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  1. Bigdude

    Gunsmithing Tool talk — Vises

    Nicely put and I agree with you 100%. Now that I know there will be no more American-made Vises manufactured, I want to buy one or two more American-made vises from Yost before the stock is gone. Maybe I will buy another bench vise.
  2. Bigdude

    Gunsmithing Tool talk — Vises

    You read my mind. I had already sent him a second email asking that very question. Here is his response in blue: Bigdude, If you investigate Wilton further, you will find they mover 100% of their tradesman series (1745 – 1780A) to Taiwan as well. Several Presidency's ago there was a seismic...
  3. Bigdude

    SOLD

    SOLD
  4. Bigdude

    Gunsmithing Tool talk — Vises

    I just received an email from Yost explaining how to tell the difference between vises made in Michigan and the ones made in Taiwan or China. Apparently the vise I purchased was in fact manufactured and assembled in Michigan. Bigdude: Correct -- Holland, MI is made in the USA. For instance...
  5. Bigdude

    SOLD

    TTT
  6. Bigdude

    Gunsmithing Tool talk — Vises

    Thanks for the reply. I sent an email to Yost to clarify and are still waiting for a response. As of right now I am really disappointed. Yost must be a bunch of greedy bastards charging $400 for a Chinese made yost that probably cost $50 to make.
  7. Bigdude

    Gunsmithing Tool talk — Vises

    I just discovered something very disturbing while browsing the Yost website. Almost every single vise sold on their website had the "country of origin" labeled as Taiwan or China. This includes my $400 vise, WTF? Now I am upset. I am hoping that the "country of origin" refers to where it was...
  8. Bigdude

    WTB apa 34mm .856 rings/Hawkins long range

    I have a pair of Hawkins Long Range Hybrids in 34mm/25 MOA and would be willing to sell, PM if interested.
  9. Bigdude

    SOLD

    SOLD
  10. Bigdude

    SOLD

    SOLD
  11. Bigdude

    Upgrade Harris Mount, or new Bipod

    Do yourself a favor and upgrade that bipod. I have tried almost every bipod on the market: Spartan 300 ($475), Evolution ($300), Harris ($90), Javelin ($300), Atlas B10 V8 ($220), Tier-One Tactical ($400). I returned/sold all of them except for the Tier-One Tactical bipod and the Atlas B10 V8...
  12. Bigdude

    Gunsmithing Tool talk — Vises

    No love for Yost!! I am currently using a Yost Machinist vise (model 204) with 4" jaws and swivel base. It wasn't cheap, I think I paid around $400 but it was well worth it. I try to avoid buying any Chinese made products, but when it comes to tools there are only a few brands I will purchase...
  13. Bigdude

    I have bipod issues

    You don't have to understand it.
  14. Bigdude

    I have bipod issues

    Its funny you mention that because when I owned the Evolution bipod I removed the QD mount and replaced it with clamp style mount in order to reduce weight. I was looking at the Tier-One bipod this afternoon wondering if I could do the same thing, because it weighs 2.89 ounces. Please look at...
  15. Bigdude

    I have bipod issues

    Thanks for your input. Most likely there is no bipod in existence that will satisfy me. Therefore, I am keeping the Tier-One Tactical bipod.
  16. Bigdude

    I have bipod issues

    Yes I know, I checked that bipod out some time ago.
  17. Bigdude

    I have bipod issues

    Thats my plan now. The only reason that I have that Weaver on there is because I bought it some time ago while it was on sale. It was an impulse buy. When I purchased it I had no plan on how I would use it. The only reason I bought it was because of the extremely good sale price, no other...
  18. Bigdude

    I have bipod issues

    Yes the Weaver is 40 oz. But what do you mean by "compromised"? I think the Tier-One bipod that I have is very solid and will not break. I realize that more weight could be saved by replacing the Weaver and plan to do it.
  19. Bigdude

    I have bipod issues

    I prefer shooting lighter rifles because I am smaller in stature. Also it seems that I shoot better with them.
  20. Bigdude

    I have bipod issues

    Yes you're correct and I am strongly considering it.
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