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    Gunsmithing A little off the beaten path...Pre-64 Winchester 94 Lever Action HELP!

    Hey all, I have been "gifted" a couple of OLD firearms that belonged to my Great Uncle, including a Remington 870 Wingmaster 20ga shotgun that I have a thread going in the Shotgun subforum, but also a Winchester 94 in .30 WCF/.30-30 (pre-64...made in 1949 according to its serial number range)...
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    Any Experiences with "PowerTac" Lights?

    Hey folks, I was just shown a new flashlight that a colleague of mine received as a gift from his soon-to-be-father-in-law for Christmas. It was a "PowerTac Warrior" model with a rating of 650/350/100/20 lumens respectively at its 4 settings, a strobe at 650, with an alleged 400+ meter beam...
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    FYI: Magpul 10LR/SR - 10-round .308 PMAGs - IN STOCK

    I just snagged a few for my own T&E and thought I'd pass along the news for anyone looking the new 10-round SR/LR! AR .308 PMAG M3 | Brownells Good luck all (in stock at of 4:00p Eastern)!
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    Super VEPR .308 - Any first-hand users/reports?

    So a guy I work with is always buying/selling/trading into some of the weirdest and unusual firearms, showed me some pics earlier of a Molot Super VEPR in .308 that he picked up yesterday evening. While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I have to admit that it is a good looking rifle, very...
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    Fatal Error Message on Sniper's Hide?

    I have, at seemingly random times and in various locations throughout the forum, received the same "Fatal Error" message when trying to load a page, or post a reply to a topic, etc. The message is: Fatal error: Memcache is not installed in [path]/includes/class_datastore.php on line 185 I...
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    Seekins SP223 Precision AR Project

    Well, This one has been a long-time in the works and as you can tell from the pics...it still isn't done yet!! ;) Anyway, here are a couple pics of my build-in-progress that I have been promising a couple folks now for the last several weeks. In brief: Seekins Precision SP223 Lower Receiver...
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    SLR Rifleworks DA7 Adjustable Gas Block - ?? for Current Owners

    Does anyone currently have a DA7 adjustable gas block from SLR Rifleworks? If so, I would really appreciate it if someone could possibly take a quick measurement for me. I need to know either: a) the height of the block from the centerline of the bore to the top of the block; OR b) the...
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    Atlas Bipod - Complete Kit?

    A while back, I recall seeing some outfit (it may have been Kasey/B&T direct or an authorized vendor), offering a "Complete Atlas Bipod Kit" that included: 1) Atlas bipod/mounting setup of choice; 2) Atlas Leg Extensions; 3) Atlas spikes (and/or claws)...can't recall if it was one or both; and...
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    Seekins Upper Gunsmithing Question

    Ok...wasn't sure whether to put this up in the Semi-auto or in the Gunsmithing forum, but figured it might get more traffic here from those in the know. I am getting ready to do a couple of barrel installs (one on my personal iRMT-3 and one on a friend's iRMT-R). I already have a 1-1/8"...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns A Bit Off Topic: Value of a Colt Anaconda

    Ok...so not exactly a "sidearm" in the traditional sense (unless you are arming for a bear hunt backup), but nevertheless: Does anyone know the approximately value (trade and cash prices) for a Colt Anaconda, .44Mag/Spl, 6", complete with Colt Blue Plastic Box and paperwork (cardboard box...
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    Gunsmithing Sort-of Gunsmithing Question re: Torque Wrench

    Hey gents, So to make a very long story a whole lot shorter...I loaned my 25-250<span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">FT/LB</span></span> torque wrench to someone and I'm not going to be getting it back. I had it for many, MANY years...so long in fact that I...
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    Hearing Protection Headband Cover/Replacement

    Ok gents, I tried running a search of the Hide and the net on this but didn't really turn up what I'm looking for (probably my fault as my google-fu has been a little off lately). My favorite pair of electronic ear protection has unfortunately seen its better days. I was noticing at the range...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Source for STI 2011 Mags/Parts?

    I am in the market for some additional STI 2011 mags, as well as a few other parts. I'm just curious where folks are buying their STI products and who might have the best pricing. To make things easier, I have already priced/determined availability with: Brazos Custom/1911Store.com (where I...
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    Anyone having problems with e-mail notification?

    I have received several PMs over the last 12hrs or so and have not gotten a single e-mail notification. While it isn't a big deal, I have always gotten them in the past. Checked my settings in "My Preferences" and everything seems correct...receiving other e-mails to my listed e-mail account...
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    CMP Rulebook - Vintage Sniper Rifle Matches

    There have been some questions/concerns/issues re: the Vintage Sniper Rifle (VSR) Matches and compliance with the rules/regs on approved rifles, equipment/optics, modifications. Here is a link to the 2011 CMP rulebook which governs the matches: http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/Rulebook.pdf...
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold Scope Questions/ID/Value?

    Okay guys, Stupid, "I-should-already-know-the-answer-to-this-question", question time. A fella that I do some work for from time to time just brought some stuff to my office that he's looking to sell or trade to fund his latest "business misadventure" (a.k.a. - DIVORCE) and to possibly trade...
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    What is this M1A/M14 Stock???

    Okay, Trying to make a long story short, a neighbor and guy whom I have done some shooting with over the years passed away about a month-and-a-half ago. His wife, being an incredible woman and a dear friend to me and my family, has been asking for my help to go through some of her husbands...
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    Magpul Stock Query

    Okay guys, I have searched high and low and everywhere in between without any luck on this subject and I have had ZERO luck finding anything, so I'm hoping that someone here may have some insight. I have a like new complete AR-15 lower that I have been considering selling because it has been...
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    Anybody know/heard from Hide Member Captain Kirk?

    Hey Gents, Sorry for the nature of this post, but I need some help getting in touch with a member here. I am trying to get in contact with Captain Kirk (aka - KRock459; aka - Kirk Roberts of Arlington, WA). I am one of several members who got in on a custom stock deal that Kirk offered back...
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    Tripod Head Suggestions

    Hey guys, I posted this in the Optics/Observation Devices Forum but have received only a few views and no replies, so I thought I'd try the equipment forum and see if I might dig up any useful info. I recently broke my aging 322RC2 grip head when I knocked my tripod off the bench and onto a...
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