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That also was one of my concerns!dc.fireman wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 4:33 pm If you are going to rebarrel from 7.5x55 Swiss, to something else, be mindful of the cartridge rim diameter of .496". It's not a commonly used size (.308 family of cartridges uses .473", while 6.5x55 uses .478").
I may have the wrong end of the stick (I am on the other side of the pond), but I presume John Whidden is the well known US fullbore shooter and gunsmith.rapidfireXring wrote: ↑Mon May 31, 2021 12:03 pm Who is "we" and what is your experience? What are the rifle calibers, brand of barrel and the prefered shooting discipline? Are the aluminum blocks just a support or integral for the threading?
I found his site for his business. Also there are a few videos he posted on YouTube.rgibson wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:06 am Yes, what is it now, 5 time National Long Range Champion in the U.S., winner of the Queen’s Prize Downunder in 2011? So many more trophies than I can recall in such a young man. John smiths what he shoots so he and his Company have plenty of experience. Check him out at www.whiddengunworks.com
/url]I’ve noticed that the Swiss like the aluminium blocks for their recoil lugs. I’d be interested in your thoughts on them vs the recoil lug or spigot.John Whidden wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 8:38 pm We've rebarreled both G&E and Bleikers. Both of these are threaded at the breech ends, metric threads of course. The aluminum blocks are indeed a little different to work with than most domestic actions.