrel. Ya should be able to get alot more then 2600 outa 3006.
Gonna run these from a 20" 7mm prc
Great job Nathan, thank you for sharing!
Sad we cannot buy your excellent looking products in America. Why is that? It's not like people would not pay the shipping fees. These are bar none the best bedding videos on KZread.
Yes unfortunately we lost our distributor after their business went down during the lock downs. We can only export bulk surface due to current regulations, but this of course requires a new distributor. Thanks for your kind words.
Regulations. Government interference is what it is. You're welcome. Hopefully you find a distributor for North America. I am on the other hand going to buy all your books. Those I can get at very good prices. Have a good one.
Kiwi Shoe Polish is not available anymore. No Kiwi products are. Do you know of any other "household" solution to use as release agent?
Hi there, if you want to, try using CRC silicone 808. In addition to this, I would suggest finishing with a dusting of powdered graphite as per the Matchgrade tips and tricks video. All the best.
Best bedding video I've seen. Thank you!
Do you tape the recoil lug to provide a little tolerance on the front and sides?
Hi Elkhuntr, yes, that is correct. The reasoning for this is explained carefully in my books (Practical Guide to Long Range Rifles - 2nd edition / Bolt Action Rifle Accurizing and Maintenance). All the best.
I cannot seem to get the two pins in the trigger group area to punch out. Actually afraid of breaking something I was banging so hard with a punch. I know mine may be staked but holy mackeral. Thinking of leaving those two parts sticking out when I bed.
😂... That's a real man right there. 💪🏼
Whats wrong w the weatherby California style stock? I love montecarlo style stocks. That grip style and cheek weld Fit me perfectly. Guess to each there own.
Just use break cleaner to get rid of carbon. That's the exact same product that Wipeout n bore clean are made of sane formula. Just jacked up $$. Use break cleaner your welcom
This new corrner cutting design all the makers are using today w tge sandwiched recoil lugs and barstock actions are sad. At least howa and weatherby still make actions the right way.
Best bedding video and technique ive seen on YT yet. Nice to finnialy see some1 do it right after all the hack jobs ive seen over the years. I mean its bad go look at the bedding vids on here other then yours. So bad!
At 2:15 when the bedding compound is settling in, there are 2 rods sitting proud - are these simply peices of dowel that are moved down and out of the way by the ferrules in the action as it is lowered into the stock? Thanks
At 2:42 the rear one falls out as the action is lowered into place. Plastic dowel/plastic pen tube?
I am so glad that I found this video even if it was 10 years later. The professionalism and care is very evident. I would be satisfied if I can replicate your skills and tricks even at 50% or even 25%. Thank you for this gem of a video.
It doesn't matter what anybody says fragmenting ammunition will always be better , you dont want complete passthrough you want full impact force dispersed on target with massive expansion and tissue damage , its basically like getting shot 4 times with 1 bullet, people always assume you need more penetration but thats not always the case
The 1st part of the video was pretty good. The last 6 seconds was perhaps the very best?
Enlightening. I have a WWII sporterized Mauser 98 that was very poorly bedded in a synthetic stock. I’m first looking at how much of the old bedding I can Dremel away. Thanks for the info. This 30-06 will be a backup gun in my truck in case something goes wrong with my finer rifle. I don’t want to leave an expensive rifle in the truck when I’ve walked mikes away.
Thank you for saving me a lot of headaches and money. I've been working on bedding a customers Mauser action, and a lot of instructions fell short. The things you mentioned have not even come up in a lot of what I've read/watched. Thanks!
What changes did you need to make to convert the rifle?
this video really made me confident in making a bedding on the new rem 700 la rifle im gonna get later this summer. I have made bedding jobbs on other rifles, with diffrent actions, but my goal this time is a real clean one like this, so i will absolutely take my time doing this.
Also, what twist rate are you running the 180g ELDMs in?
Nathan, great video! There are reports that the 180g ELDM blows up prior to reaching the target, have you experienced this issue? I bought a thousand of the ELDM's.
I always thought the point of pillar bedding was to have contact between the action and the pillar. That being said, I am slightly confused as to why the tops of the pillars were ground away. Can you explain why one is better than the other? Thanks
Thank you 😊
NO, TO MUCH USELESS RAMBLING ABOUT THE RIFLE.
Great video! I have an opinion question for ya though, 150 grain drt .308 shots within 200 yards for medium size black bears, avg around 300 pounds. Black bears tend to be softer animals as well they don’t have a shield like a pig either. Would this be adequate in you opinion?
Nathan please do a video on pillow and glass bedding a Sako 75 and 85 thanks
Worried about scent spooking a goat at 600 yards? 800 yards is 1/2 a mile. What kind of goats do you have there? Jimmeny's !!
been thinking about this for a while, glad to finally see a video about it. i've been wondering if a no1 mk3 could also be used for such a conversion as the price of .303 british is through the roof and i'd like to actually use it instead of it being an expensive shooter (expensive for my means anyway) and what it could actually cost to do . been hearing a lot of things about the bolt head requiring to be changed for a tougher material and same for the receiver being a bit restrained in term of which pressure it could take. of course the posts i've read are from about 2012 and i think your video has proven them wrong. also been curious about how many rounds the magazine can take. a friend said not more than 7-8 rounds so i thought i'd ask.
Great design. Thanks for sharing mate!
Excellent instruction that greatly helps me get started loading a custom 300 Savage on a 7x57 Mauser action. It was a professional conversion manufactured in 1946 and barely used. It has good potential. The advantages of the larger magazine should be helpful chasing the lands with a 180 or 200 grain Speer Hotcor ,and possibly a 200 Nosler Partition. We got lots of Griz up here, so it is good to bring along a round that can better deal with it just in case..... It would be better than nothing.... The NP would be better for a mix bag hunt, but the NP is now horribly expensive, so I'll use what I got. Thanks for all the excellent information you provide on your website. Top stuff!
I’m reading your book right now as part of my course at SDI. These videos are helping. Thank you Nathan!
Really cool! How many of the 7.62x54r cartridges will fit into an unmodified No.4 magazine? Will they fit into standard Enfield stripper clips? That barrel looks really nice. Looks like a similar profile to the L42. I hope to turn one myself sometime. Steve
Hi. Did you tryed to rerimed 303 barrel to 7.62×54r, or only replace barrel option only? Thanks
che prodotto distaccante applichi?
Hold the damn camera still
How does the enfield action take this cartridge since the7.62x54R pressure is 7,000 psi more?
Thanks for sharing Nathan.
When he started cutting the dog was like I’m getting tf outta here😂
So, a suppressor is a sizzy muffler. Sounds like fudd lore to me.
Sounds like a septic with no sense of humour. Nathan may need to run some canned laughter for you to work out when something is humourous.
Still a valid video even today! Im about to embark on this journey - I've bookmarked your retail shop for compound. Ive one question though - when you electrical tape up the recoil lug - is there a danger to use too much, that would make that too fat, that would then result in a loose fit? Guessing one layer is all is required? Howa 1500 application x2...
All my Sako 30 cal barrels are 11 twist rifling from the factory including TRG 22 and 42 300 wm sako varmint 308w
Great video sir! I’m shooting out of a .308 Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro 20”, and just received 2 boxes of Hornady 168gr ELDM in the mail today. Planning to use on whitetails this season. What is your recommendation on shot placements in distance between 50 to 200 yards with this bullet? What is your opinion on neck shot with this bullet? Thanks in advance!