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I also called Barrett and the lady that tried to answer My questions was very nice but she knew very little about this rifle. Barrett needs to educate their receptionist's on their products if they expect them to answer technical questions about their rifles........Hb I don't know how it works in your company, but in mine, reception transfers calls to people that know things.  I agree....I asked to speak to a tech rep and the receptionist wanted to know what My questions were then she commenced to answer My questions ( well, some of them anyway..ha!) ...Hb
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I experienced the exact same thing. I still don't know how much drop the stock has at the comb or been. Or how much their 30-06 weighs despite the fact they have one in stock.
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Ha! She couldn't even tell me the LOP on the rifle.....Hb
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I apologize if i missed it, but what kind of recoil pad is used on this rifle?
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I've seen more well-shot game lost with TSXs than any other premium bullet.
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Well got a chance and handle a 6.5 version of these with an 18" barrel. Sweet little rifle. I can see selling a Kimber Montana to fund the purchase of one certainly. We will see how the Kimber shoots first, but it's already on the chopping block before it gets here.
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I thought long and hard about trading off my sweet shooting Kimber Montana 7mm-08 for one of these, but I'm staying with the Montana. I already know how it shoots. Having said that, the Barrett is a sweet rifle. If I didn't already have the Montana it would be the one I'd go for.
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<<<What are the torque inch lb. requirements for reseating the barrel/action?
Rear action screw (goes through trigger guard) – 36 inch lbs
Front action screw – 80 inch lbs
See page 18 of owners manual.>>>
The above is from the Barrett site FAQ on the Fieldcraft. Does 80 inch lbs on the front action screw sound high to anyone else?
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Sounds like allot of torque to me, I'm used to 65-68#
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do they recommend barrel break in on the bolt gun. They don't on their other rifles. says just not to get their BIG GUNS too hot.
My dealer called and has one in stock, should I buy?????
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<<<What are the torque inch lb. requirements for reseating the barrel/action?
Rear action screw (goes through trigger guard) – 36 inch lbs
Front action screw – 80 inch lbs
See page 18 of owners manual.>>>
The above is from the Barrett site FAQ on the Fieldcraft. Does 80 inch lbs on the front action screw sound high to anyone else?
Thanks I think Ruger specs even higher than that.
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do they recommend barrel break in on the bolt gun. They don't on their other rifles. says just not to get their BIG GUNS too hot.
My dealer called and has one in stock, should I buy????? Yes.
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Paul what's the trigger like on this rifle?
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If I am not mistaken, it comes with a Timney. Feels great in the store, and is adjustable.
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I received a test Fieldcare about a month ago The Timney's was set at the factory to a very crisp 2.5 pounds, and I'd guess the others are set similarly.
Overall I'm pretty impressed with the rifle. There'll be a feature-article review on it in RIFLE in a couple of months.
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https://barrett.net/firearms/fieldcraft/Scroll down to the bottom for the FAQ. Most answers are in there and in the features links. <<<do they recommend barrel break in on the bolt gun.>>> Barrett replied to my e-mail: "Your rifle would have been cleaned after it was tested fired here in our range. Page 6 of your manual help with break in procedures. If you still have questions please feel free to email me back". I get to handle ours tomorrow, my dad picked it up and its with him now. Best
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Well I got one coming...$1475 shipped to Alaska was just too good of a deal to pass.
If anyone is looking for a brand new never shot Kimber Mountain Ascent in 6.5 creedmoor let me know!
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