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LOUD · July 27, 2013, 10:40 PM

thanks guys for you input , I finally reached the end!! It took 3 evenings of tightening and gaining ground and then the barrel spinning in the blocks. finally when I made blocks of fresh cut white oak 3 1/2 x6 . after experimenting with the 6 " dimension I seemed to have enough contact with the barrel to hold. Now on to hand reaming the chamber and head spacing. Im looking for good advice on that too , this is my first custom gun. Thanks to all....................LOUD

July 27, 2013, 10:40 PM	#19
LOUD Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 236	thanks guys for you input , I finally reached the end!! It took 3 evenings of tightening and gaining ground and then the barrel spinning in the blocks. finally when I made blocks of fresh cut white oak 3 1/2 x6 . after experimenting with the 6 " dimension I seemed to have enough contact with the barrel to hold. Now on to hand reaming the chamber and head spacing. Im looking for good advice on that too , this is my first custom gun. Thanks to all....................LOUD