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  1. J

    Gunsmithing Would like to convert my Tikka T3 to a 223 AI

    cheap and easy to do, and should net you a bit more speed... how much depends on barrel length, and powder/projectile selections.
  2. J

    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    If you're going to feed it cheap mil-surp what are you trying to do? You're not practicing a skill because you can't get good feed back on what you are doing, right/wrong because the ammo is so inaccurate compared to the platform. Are you shooting the low quality ammo just hear the gun go bang?
  3. J

    Gunsmithing New house, new garage. . .

    There are some very high strength epoxy systems for industrial uses, that bond to the concrete almost better than concrete sticks to concrete. It will survive 60,000 lb forklifts, 5000 PSI pressure washing etc... very expensive stuff, but nearly indestructible. With any flooring system ask...
  4. J

    Gunsmithing torque wrench

    i've got both the borka and the FAT, and I like the borka quite a bit more.
  5. J

    Night Vision NV choices

    4g, got one, had some time with a buddy last weekend. He took off his omin-green and looked through the 4g, he said wholly shit thats awesome. After looking through his 3g, I concur. I have not had time with a omni WP, but I imagine they are quite close to the 4g.
  6. J

    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    I concur completely, In the real world faster, lower drag projectiles minimize the misjudgement of wind, and range, and therefore make hits easier to achieve.
  7. J

    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    Generally short barrels are more accurate than long ones Here is a test a guy did with 300 mag, and cutting the barrel down. http://rifleshooter.com/2013/12/300-winchester-magnum-how-does-barrel-length-change-velocity-a-16-300-win-mag/ Many factory 300 mag offerings are 26" bbls, so you'd need...
  8. J

    Gunsmithing Mitutoyo Digital Solar Powered Caliper

    have the solar powered one. love it. Got tired of the battery ones always going dead whenI needed them the most.
  9. J

    Gunsmithing ITAR and the hobby gunsmith

    01 vs 07 is an ATF classification need to pay ITAR registration is Department of State classification Two different agencies, two different rule sets. You can be an ATF manufacturer and not a Department of State manufacturer. Or potentially the reverse, or be a manufacturer according to both...
  10. J

    Gunsmithing ITAR and the hobby gunsmith

    I can provide you with a document that says if you are doing those things you do need to pay ITAR. https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/compliance/documents/ITARRegReqFirearmsManufacturers.pdf ITAR is a Dept of State thing, so unless is a State document that says you don't its of somewhat dubious...
  11. J

    Gunsmithing Building a sbr legally?

    The form was written by someone who had an 1800's view of firearms and you needed a blacksmith to change barrels, so they made a form that doesn't consider the possibility that barrel length could be changed easily. Fill out the form based on a length you plan on having. not a permanent...
  12. J

    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    just cuz your holding a hammer doesn't mean the world is made of nails. and 400 pc of 243 brass is probably 2-4 barrel life's of reloading.
  13. J

    Night Vision Sniper’s Hide Group Buy on the new 4G Intens PVS-14 in White Phosphor

    Talked to Nicole a few weeks ago, she had said the 20 they allocated to the group buy were sold. She did offer me a very reasonable deal, and I got my unit this weekend. I've only been able to get out into the back yard, but the clarity/resolution through the view finder is so much better than...
  14. J

    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    There are lots of good choices in the 243/6mm range. All depends what you want to do with it. DTA gives you the long action option, so something like a 6-284 if your a speed freak. If you want accuracy, then look to what the F-class guys are running, like a 6 dasher, 6xc etc..... There is...
  15. J

    Gunsmithing Lapping scope rings

    Or use wider rings with more surface to interact with the scope tube. Lapping/aligning was a whole lot more important when rings were 1/2" wide, only 2 screws, and twisted into your bases, and scopes had highly polished tubes and big magnum cartridges. That was almost a recipe for slipping if...
  16. J

    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    based on their track record, even if they announce a new product tomorrow, you should have a good 3-5 years before you can buy it. =PPP so if you want a SRS get one.
  17. J

    Gunsmithing If you were to start a business...

    wile e. coyote super genius gunsmithing
  18. J

    Gun Safe recommendations

    above first, if you've got 20k to spend, then you can talk to 'real' vault people. They sell and install the same stuff that goes into your local bank. Its available, but not cheap. 1st tier - graffunder or brown 2nd - any TL-15 rated safe 3rd 1/4" or thicker plate safe below this level by on...
  19. J

    Suppressors Supersonic rounds through suppressed rifle, hearing safe? Do you wear ear pro?

    Depends if your asking OSHA or your audiologist. 140db is the line where OSHA says no longer hearing safe for the workplace, for an impact noise source and hearing protection is required. There are also formulas where you can input the level of sound, the number of exposure events etc... to...
  20. J

    Gunsmithing DIY Muzzle Device Installation on Precision Bolt Action?

    The brakeout installation sheet has the torque spec on it. 20-55 ft-lbs
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