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    Devcon Plastic Steel 10110 changed recently?

    Anyone notice a difference in recent batches of Devcon Plastic steel 10110? I had not used it in 3-4 years, and ordered some for a recent bedding job and was surprised it seemed different than what I remember in the past. Normally I use the stuff in the syringe, but picked up the 1oz tubes...
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    Low end Torque Values- Borka vs Wiha

    I've got to mount some optics, so I'm in the market for an in/lb torque wrench What I mainly wanna know is the ranges of torque values I'm gonna be dealing with. That will tell me what I need: -Scope bases/pic rails: -Scope rings, bottom: -Scope rings, top: -Action screws: -turret screws...
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    Opening bolt face w/ m16 extractor from 308 to magnum w/ m16

    Will I have a problem with the extractor if I open the bolt face from standard to magnum. Will the extractor claw need changed or will it even work at all?
  4. Newb37752

    First True light Gunsmithing Bench

    Ive always wanted to dable in some light Gunsmithing. Nothing to crazy just dropping barreled actions into different stocks or Chassis like MDT makes. Wanted to do this for a long time but was too nervous to take the plunge. I would also like to be able to change barrels out as well. Not to turn...
    • Newb37752
    • Thread
    • avid gun vice barrel vice barreled action gun vice gunsmithing mdt viper barrel vise
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: The Armory
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    Help Identifying Remington 700 Custom Work

    Hi all, thanks in advance for any help or insight that can be provided. I inherited this Remington 700 300 Win Mag and would love to know more about it. I am most curious about the barrel and if it is factory or aftermarket. There appear to be some smith markings though I am unfamiliar. The bolt...
    • Tikkad
    • Thread
    • 1803 300 win mag barrel gunsmith gunsmithing identification identifing identify mpa remington 700
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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    Howa 1500 blueprinting

    Hey all, New as a participant but long time forum reader. I’m blueprinting a howa 1500 short action. I bought a .308 copy in 2014 or so and it’s harvested several animals. Despite being generally happy with the performance, It would have left-right POI shifts in addition to the usual up/down...
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    Gunsmithing Looking for a gunsmith to machine a barrel

    Hi guys, I have a small frame 308 gun right now. I’m looking for a gunsmith to make two match barrels. Contoured, fluted and custom extensions installed and headspace’s. It requires a custom extension which I have 2 made and otherwise it’s ar-15 barrel. So .810x16 tpi extension threading...
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    Q Fix barrel options?

    I’ve got a spare Q fix barrel that I’m not using, and I’m wondering what's involved in mounting another barrel to the barrel extension. Ultimately I'm wondering if there's an easy path to a 6.5cm sporter profile barrel in the 20-ish inch range (e.g. Tikka lite-ish barrel), without the expense of...
  9. john300wsm

    To Rocksett or not to Rocksett

    Hello all, long time lurker, first time poster! Love this site and you are all extremely smart folks, so I appreciate your generosity with your time and knowledge! I'm building a couple of rifles to get into the PRS game. Picked up a nice barrel and a brake that is adjustable and timeable but...
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    Index pin undersized by .0002 should it be concerning?

    Just got a barrel with the index pin measuring .12480 Colt TDP spec calls for .1255 +0.000/ -.0005 so .0002 undersized I have another barrel from the same company measuring .12505 should this be concerning at all? The .1248 index pin is not sloppy in my upper receiver mouse hole/index pin slot...
    • URGILOVERR
    • Thread
    • advice or expertise ar15 armorer barrel gunsmithing indexpin tdp technical
    • Replies: 92
    • Forum: The Armory
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    Bedding a Savage Axis XP

    Hey, all. First time poster here. Read through the rules and a few other bedding posts and feel pretty confidently about technique and materials, but am just looking for a bit of confirmation and advice. I'm bedding into a Boyd At-One, and the rifle has been performing pretty well out to 1000...
  12. IronSiteVisual

    New here. All that I know, is that I know nothing.

    Gunsmithing student from MI, here to learn what I can and maybe share some pics of projects down the road. Not much experience with long range shooting, but lots of experience with shooting in general. Hoping to figure out how I can get more into the bolt action/long range scene and put some of...
  13. Max_The_Phoenix

    Custom rifle Gunsmiths in california

    Hi Everyone Looking for a Reputable gunsmith in California, preferably in North Cal for the next precision rifle projects, need someone with reasonable turnaround times!! Thanks
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    BCM non blem uppers questions.

    I’ve bought 3 BCM non blem uppers in the past and all 3 of the uppers allowed my barrel to slid in (it was pretty tight) about 1/2 or 1/4th of the way in then stopping and having to be thermal fitted to get it to seat the rest of the way, is this okay? I read somewhere it could be tapered if...
    • URGILOVERR
    • Thread
    • ar15 barrel bcm daniel defense gunsmithing thermal fit upper reciever
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: The Armory
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    Question on Sizing: Bolt Face VS Case Rim

    Good day, this is my first thread as a SH member. I hope I am posting correctly and in the right section. I also can't find a thread that deals with my question, so hope some knowledgeable members can assist. My gunsmith sadly did a really CR*PPY job for me, but I only found this out after I...
  16. PeterThePan

    First bedding job: Do I have to start over again?

    Hello, Just did my first bedding job on a Tikka T3 in a GRS Sporter stock. It came out pretty ok all in all. Heres a pic before cleanup: Here's the problem I'm having: The stock came with the recoil lug glued in. I somehow thought the lug would come out clean after bedding, with no bedding...
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    Mosin-Nagant Extracting Issues

    I just bought a 1940 Finnish M91 and it's having some issues when it comes to extracting the spent casings. If I throw 5 bullets in and just rack through them they all eject, but when I shoot them it's hit or miss whether casings get extracted. I will pull the bolt all the way back and the...
  18. FTW_RPR_6.5prc

    First bedding job

    Hey guys. I’m building my first bolt action and need some help/insight on my thought processes based on what I’ve read and looked up on YouTube on the bedding of the barreled action. I understand that there’s more than one way to skin a cat and achieve the same results. I’ve been gathering...
  19. awonder

    Accessories SOLD Large Lot of finishing reamers most are PTG and most are unused. 1/2 off of retail. UPDATED LIST!!! SOLD

    ALL PRICES ARE SHIPPED. Downsizing on reamers I dont have a need for. Would also consider trades for some calibers I dont have. Message me for pictures about the specific ones your interested in. 972006 PTG .12Ga Spiral Forcing Cone Reamer $120 -----SOLD SHIPPED 202732 PTG 6mm/300WSM Finishing...
    • awonder
    • Thread
    • chambering clymer gunsmith gunsmithing lathe manson ptg reamers
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Buy - Sell - Trade
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    Remington Rangmaster Needs some smithing

    Quick question, I have an old Remington Rang-master, the one with the thick barrel. It's needs some work , some stuff with the bolt is really messed up. It’s slides out when you open it and the pin seems to spring forward when you rack the bolt. It was at my dads and someone tried to break the...
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