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  1. Dvando20

    Maximum gas port size?

    What is the max you can go with opening up the gas port on an 18" SPR TBox barrel in .223Wylde without asking for catastrophy? It's already at the max-spec .098" with an SLR adjustable block, but it's still short stroking with the block all the way open. Tried different springs, buffers, blocks...
  2. H

    Gunsmithing Remington M40x safety problem

    Hey all I have a Remington M40x, aka the training rifle for our corps when money was tight. so it a bull barrel .22lr with a stock trigger to my knowledge (multiple owners besides me) Well any ways it has a thumb toggle safety switch that comes out in between the stock and and action on the bolt...
  3. M

    Rifle Scopes Vortex scope question??

    I have the vortex viper 6-24x50 pst and was at the range and was the first time I've dialed dope for the given range. I shot groups at 100 and was dead on the bullseye then dialed out to 400 yards and shot. When i dialed back to zero at 100 and shot. I was grouping about an 1in to the right but...
  4. Stratmeister

    New .223 Rem, Sierra 55 gr. OAL issue?

    I got a new Weatherby TRR chambered in .223 Rem which has a Kreiger barrel, bought some factory Reminton 55 gr SP and Winchester 55 gr. Silvertip factory ammo. I also decided to load some home brew ammo to start building loads of my own. I picked up some Sierra 55 gr. HPBT bullets, some Midway...
  5. GardDog

    Rifle Scopes US Optics 20 moa Base issue

    I purchased a US Optics Remington 700 Short Action Picatinny Style Base 20 MOA (#992611) for my Rem 700P. I hand tightened the base screws and found that the bolt would not budge. The 4 screws all measured slightly different lengths, so I tried putting the longest screw in the rear base screw...
  6. eddy

    Gunsmithing hs precision dbm and trigger issue

    i had posted a recent topic about the trigger guard not fitting the new stock. well that issue is taken care of, and now i have another one. i have the hs precision dbm and after i got it to fit into the stock, i installed the action and the trigger well is too narrow, and the bolt release gets...
  7. P

    Rifle Scopes Remington 700 scope issue.

    Hopefully someone here can help. I picked up a Remington 700 last week. Hart 22in barrel in a H&S Precision stock. Burris Signature 6x24x44. The gun was being built by a gentleman who passed away before he could finish it so he never shot it. I had the chamber reamed and took it to shoot today...
  8. S

    Gunsmithing AR-10 Issue

    I have an issue with my AR-10. It fires about 6 or 7 rounds but then just dents the primer. After that the trigger is locked as if the weapon is on safe, I charge the weapon ejecting the round and putting a new one in to reset the trigger mechanism, but it remains locked. I have to physically...
  9. ECHO4

    Rifle Scopes Issue when I tighten my rings

    When I tighten my rings the s/f on my scope starts to get tough to turn. If I don't really tighten the screws, the side focus adjusts freely, however, the scope tends to slip? Any suggestions?
  10. sniper7369

    Rifle Scopes Burris SS and 0 moa base issue

    OK, I have a Rem 700 SPS (26") in an HSP stock. I'm using a Burris Signature Select 6-24X44. When I was using the regular two piece Warne bases I had plenty of adjustment to go out to 600 yards. With the Warne rail mount (0 moa) I don't even have enough elevation to get a 168gr SMK at 2700fps...
  11. sobrbiker883

    Gunsmithing AICS mag/Badger M5 issue

    In the past two matches I've shot I have had a malfuntion with my AICS 10rd mags. Twice when I've inserted a mag the nose of my bullet on the first round has gotten caught under the front of the receiver's mag opening. I don't load to a long OAL and haven't remived the front reinforcing metal...
  12. 1

    Gunsmithing AR bolt issue

    Picked up an ar from one of the members today at my FFL. Before I walked with the gun I pulled the charging handle back to check the chamber and I was not able to lock the bolt back. I stuck a mag in and still could not get the bolt to lock back. Upon closer inspection I could not pull the bolt...
  13. beenjammin

    Ruger Mark III 22/45 firing with no mag issue

    Guys, i think there is a write up somewhere about putting mark II parts in the mark IIIs to allow them to fire with no mag. Can ayone point me in the right direction. What else are popular internal parts for these pistols. I was thinking about the VOLQUARTSEN accurizing kit. i got a tactical...
  14. Hawk Gunner

    need some advice on a issue with my brass.

    I've ran into an issue with some .308 brass and need to know if it can be fixed but more importantly what caused it. I'm finding despite my reading and researching im still a dumb ass newbie when it comes to reloading esp prepping brass. I was donated a set of Lee dies with the Collat sizing...
  15. Crashnrondo

    Gunsmithing Help with a chamber issue on a new barrel

    I just received my new barrel for a Savage and I installed it with the go and no-go gauges like I have done in the past with other calibers. Then I tried chambering a factory round and it jammed the bullet pretty bad, so I colored the next round and it looks like I would have to seat the...
  16. S

    Gunsmithing dpms chambering issue

    my dpms lr 308 rifle does not go into full battery on occasion. when i pull the charging handle to eject the round to inspect it, there is a scratch mark on the side of the case. this happens with the reloads and commercial rounds. i have been told to use a finish reamer and it will clear my...
  17. RobG

    Issue with primer seating, need HELP!

    So I had 2k + mixed, crimped, 5.56 brass processed by a guy. He said he was using a Dillon set up and Dillon swager. He had positive feedback from others so I went with him. Anyway, I am now having trouble seating primers. They either kind of "pop" in or get deformed in previously crimped brass...
  18. junglejim23

    Gunsmithing LR-308 extraction issue

    I am stumped here I have a POF lower and DPMS upper it is brand new I have maybe 100 rnds threw it my first range sesion went flawless but today I was having all kinds of falure to extract upon checking the cases the case head has been torn by the extractor. looking at the extractor there is...
  19. 19Scout77

    Gunsmithing FN SPR WSM Ejection Issue

    Any tips on getting an SPR wsm action to eject further? When I work the bolt slowly if does not clear the port--when I JAM on it it goes about 1-2 feet. This thing ejects like a 70 yo man with prostate issues. Any help is appreciated.
  20. TexanAviator

    Gunsmithing Jewell bolt release issue

    Just wondering if this is normal. This is a replacement unit from Jewell, my last one fit perfect in the bolt stop notch, this one is alot shorter. I bent it up to contact the bolt release but it is pretty darn tough to press and also has a tough time returning to it's normal position since the...