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  1. Smithcollector

    Destroyed Jewel triggers

    Last week I chambered a bullet seated into the lands and then tried to extract it, dumping a case full of powder into my single shot Surgeon action. I couldn't even close the bolt before cleaning it out. I thought I cleaned everything up thoroughly, even taking the bolt apart and wiping it...
  2. Smithcollector

    Reloading Equipment Various 224 and 204 Projectiles for Sale

    I won't break up lots, and will cover shipping via USPS. Payment via USPO money order or Paypal Lot 1: Sierra Varminter .224 50gr Spitzer # 1340, 3x100, $70 Lot 2: SOLD Sierra Varminter .224 40gr Hollow Point # 1385, 5x100, $110 Lot 3: Midsouth Varmint Nightmare Extreme .224 50gr SP. 1x500...
  3. Smithcollector

    Bottom metal for 223 bolt gun build

    Does anyone make metal magazines for a 223? I have a chassis that uses the plastic AI mags, would like to switch to something smoother and that doesn't seem fragile / cheap. Any recommendations?
  4. Smithcollector

    Gunsmithing A good bedding job?

    How do I tell if I have a good, effective bedding job? What are the signs (other than the POA wandering) that it's time to redo it? A follow-up question, I have two older Surgeon actions (sequential serial numbers, so hopefully made about the same time). Both are in bedded Manners stocks. Would...
  5. Smithcollector

    Any experience with Peltor ComTac VI?

    Need to replace an older set of Peltors. I see the Comtac VI appears to be available. I will not have any use for comms, but would pay the premium for the VI over the III (Defender versions of each) if the audio performance was better than the Comtac IIIs. I'm interested in sound quality...
  6. Smithcollector

    Suppressors Baffle Strike SDN6 - how can 223 bullet strike a 308 can?

    I just got an SDN-6 back from AAC after they repaired a second baffle strike. Each was from a different 223 / 556 - one a SCAR, one a LWRC. The suppressor is for a 7.62mm. How in the world am I getting baffle strikes with a 223? Both times I'm using factory ammunition with a 69 grain Sierrra...
  7. Smithcollector

    Training Courses 2019 Precision Rifle Expo

    I see the 2019 dates and registration info are up on the Arena website https://www.arenatrainingfacility.com/events-1/2019-precision-rifle-expo
  8. Smithcollector

    Rifle Scopes Tangent Theta 5-25 and Spuhr

    I recently bought a Tangent Theta 525P. My thoughts on the scope itself are further below. I like to use Spuhr unimounts, and planned to swap out a S&B with this new scope. So when I dropped the TT into the old Spuhr mount and torqued to 20 in/lbs (Spuhr's suggested range is 15-25), the...
  9. Smithcollector

    Modify AXMC 300WM magazine for 30-06?

    I'd like to have a barrel chambered in 30-06 or 280 Rem for my AXMC, but magazines aren't available. I would not think the 300WM magazines would work, but wondered if anyone had success with modifying the 300WM magazine, and if you experienced any reliability issues?
  10. Smithcollector

    Should Accuracy International AX308 muzzle brake tighten onto shoulder of barrel?

    Took off the brake today and when I went to reinstall it, the brake tightens up to the barrel at a right angle to the correct position. It looks like the threads will engage in only one position. I don't think I've lost a washer. Is the brake held in position only by the set screw?
  11. Smithcollector

    Syrac gas block installation

    I have a White Oak barrel on which I would like to install a Syrac adjustable block. However, the barrel diameter is taken down to 0.75" only 0.25" from the gas port. Is this enough room to install the Syrac block? In other words, how far from the back of the block is the gas hole?
  12. Smithcollector

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Is it normal for a 4" 1911 to eject brass straight back?

    I feel stupid for asking this. I only have 1 Commander-type 1911, a Kimber Pro Eclipse II. It has never jammed or given me any trouble, except for ejecting brass almost perfectly between my eyes. Not every shot, but at least 1 per magazine. I've done some internet searching, with responses...
  13. Smithcollector

    When to pitch 223 brass?

    I keep an ammo can of 223 loads that I use for plinking - cans, rocks, armadillos, etc. I basically worked up a load that all of my ARs shoot pretty well (69 Sierra over 25.3 grains of R15) and keep the ammo on hand, reloading as I run low. I full length size using a Redding bushing die. I...
  14. Smithcollector

    What is difference in Redding 308 bushing die and 260 die?

    Any reason I can't use a 308 Redding bushing die with a bushing for a 260 neck to load 260 cases, or do I need the 260 bushing die?
  15. Smithcollector

    Suppressors My SDN-6 got Baffle-Struck, what now?

    I bought a factory-new AR with a factory-pinned AAC mount last month, and today spent time sighting it in with hand loaded 69gr Sierras. After I got the scope set, I attached my fairly new SDN-6. First shot was about 4" low at 100 yards. I fired the last few rounds I had with pretty inconsistent...
  16. Smithcollector

    Sidearms & Scatterguns SIG 1911 slide locks back on takedown notch

    I'm fairly new to 1911's, and have tried searching for this and can't find a definitive answer. When i slowly draw the slide back on my new SIG, with an empty magazine inserted, the slide will often catch on the takedown notch. Usually a slight bump will free the slide. A couple of things I...
  17. Smithcollector

    Loose primer pockets in New Winchester 223 brass

    I normally use Remington brass, but bought a few bags of Winchester. When I seated the CCI primers with the RCBS priming tool I noticed the primers seemed to seat much easier than with the Remington brass. There was slight resistance, compared to a much more pronounced "seat" before. I have no...
  18. Smithcollector

    Question about measuring length to ogive

    I recently bought a Hornady OAL gauge and am trying to measure and work up seating depths a little more precisely. I started with my AR with a 69 SMK and measured an average +/- 1.965 over several measurings. I then used a 80 SMK and got 1.985 average. So my question is: why does it matter which...
  19. Smithcollector

    AICS fed as a single action?

    Will I have any problems feeding a Rem700 action on an AICS by dropping the round in front of the bolt, or will I need to use the magazine or manually push the round up into the barrel before closing the bolt? In other words, I want to operate an AICS-mounted repeater as a single action. I have...
  20. Smithcollector

    5 lb RL 15 container sealed?

    Just bought a 5lb can and when I got it home I noticed it wasnt sealed up. Should it be? Never seen one not sealed up before. Bought it from a big shop which sells lots of supplies. Looks like r15. Probably paranoid. Thoughts?
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