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+1 on the 1-9 twist if you are going to put a new barrel on, especially with the weight bullets listed.
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I went with 1-10 3 groove and have never had trouble with the bullets you want to shoot. Also it gives you a bit more versatility
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Been a while since anyone posted so I'll post a pic of the donor for mine...more pics coming by this time next month once Lee rebarrels it...hopefully  ![[Linked Image]](http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/riflemandeg/P1000757.jpg) After season..McMillan Compact Edge and a good dousing of Ceracoat? OOOORRRRR what you say ??
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some really gorgeous rifles on this thread !!
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Mine was my first ever custom... built before I was introduced to the 'fire. Czech Mauser action, Timney featherweight trigger, A&B F34 contour barrel cut to 257 AI, Dakota 3-position shroud safety, Remington 798 take-off stock, metal work all bead-blasted and parkerized. It shoots wonderfully! 3-shot 200 yd group w/ 100 gr Interlocks & IMR-4350: ![[Linked Image]](http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/257%20AI/P1390946.jpg) prone 3-shot 100 yd group w/ 100 gr Speer HPs: ![[Linked Image]](http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/257%20AI/P1110450.jpg) Sorry for the crappy pic; this is how it is today: ![[Linked Image]](http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/257%20AI/P1380780_edited-1.jpg) and here before replacing the POS tuperware: ![[Linked Image]](http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/257%20AI/DSCF0547.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/257%20AI/DSCF9443.jpg) If I had it to do over again (among other things) I'd run a 1-in-9" twist, as this tube only shoots longer bullets around 1-1.5 MOA rather than the sub-MOA groups I get from shorter 100s and lighter. Someday I'd love a standard Bob on a Mexican '98 action with a nice trim barrel and beautifully figured walnut stock...
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Late to this thread, with a pretty plain rifle on a 98 action ![[Linked Image]](http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp77/wildcatter264/VOlson257R001.jpg) But it is a 257R and shoots pretty well ![[Linked Image]](http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp77/wildcatter264/VOlson257R009.jpg) Classic blue steel and walnut, as usual. 
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There are no flies on any of theses rifles. And that M70 featherweight should make a fine Bob. My .250AI is on the compact classic. Sweet handling rig.
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My .257Rob is going to be on the Classic Compact as well. Barrel should be coming in pretty soon from what they say. Gettin pretty ansy here to get it back and work up a load for season. Downside is, the barrel ISN'T with Redneck yet and I haven't been given the go-ahead on shipping it (rifle) to him so he can do his thang. Again, my dumbass mistake for waiting so late. Just had to get all the ducks and dollars in a row
Also want to say thanks to everyone for getting in on this thread and showing yours off... beautiful rigs you ALL have
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Got everything shipped today...I'll be adding my Roberts to these pics before long.
Still looking for advise on coatings. Have no idea how durable they are, no experience with them. Don't mine doing it myself unless some bake-time is envolved...rather send it to someone who knows what they're doing. Just want the best job with the most durable product. It will be going over blue receiver, stainless barrel.
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I went with 1-10 3 groove and have never had trouble with the bullets you want to shoot. Also it gives you a bit more versatility
ddj How the hell does a 1-10" give you more versatility than a 1-9"?
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It can shoot lighter bullets without over stabilizing them....grin.
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those dang computer age kids!!! i've been sharpening up my typing finger at work...grins
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Be careful sharpening fingers......lol ![[Linked Image]](http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/DroptineStables/07504521.jpg)
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paper cut... wuss... grins
next time you'll let her shoot the 22-250AI.... grins
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Lol.....always learn lessons the hard way. Need to order a black grape stock now.....grin
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