Blank Slates: Blank Barrels
Two 20 inch 1/8 carbon fiber blanks getting sent out to a fellow gunsmith!
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American Rifle Company: New Favorite!
American Rifle Company is quickly becoming one of my favorite companies. They aren’t afraid to do things completely different in the industry.
The barreled action in the photo probably looks familiar. It used to be in a Bergara HMR stock – it’s my personal rifle chambered in 22 Creedmoor. I pulled it from the HMR and dropped it into the American Rifle Company Xylo chassis.
First things first when it comes to a stock or chassis for me:
- It can’t have a bar/tube running over my thumb. Not interested. I’ve shot the old-school way too many years.
- The cheek weld has to be adjustable. With thermals, night vision, and large-objective scopes, this is no longer optional – it’s a must.
- ARCA is clearly here to stay. I don’t think we need a full ARCA rail on the forearm, but we definitely need it for the amazing modern tripods on the market. This chassis has a full ARCA forearm.
The wood grip is big (which I like!) and cut deep at the back, so the palm of my thumb doesn’t collect unwanted pressure.
AW mags? Absolutely. The only way to run .308/ Creedmoor cases.
Hopefully before long we’ll get the chance to chase some mutts with it.
What are your first thoughts from the photos? Drop them below
Weighing In At….
We always get asked how much the American Rifle Company Barreled Carbon Fiber Actions weigh.
This is a 24 inch 22 Creedmoor. It comes in at 5 pounds 2 oz.
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Small Frame AR 10: 22 Creedmoor
Thank you for your interest in the small-frame AR-10 chambered in 22 Creedmoor.
I recently spoke with Jard Inc. out of lowa and learned that they are producing a proprietary small-frame AR-10 platform.
The upper, lower, bolt, and barrel extension are all unique to Jard’s design.
After a lengthy conversation with them, I was excited to hear that in their testing, factory-loaded ammo did not cause tip deformation-something many AR-10 Creedmoors on the market struggle with.
That’s a big deal, especially for those who want to shoot 22 Creedmoor but don’t want to lug around the full weight of a standard AR-10 when hunting.
According to Jard, the estimated finished weight of the rifle is right around 7 Ibs, which is very respectable for this configuration.
One area I plan to optimize is the buffer spring and gas system, particularly to tune it for clean, reliable suppressed shooting. This will take some trial and error, but it’s likely we’ll run a +3 or +4 length gas system.
The goal is to extend dwell time, helping reduce the issues high-pressure rounds face-specifically when the chamber is still under pressure as the spent round is being extracted.
We plan to make this platform run reliably with factory ammo in the 70-80 grain projectile range. One receiver set is already on the way for testing.
Here’s what we know so far about pricing:
Receiver set: $850
Barrels: Estimated around $650
Most other components are AR-15 compatible, except the buffer tube. With all the options available for handguards, triggers, etc., the final cost of a complete build will vary.
Once we complete and validate our test build, we’ll finalize pricing and explore doing a group order for the first batch.
If you have any questions or want to stay in the loop, feel free to reach out. We’re excited about this project- bringing a high-performance, factory-supported varmint round like the 22 Creedmoor into a compact, semi-automatic package is something we’ve been wanting to offer for a while.
Hornady Revives the .223 & .243 WSSM!
Hornady is bringing back two cartridges that were way ahead of their time: the .223 WSSM and .243 WSSM.
Built with short, fat cases, they deliver magnum-like speed in a compact, short-action rifle – perfect for modern predator and long-range hunters.
Why it matters:
Short, wide cases burn powder more efficiently
Higher FPS in shorter barrels (great for suppressed rifles)
More consistent pressures = better accuracy
Ideal for heavy, high-BC bullets
Bonus for reloaders:
Hornady’s move means new-production brass is finally back! Reloaders can now take full advantage of these underrated rounds with modern powders and bullet designs.
Whether you’re chasing coyotes at distance or just want something different that hits hard and flat – WSSM is officially back.
Shipping Day Jitters
Shipping out a pile of them today! Should be some Happy Customers
Thanks for the business! Seeing all the completed projects at the end of a batch is such a blessing, we appreciate all the repeat and new customers!
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