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midnightrider · August 9, 2010, 11:36 PM

I was going to firelap the barrel on my 243 rem. 700. with the Wheeler engineering kit I have

what velocity shot I be shooting when firelapping? I know it should be slow velocity, but how slow?

on the Tubb rifle lapping kits they say to use starting loads, I have heard of guys using 5 grains of Red Dot. I dont hav any Red Dot. I have plenty of Unique. Or should I go with reduced min. rifle loads?

any help with this would be great!
- A.J.

August 9, 2010, 11:36 PM	#1
midnightrider Senior Member Join Date: July 4, 2010 Posts: 134	Firelapping I was going to firelap the barrel on my 243 rem. 700. with the Wheeler engineering kit I have what velocity shot I be shooting when firelapping? I know it should be slow velocity, but how slow? on the Tubb rifle lapping kits they say to use starting loads, I have heard of guys using 5 grains of Red Dot. I dont hav any Red Dot. I have plenty of Unique. Or should I go with reduced min. rifle loads? any help with this would be great! - A.J.