Is blueprinting an action worth it?

Blueprinting (also called trueing) can also be a cost-effective way to begin competing at precision long-range matches with a rifle you probably already have in your gun safe. For maximum accuracy, a barreled action should have a receiver with a bolt hole that is dead straight and centered in the receiver body.

What action does Howa use?

The Howa 1500 or Howa M1500 (豊和M1500, hōwa-M1500) is a bolt-action rifle produced in Japan by Howa Machinery. Introduced in 1979, it has been used by hunters as a hunting rifle with various cartridge offerings. It is also utilized by military and law enforcement elements as a sniper rifle.

Does Howa 1500 Fit Remington 700 stock?

natman Member. A Howa 1500 uses the same scope mounts as a Remington 700. Otherwise they are completely different rifles and a Remington trigger will NOT work.

Does an action affect accuracy?

The custom actions are generally smoother and able to handle stronger pressures. After an action is trued there is little difference in accuracy compared to a custom all else being equal. However there is little cost gained in the factory after buying a donor, then having it blueprinted when compared to a custom.

Why do you need to blueprint a factory action rifle?

Blueprinting reduces the shot-to-shot variation in the motion and vibration of the barreled action and thus enhances accuracy. There’s not any special magic to blueprinting a stock factory action—just careful attention to certain basic accurizing steps, which is what this article is all about.

What does LRI do when Blueprinting an action?

The work LRI performs when blueprinting an action is invasive and extensive. TIG welding/soldering involves the careful use of intensive heat. Coatings applied to the bolt must be removed to avoid contamination of the welded/soldered joint. Because of this your bolt will require refinishing. This cannot be avoided.

When did LRI start blueprinting bolt action receivers?

LRI pioneered the use of CNC Vertical Machining Centers to blueprint bolt action receivers in 2009. From that very humble beginning, we’ve continually refined and improved the process to where our work can stand beside any custom aftermarket receiver made today.