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  1. 71firebird400

    What method do you prefer? (POLL)

    Just wondering what method is most popular. Feel free to chime in with what's worked, what hasn't and what you'd recommend. Always looking to learn as I'm a bit "old school" myself.
  2. 71firebird400

    Gunsmithing Help an idiot drill a hole and tap it!

    First off, I have <span style="font-weight: bold">zero</span> machinist experience! I'm wanting to drill a hole in a Ruger Revolver (investment cast frame) and thread in a set screw. The diameter needed will be 6-40 or so (this will be used for a trigger over-travel stop, so the set screw can...
  3. 71firebird400

    Helicopter rescues R/C Airplane

    Coolest thing I've seen in a while- http://youtu.be/ffEYqGGYXRk
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    Shoulder Bumping Inconsistencies

    I'm trying to wrap my head around this one; Fired Lapua brass (338LM) Forster FL Die w/ expander ball installed Redding Competition Shellholders Lee Lube Measured fired cases and they were all +.005"; gauge was zero'd out using virgin brass. Took two cases and started with the .010"...
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    Black Ops Precision Jaeger (338 LM)

    I just recently took delivery of my Black Ops Precision Jaeger in 338 Lapua Mag. I haven't seen a lot of pictures of the Black Ops rifles online so I thought I'd share a couple images; so far the rifle has been stellar. Fit/finish is better than anything else I've come across and it is shooting...
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    Gunsmithing Model 70 National Match Clone Questions

    I've been thinking about putting together a build that would emulate a pre-64 Model 70 National Match in 30-06. I would want it externally to look identical to the factory rifles (period correct) but with a trued action, bedded stock, and custom barrel (and hopefully custom-rifle accuracy). I...
  7. 71firebird400

    338 Bottom Metal; CIP Magazines?

    Can someone please explain to me what's going on here. My understanding is that the older AI mag's had a max OAL of somewhere around 3.650", but the new "CIP" magazines have an OAL of 3.750"? Is this correct? Is it possible to use the new magazines in bottom metal that came with the older mags...
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    Realistic TRG-42 Expecations?

    Hi, I'm in the market for another 338LM and am considering either a TRG-42 or a custom built on a Surgeon XL action. I know that more than likely the custom will be more accurate, but I'm wondering what the honest expectations of a TRG are? Ideally I'd like 1/2 MOA at long range. I'm not in...
  9. 71firebird400

    Brass shows pressure signs with age?

    Hi, This is somewhat of a boneheaded question, but I can't wrap my head around what is going on here. Went out and shot some loads several months ago with once-fired Lapua brass (it had been fired as brand new Lapua ammo through my rifle). Worked my way up to max load and it extracted fine...
  10. 71firebird400

    What's your most fun rifle?

    <span style="font-weight: bold">Not necessarily your best shooting, most expensive, or the 'crown jewel' of your collection; just the one that you get the most enjoyment out of. </span> Personally, mine is my cheapest centerfire rifle- SPS Tactical in a B&C stock and an aftermarket trigger...
  11. 71firebird400

    Gunsmithing 338LM Action?

    I'd like to get a custom rifle built early next year in 338LM and am considering what action to base it off of. Some of Lowlights recent comments about custom actions have concerned me, and considering the expense of such an endeavor I'd really like to do this right. Here are the contenders I'm...
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    Suppressors Good Handgun for a Gift? (<$1K)

    My brother will be graduating from college next May and I'd like to get him a handgun for working his ass off and getting an electrical engineering degree in 3 years, graduating at age 20. He currently has a Taurus PT1911 which he loves, he really likes the 1911's and the 45 ACP in general...
  13. 71firebird400

    GemPro 250 Scale (UniqueTek) Review

    A friend talked me into purchasing one of these scales so I thought I'd write up a little review. Previously I was using a Lee Safety Scale, which has reloaded nearly a thousand 308 without flaw but I've never been a fan of how long it would take the scale to settle down and I found the overall...
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    Rifle Scopes What rail to run with EREK?

    I know you're all shaking your head at ANOTHER EREK question but I reassure you I have searched and can't find much of anything besides how to set the zero-stop with these knobs. My question, and I admit I don't have a thorough understanding of how the EREK operates, is what rail is preferable...
  15. 71firebird400

    Rifle Scopes NF MLR Line Thickness (SFP)

    Hi, I am trying to compare the NP-R1 and MLR reticle in the Nightforce 5.5-22X. I am concerned with the line thickness, because most of what I do is shoot paper and other various targets. According to NF's website, the NP-R1 has a line thickness of .062 MOA. I assume this is at max power even...
  16. 71firebird400

    Rifle Scopes Mark 4 Tracking

    Hi, I have reviewed old threads and google'd the topic but I can't find a definite answer regarding whether a Leupold Mark 4 tracks consistently? This will be on a 338LM, and I am considering the 6.5-20x50 model. It's between the Mark 4 and a NF 5.5-22 and the truth is, if the Leupold can...
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