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LONG RANGE Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 414 Location: CHERRY VALLEY, CA Joined: Oct 3^rd, 2013	MY BENCH REST RIFLE Apr 29^th, 2016 at 4:52pm	Print Post
	I bought this rifle from the Dean Lillard estate. It has a very heavy barrel on a Falling Block Works action. The barrel was made by Bo Clerke. He also did the mounting and chambering. It is made of 4140 steel and has a Rockwell hardness of 28. It has a 1/16 twist and has a grove of .408. The barrel is 2 inches in diameter and the rifle weighs 29 pounds with the scope which is a Tasco 6 -18 x 40mm. Since I couldn't find 30-40 Krag brass I fire formed 303 brass. I think the round is close to being a 40 Maynard if not the same. Don't quote me on that. I took it to the range yesterday to shoot it for the first time and I got so many curious onlookers and so many distractions that the results were not good. I couldn't understand why the shots were so dispersed until I was packing up to leave. While taking the scope off I found that the set screw on the rear mount was loose. ARRRGH. #%&$###


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Rebel Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4292 Location: Rockets and Race Cars Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #1 - Apr 29^th, 2016 at 4:55pm	Print Post
	Wow! Might i ask, what is the barrel length and o.d.? Aaron ps who is your gun bearer?

	WARNING: This post may contain material offensive to those who lack wit, humor, common sense and supporting factual or anecdotal evidence. Let's Go Sonny!
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Ciao998 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 263 Location: Kennewick, WA Joined: Oct 23^rd, 2013	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #2 - Apr 29^th, 2016 at 5:19pm	Print Post
	Lol I had scope mounting issues Tuesday also, fun stuff eh? How much does the outfit weigh? John


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RSW Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1188 Location: Arizona Joined: Sep 8^th, 2006	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #3 - Apr 29^th, 2016 at 5:25pm	Print Post
	LONG RANGE That's a sure winner at just about any *Mine is bigger than yours* contest. As you get it sorted out for loads, please share your results with us.
	« Last Edit: Apr 30^th, 2016 at 1:05am by RSW »
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LONG RANGE Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 414 Location: CHERRY VALLEY, CA Joined: Oct 3^rd, 2013	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #4 - Apr 29^th, 2016 at 6:40pm	Print Post
	I will report any good results, if I get any. Nobody likes bad news. The barrel is 30 inches in length and the rig weighs 29 pounds. My gun bearer's name is Punjabb.


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #5 - Apr 29^th, 2016 at 6:52pm	Print Post
	There was a Darr built rifle for sale awhile back that you could stand up on the muzzle, 3" barrel if I recall right possibly more can't remember exacty. Started out as a 32-40 and was changed to something else down the line according to the sales add. JLouis

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PORK AND BEANS Junior Member Offline Posts: 64 Location: clovis,ca Joined: Sep 13^th, 2009	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #6 - Apr 29^th, 2016 at 7:03pm	Print Post
	Neat looking rifle, and yours is definitely bigger than mine. You'll have a blast shooting it.


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LONG RANGE Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 414 Location: CHERRY VALLEY, CA Joined: Oct 3^rd, 2013	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #7 - Apr 29^th, 2016 at 7:21pm	Print Post
	I also have a Darr barrel in 32-40 on a Martini action but it is only 1-1/4, I think. I haven't looked at it in a long time. The problem we have here is the distance we have to drive to the range. I have many nice single shots but I am lucky to shoot each one, once a year.


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #8 - Apr 29^th, 2016 at 8:06pm	Print Post
	Where is Cherry Valley Ca.? Our club has camping facilities for out of town or state competitors with Hot Showers Men's and Women's handicap accessible and a real nice club house etc. JLouis

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Schuetzenmiester Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 6707 Location: Cool Wet Side of WA Joined: Apr 27^th, 2008	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #9 - Apr 29^th, 2016 at 8:31pm	Print Post
	God thing there is not a one gun rule Your offhand would suffer

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JerryH Frequent Elocutionist Offline ASSRA Member #10876 Posts: 1241 Location: Easton, CA Joined: Nov 9^th, 2014	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #10 - Apr 29^th, 2016 at 10:38pm	Print Post
	Really nice looking bench rifle. I like big-barreled single shot rifles. However, now I'm embarrassed to post a picture of my 1.75" Borchardt. JerryH

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7271 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #11 - Apr 30^th, 2016 at 2:18am	Print Post
	JLouis wrote on Apr 29^th, 2016 at 8:06pm: Where is Cherry Valley Ca.? Our club has camping facilities for out of town or state competitors with Hot Showers Men's and Women's handicap accessible and a real nice club house etc. JLouis Maybe Bruce (bk43) should chime in here. It's my understanding that only extends to people that shoot the ISSA regional. Frank

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Premod70 Oldtimer Offline Posts: 864 Location: North Carolina Joined: Jan 16^th, 2016	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #12 - Apr 30^th, 2016 at 9:22am	Print Post
	That rifle resembles Dolly Parton, boobs/barrel with a body/action attached!


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LONG RANGE Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 414 Location: CHERRY VALLEY, CA Joined: Oct 3^rd, 2013	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #13 - Apr 30^th, 2016 at 4:16pm	Print Post
	JerryH wrote on Apr 29^th, 2016 at 10:38pm: Really nice looking bench rifle. I like big-barreled single shot rifles. However, now I'm embarrassed to post a picture of my 1.75" Borchardt. Jerry, by all means post the picture of the Borchardt. It is my favorite single shot. JerryH


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LONG RANGE Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 414 Location: CHERRY VALLEY, CA Joined: Oct 3^rd, 2013	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #14 - Apr 30^th, 2016 at 4:20pm	Print Post
	JLouis wrote on Apr 29^th, 2016 at 8:06pm: Where is Cherry Valley Ca.? Our club has camping facilities for out of town or state competitors with Hot Showers Men's and Women's handicap accessible and a real nice club house etc. JLouis Cherry Valley is located 6 miles north of the I-10 on HiWay 79, just north of Beaumont, Ca.


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #15 - Apr 30^th, 2016 at 5:18pm	Print Post
	Quite a drive to get to Modesto for a one day match. The San Diego group might be closer? and a great bunch of fellows to hook up with. JLouis

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jfeldman ASSRA Board Member Offline Posts: 1083 Location: Imperial Beach, Ca Joined: Nov 5^th, 2005	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #16 - Apr 30^th, 2016 at 8:06pm	Print Post
	Looks like about a 2 - 2.5 hour trip to Dulzura (San Diego). You'd be most welcome. Our match in May is on the 22nd and is a centerfire, all benchrest match, 50 shots for record, for the club championship at 200 yards. We start the match at 8:00. Come on down! Regards, Joe


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LONG RANGE Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 414 Location: CHERRY VALLEY, CA Joined: Oct 3^rd, 2013	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #17 - May 1^st, 2016 at 1:30pm	Print Post
	I do appreciate the invitation but the drive is just too far. To get to the range by 8:oo I would have to get up at about 4:30, have breakfast and drive the 120 miles and try to set up for the match. Where exactly is your range?


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jfeldman ASSRA Board Member Offline Posts: 1083 Location: Imperial Beach, Ca Joined: Nov 5^th, 2005	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #18 - May 1^st, 2016 at 7:34pm	Print Post
	Here's the address for our range: South Bay Rod & Gun Club, 1020 Marron Valley Rd., San Diego, CA 91917 And here's a link to the club's website: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Closest motels would probably be in the city of El Cajon. Regards, Joe


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craigster Oldtimer Offline Posts: 686 Location: lost coast CA Joined: Feb 20^th, 2011	Re: MY BENCH REST RIFLE Reply #19 - May 1^st, 2016 at 9:21pm	Print Post
	Now that's a bench gun if I've ever seen one!


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