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  1. G

    Gunsmithing First AR-15 Build Questions

    I've just assembled my first AR-15 lower and have some questions: 1. On the bottom of the receiver are 2 screw holes. One accepts the long screw for the pistol grip. There is another hole right next to it with a large Allen head screw in it. It doesn't appear to serve any particular purpose...
  2. D

    Range Report New 700 build range report

    I bought this rifle about 2 years ago. It was a 700 SPS-V .308. I paid about $480 out the door for it, bought an HS stock on ebay for around $200, old style trigger set at 2.5 pounds from tac-ops for $100, cut to 21", re-crowned and threaded for $60, steel bedded for cost of materials $20, YHM...
  3. 03psd

    Sako AV for Build or Sell It?

    Considering a 300WM build. Have a great condition Sako 75 Deluxe in 7mmRM. Since I am a leftie, M700 LA in LH are little hard to come by should I consider using my Sako for a build? If so, do any reputable smiths use them? I know all prefer 700s. The other option is to sell the Sako and start...
  4. Engine 22

    What to build?

    Here is the deal. I currently have a GAP .243 Crusader and a Winchester Supergrade in .300WM. I have a trued long action .473 bolt face ready to go, but I can't decide which way to go. This will be a tactical/hunter using a Manner's T, Williams bottom metal, and a Bartlein barrel at 25-26"...
  5. U

    First Post - M40A3 clone build

    So, I am making my first post. I am building an M40A3 clone. I am starting with a brand new stock 700P, and I have thus far acquired the trigger guard and the Schneider bbl. I will be ordering the stock ASAP and I plan on using this sight for it's wealth of information. My first question...
  6. L

    Savage 110 to Accuracy International build

    looking to do a build off of a savage 110 onto an Accuracy International stock. I have seen the remington 700 converts but wondering if the savage 110 series will convert over as well. Anyone help me out?
  7. D

    Gunsmithing Need help! What to build?

    I am looking into building a rifle. I am thinking about using an older rifle and reworking it for a unique one of a kind rifle. I was thinking something in .308 and either a bolt action or semi-auto. My budget is slim for the time being so I am looking for something that will be fairly...
  8. Hasgun Willtravel

    Gunsmithing Build parts are in, need some input 6.5x47 bullet

    I have been struggling over this one. 6.5x47 Lapua. My Pierce TAC repeater action has been done for quite some time, and the barrel has finally showed up. Its a 30" Broughton blank, to finish at 28" She will sit snuggly in a AICS 1.5 from our friend Adam Bauer. All my parts are in, and...
  9. thumper49802

    AR Build.

    Im looking for a standard AR A2 lower, bolt&carrier. Give me your ideas on the best one to buy. Nothing fancy or extravigant. looking to build another rifle for service style matches.
  10. M

    Rings and Base for Sako Quad Build

    What rings and Bases should I use? I know USO makes some (I think) Who else makes some good ones? I want this to come out well, but I don't want to have to spend tons on rings and base if I don't have to.
  11. M

    Stock for Sako Quad build

    I have a .22 Sako Quad with a lilja barrel. I want it to be as close to my LR .308 as possible. that rifle is a Rem 700 with a McMillian A5 stock. I understand Manners has a stock made for the Sako to position everything as close as possible to a Rem 700. So, should I get a McMillian A5, or...
  12. S

    Which upper to use for an AR build?

    What would your recommendations be for a high end AR build? I was thinking VLTOR MUR or LaRue. Thanks
  13. A

    light tactical hunter. build

    im thinking of building a light tactical hunting rifle. this is my first build and i hope to get it right first time. i want the weight of the rifle to be about 9 lbs W/O scope. i was thinking of building the rifle with switch barrels. in 280 Rem AI and 9.3x62 mauser so a standard bolt face and...
  14. F

    Cheap Ass Build Showing Promise

    I took a stock Rem 700 VS, cheapest heavy barrel in their lineup, had the barrel bobbed to 22" and recrowned. I had it bedded it in a B&C stock, and had the tactical bolt knob added. I then bolted a Springfield Armory 3rg Gen 4-14x56 scope (bought used for $350), one of Karsten's cheekpieces...
  15. W

    We need an M4A03 build guide

    I think we need an M4A03 build guide the same as M4A01. What do you guys think? I just came into a few parts and am getting interested in continuing the build. Lets get the ball rolling boys. I just came into an untouched 5 digit Rem. 700 SA and it's going on it. Maybe there is this topic...
  16. Surgeon_Shooter

    H&K 94 build or buy? Whats best?

    Hey guys,Ive been in love with the mp5 for a while now but i realize ill never get to own one so im wanting to settle with a hk94 instead.My question is how can i build one myself? I dont want to pay $4,000.00 for one so i would rather build a clone with h&k parts. Where could i get a reciever...
  17. W

    Finally!! I was able to build a damn rifle!

    I've been slobbering over nice pieces on this forum for over a year now, and I finally built one for myself. Model 70 Winchester,.30-06, Shillen barrel, 1-11 twist, H&S Precision stock, Leupold VX-1 w/tactical turrents, Jewel trigger, long, heavy, beautiful. Finally stopped chasin' women and...
  18. M

    Advice/Expertise on how to finish my build?

    Here's what I have: McMillan M4 stock: Remington 700 BDL footprint. sniper fill. Stiller Tac 30 action. .308 bolt face, Rem 700 footprint. Brux 22" barrel. MTU 1-11 twist SS .308. So now that I have some of the major components, I need to finish it off. I'm a noob to...
  19. GardDog

    Photos My first build

    Started with a Win Model 70 Super Shadow .300 WSM Final Product: • E.R. Shaw No. 4 Contour Helical Fluted 25” Bull Barrel • Jewell Trigger • Williams Firearms 1-piece Trigger Guard • Leupold rings and bases • Zeiss 4.5-14X44 Scope • Boyd’s Varmint Thumbhole V.I.P. Stock • Score-Hi Epoxy &...
  20. fastford

    what twist for my 338 lapua GAP build?

    what has everone been using? I plan to run either the sierra or lapua 300gr bullets, with a AAC titan suppressor, your thoughts?