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    Gunsmithing Looking for a gunsmith that won't hold rifle

    Re: Looking for a gunsmith that won't hold rifle Any gunsmith that is not backed up with work is not an experienced smith. If a smth tells you he will have it done in a week, it's a crap shot. The smiths with a back up have it for a reason, they are good at what they do and their work is in...
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    Gunsmithing 1or 3 phase for lathe,mill

    Re: 1or 3 phase for lathe,mill Many of lathes, made in america are 3 phase, but the quality and precision that they were made with are second to none. They can be had for some pretty decent prices if you take your time and look around.The slightly older (1960's)Models They are superior...
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    Gunsmithing Old Firearms, Please Read

    As a retired Gunsmith and as a person who collects old rifles, I've been seeing a lot of old guns modified or parts ruined because people don't know how to properly restore them, spray the barreled actions with Gun-Kote or similar finishes. Sporterize them, chop of barrels, improperly polish...
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    Savage MKII build (pic heavy) UPDATE-FINALLY DONE!

    Re: Savage MKII build (pic heavy) Looks great, I'd get the 1/8" thick bottom metal from www.savagegunsmithing.com. It makes a difference in accuracy and you can torque it without it bending. They also do a great accuracy package, my BRJ has now shot a best of .117", 5 shots at 50 yds with...
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    cleaning rimfires

    Re: cleaning rimfires <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Michael N</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike Gibson of MGM targets taught me this when I was first starting to shoot USPSA . This is listed under "Mike Thoughts" on the MGM website and I...
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    cleaning rimfires

    Re: cleaning rimfires The JB Bore Cleaner is great for badly fouled 22 bores. I has a 22 LR like yours, I used lead remover, Shooters choice and finally JB Bore cleaner followed by JB Bore shine. Both great products and if used properly, will not hurt the bore. I got a good part of the...
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    1 MOA Out of the box

    Re: 1 MOA Out of the box Give me the money for an annie and I'll be your frind for life. I can only afford the Savage, but she's are very good shooter. I miss really nice wood on the rifle. Gotta pay if you want the pretty wood and hand fitting. Enjoy your annie, fine weapon, just out of my...
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    1 MOA Out of the box

    Re: 1 MOA Out of the box <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmallBoreSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Shot these over the fall with the Marlin 917v with the factory stock. Bipod and rear bag. </div></div> Nice shooting, but you have to...
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    1 MOA Out of the box

    Re: 1 MOA Out of the box My Savage, once tweeked a little shoots in the .1" range, 5 shots @ 50. I have not shot it at 100 yet, too darn cold (-22 this AM), but with the right wind, it should do well. No need to spend more money on anything other than the Savage. The 10-22's are nice, but...
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    Savage MKII-TR Range Report (Kind Of)

    Re: Savage MKII-TR Range Report (Kind Of) I had Savagegunsmithing do an accurizing job on my MKII, it went from shooting .4"@ 50 to a best of .1",5 shots @ 50. The trigger breaks like glass at 10 oz, does not even feel like an accutrigger anymore. The rifle shoots like it has eyes, they...
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    100 yard comparison of Eley and Wolf and ??

    Re: 100 yard comparison of Eley and Wolf and ?? An H&R Model 12 is not exactly a target rifle, so I think your groups are darn good. The H&R's are nice rifles, but a good Savage or CZ will most likely get you under 1". It looks like you know how to shoot. Just keep practicing, you'll get...
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    DIP Savage Rimfire Base

    Re: DIP Savage Rimfire Base The owner was saying about 2 weeks out or less, a bunch just went to be anadized. I have one a think they are the best mounts made, It would be worth the wait. Everyone wants one because they fit so nice, are solid and look great. John K
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    Bedding The Gas Block On A Mimi 14

    There are some who advocate free floating the gas block, but I have proven that doing it right, bedding the gas block improves the accuracy. Many on another site have increased their accuracy by bedding. I'm a retired Gunsmith and have tried just about anything you can think of on a Mini...
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    MKII TR-What to do?

    Re: MKII TR-What to do? Anything you can do to increase the strength of the little bit of wood in the Savage stock is a good thing. They may have not designed the stock as I would have liked it in that area, but my Savage sure does shoot. I think it's the best value for the money. Heck, it...
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    Advanced Marksmanship Fundamentals of Marksmanship.

    Re: Fundamentals of Marksmanship. Fantastic post. My biggest problem is harsh winters and no decent range to shoot at in the winter. When you can only shoot in the spring, summer and a little bit of fall, you have to start all over when the good weather comes. Dry firing helps as does a...
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    Small base dies

    Re: Small base dies I don't know if the LC 09 brass is better than the old LC, but it chambers perfect in my semi auto with using a FL sizing die. I used to use a SB die for the first sizing, but then found it has not been necessary with the LC brass I've been getting as of late. The LC cases...
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    Neck turner recomedations?

    Re: Neck turner recomedations? I've had a knck turner accessory for my Foster case trimmer that I've had for over 20 years. It may not be the best set up, but with a little case turning lube, it does a very good job, nice even cuts, very smooth and accurate. Were I to buy somthing new, I'd...
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    MKII TR-What to do?

    Re: MKII TR-What to do? I think it would help due to the fact that many Savage RF's like a litle more than 15 inch pounds of torque and when you try to go over 15, it bends the stock metal and damages the wood in the stock. The heavier metal also seems to spread the torque over the whole...
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    Savage MKII-TR Range Report (Kind Of)

    Re: Savage MKII-TR Range Report (Kind Of) Not bad groups for bulk ammo. Try some Wolf MT and your groups will close up. I had mine Savage 22 accurized and now it shoots in the .1" range @ 50 yards. It used to shoot in the .4's No ranges here and a lot of snow, so I have not been able to shoot...
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    MKII TR-What to do?

    Re: MKII TR-What to do? The thicker bottom metal does away with any need for pillars, allows more torque without bending the thin stock metal which crushes the wood in the stock. Due to the way that the Savage screws hold the action, it could even increase accuracy, but I have not done any...
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