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    Gunsmithing Barrel blank identification

    I picked up several barrel blanks from an estate sale. Most were match barrels from years back, and most were Douglas. This one didn’t have any identification that I could see. Any chance someone recognized the maker? It’s a 26” stainless .308 barrel, 10 twist. I know it’s not much to go on...
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    CDI FN action modification for AICS

    I recently acquired an FN CRF short action, and want to make it use the AICS mags that my other rifles use. It looks like PTG is about the only game in town now, but before I go that direction I’d like to try something different. Does anyone have the spec that you used to use to machine actions...
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    Shoutout to Cameraland NY

    @gr8fuldoug , I did my part! A little while back my wife decided she wanted a camera, so I called Joel at CameralandNY. Not only was he the very first to with me Merry Christmas this year and gave me an amazing deal on the camera and a pile of accessories, he also gave her a book to help her...
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    Gunsmithing Griffin SPRM drawing

    A friend needs to attach an accessory to a Griffin SPRM mount. Griffin doesn't have an attachment that will work, so I'm going to make him one. I'd like to use the 45 edges for alignment. I've measured it, but I'd prefer to use their actual spec over making to a measurement. Does anyone have...
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    Accessories WTB 6.8 SPC / Valkyrie Rem 700 bolt

    I’m considering building a Remington 700 in .224 Valkyrie on a budget for my boys to get into competition. I have a stock and barrel blank, I just need an action. If you have a 6.8 bolt, 700 action, or barreled action you’d like to sell, let me know your price. If you have one and want to...
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    Gunsmithing Feeding problem with AICS mags

    I'm trying to get a couple AICS mags feeding right for a friend in a .308 I built him, and they're being uncooperative. For reference, my unmodified mags feed flawlessly in this rifle. The feed lips had been tweaked already, so I brought them back into spec. I've played with different...
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    6mmAR/243LBC performance

    Most of the data I'm finding is for long barrels, around 26". Anybody know what velocity is typical for a 105 hybrid in a 20" barrel? How about an 18" barrel?
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    Gunsmithing Gunsmithing deals thread

    After several people here benefitted from the 30% code I found last week, it occurred to me that we could use a thread similar to the Hide and Seek thread, but dedicated to tooling suppliers. To start it off, here is today's Enco code: 20% OFF with promo code: 20TU8 through 11pm ET on 8/12/14...
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    Gunsmithing Adding coolant to a lathe

    I'm in the process of adding coolant to my Southbend Fourteen lathe and would like ideas on how to add a drain to the chip pan. I know some use a pan they sit on the ways to catch it, but I think I'd prefer to just put a drain on the pan, that way anything that hit the pan could be collected...
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    Pics and info request for a beautiful old rifle

    There are two purposes for this thread. First is to show some pictures of this classy lady in 'before' condition, and second to make sure there's no reason I shouldn't use it to build on. A number of years ago my uncle gave this Springfield 1903A3 in .308 Norma Mag to my younger brother. He...
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    Accurate Mag WSM OAL?

    I've searched and found several different answers. Does anyone know the inside length of an Accurate Magazine WSM mag? I plan to do load development this weekend, but the mags won't be here until next week.
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    Rifle Scopes Best low-light hunting scope for $1000

    My dad is looking for a scope for his hunting rifle, and his needs are well outside my typical requirements so I have no clue what to recommend. It will see very few shots over 100 yards, so a top power of 9x to 15x is plenty. His primary requirement is that it work well in low light, as it...
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    Gunsmithing Recommended tooling for barrel work

    So, I have this brand-new-to-me Southbend Fourteen, and am about ready to start making some practice chips. Before I start ordering cutting tools, is there anything in particular you've found to work well? As an example, this guy lists what he uses, but I'd think he's paying a premium to get...
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    How do these gunsmiths stay in business?

    By creating loyalty in their customers. It's hard to see, but that's my truck sitting by the paint booth in Accurate Ordnance's shop. I lost the alternator on the way home from Alabama. I wasn't worried about the mechanical diesel getting me home, but was a little concerned about the...
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    Oil spray on scope

    Anybody have a problem with oil spray on their ocular lens when running suppressed? I just put this rifle together, and noticed after a couple of magazines that I had spray coming out of the charging handle gap and coating the scope lens. It's a 16" midlength, H2 buffer, auto carrier, and BCM...
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    Crossfit, Day 1

    DONE.
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    Shoulder pain

    Last year I finally started getting back in shape, and have been working out most of this year. I've taken it slow and am right on track where I want to be, but am limited by old shoulder problems. When I was around 12 or 13 I hurt my right shoulder pulling back a bow that was too big for me...
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    Rifle Scopes New scope- Burris MTAC mil/mil

    I just got a heads-up about a new offering from Burris. A year or so ago they came out with the Tac-30 1-4x, and I bought one of the first ones for 3 gun. It has exceeded my expectations significantly. Soon afterwards they came out with the MTAC, which was an upgrade to the TAC30. Now it...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns One of the Great Unwashed no longer.

    STI Tactical 5.0 in .40.
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    Photos Colors

    I liked the coloring in this one, it's just an iPhone pic from yesterday.
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