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    Gunsmithing Dual ejector springs on a factory Rem 700 bolt with a factory extractor

    Hello guys wondering if you guys have ran across this ? I bought some 223 Remington actions and the bolts have the relief cut for a second ejection plunger . Now that the action is barreled when cycled the brass gets hung up sticking in the bolt at a angle ? It seems to push the brass into the...
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    Gunsmithing Timing muzzle brake off the end of the barrel

    I've heard of this being done but haven't found any details looking around online for help . The AR15 barrel is .740 OD and 11/16-24 3A threads need .688 so there's not enough shoulder to tighten up on. The brake is a SilencerCo and measuring with a depth gage the back of the brake is square...
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    Hawkins and PTG bottom metal

    I bought a stock inletted for Hawkins bottom metal but don't have one here will the PTG work in that opening ? The PTG metal I have here drops in but seems to be low in the inlet ? Has anyone mixed the two or are they totally different ?
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    Bolt fluting

    Hello I need to have a bolt fluted fairly quick for a customer who do you guys recommend ? We normally send them to LRI but they're changing out machines right now and are quoting a month out . Thanks
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    Gunsmithing Gunwerks barrel tenon specs ??

    Hello anyone have the specs or the drawing for the tenon ? I emailed them about the links being dead on their site . Edit to add Gunwerks sent me the drawing here it is if someone else needs it .
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    BDL magazine system for Ti Remington clone actions

    Looking for a way to use a BDL style floor plate with a Mack bros Ti action . Been gathering parts for a build and didn't notice the cutout in the bottom of the action will not take the sheet metal internal magazine. I have the new and old style HS setups but there're heavy and the new style...
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    Gunsmithing Modifying a carbon stock

    I picked up a Christensen arms stock to use on another brand action and the ejection port doesn't line up right . I've taken an endmill to fiberglass stocks to cut for bolt stops and lengthen the cutout for the ejection port but haven't tried carbon stocks. Is there a right way to do this...
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    Gunsmithing .264 Winchester rebarrel

    I have an old Remington rifle in this caliber that needs a new barrel . Doing some reading it looks like they came with 1 in 9 twists from the factory . Is this caliber like the ole 22-250 fast with light bullets slower twist rate or should it be up dated with a faster twist rate for heavier...
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    Gunsmithing Remington Arms any info out there ?

    Since the sale I've been watching for any info on who they are and what their plans are with the brand . Hope this is ok in here it does have something to do with gunsmithing .
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    Gunsmithing Source for Mini M16 extractors ?

    Doing a google search I don't see anyone offering them for sale anyone have a good source ? Thanks ED PS I want to install this myself not sending the bolt to have the work done.
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    Gunsmithing Opening up a Remington 223 bolt face or reducing a 308 to .224 Valkyrie size.

    I have a .308 bolt and would like to use it on a Valkyrie build . PTG makes a bolt for this but it kills the budget for this budget build. I've look at trying to solder in a spacer then cutting for a M16 extractor but would it possible to recut for the stock style extractor ? The other idea is...
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    Gunsmithing Rebarreling Ruger No1 rifles

    A friend has a rifle that needs a new barrel and I would like to try it . Looking around theres not much for info online about doing this . Anyone know of any resources books video etc that give info on the extractors and tuning them to shoot ? Thanks Ed
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    Gunsmithing Gre-tan reamer holder

    Can someone that has this holder measure the thumb screws length for me ? I bought some that are 21/2 " but seem short. Thanks
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    Gunsmithing PMAG® 10 5.56 AC™ – AICS Short Action

    I couldn't find the thread guys were looking for a mag like this. Hoping they offer a five round size for looks .
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    Gunsmithing Rebarreling a Remington 541-s

    I took on this project for a friend thinking it would be nice to work on a rimfire for a change. He said it wouldn't group well after trying different ammo . After cutting the shank to match the factory barrel I noticed the shoulder on the factory barrel is about .023 off the action . If I zero...
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    Gunsmithing Marking caliber on left handed rifle barrel

    Getting ready to mark this and it dawned on me a right handed rifle is marked on the left with the name serial etc . Should the left handed rifle be a mirror image ? We don't have a lefty in stock and looking online factory Remingtons look marked on the left side. Thanks
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    SOLD !!!! Thanks 270 wsm brass , bullets and dies

    Hello I bought some items from an estate sale and moving caliber items I don't need. In the bags are 150 pieces of 270 wsm brass 140 new and 20 that looked once fired . 85 bucks for all Really dont want to split it up. PayPal FF is fine will ship flat rate box included. Thanks
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    Gunsmithing Tig weld a bolt knob stud on remington

    Anyone here offer this service for Remington ? After doing a ton of them I finally screwed up. I would try it myself but only have mig and acetylene torches. Thanks
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    Gunsmithing Mesa Precision Arms carbon fiber stock barrel channel

    Hello I'm looking at this stock for a project but need a M40 ish barrel channel. Can this barrel channel be opened up like fiberglass stocks by sanding ? I bought a carbon barrel in 45 cal so the OD is much larger.
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    Gunsmithing 700 Remington stainless replacement bolt for 223

    Hello looking for leads on a stainless replacement bolt . Remington doesn't offer 223 actions so my plan was to order a action tube stripped and order a bolt . Lead times for PTG is 8 to 12 weeks not leaving me time to assemble before early youth season . I found the bolt body and handle...
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