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Recent content by 69icarus

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    VA Rules

    Ok I probably know the answer but I'll ask anyway. I'm sending a couple LPK's to a guy in VA.... Are their any rules in play for sending gun parts to VA or anywhere for that matter???
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    AR Barrel 20" 1:7 twist question

    Re: AR Barrel 20" 1:7 twist question Varget?
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    AR Barrel 20" 1:7 twist question

    Wondering which bullet would be the best to use in this configuration keeping in mind the magazine length.... Thanks
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    Gunsmithing Sandblasting Media

    Picked up a sandblasting cabinet and looking for the best media to use for prepping metal for coating (cerekote, duracoat, KG etc...) Thanks.. I realize to takes more than just a cabinet to do good work. Just starting one step at a time and practicing on old take off barrels for starters.
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    Legal Question on a Barrel for shipping (Maryland)

    Ok, I've received conflicting reports on sending a barrel to Maryland from out of state. Looking for some "Sound" advice from those of you who know the rules. Exact description is: 20" DPMS AR15 .223 Remington heavy Contour 1:8 twist fluted stainless Steel Pre-Ban. Is this legal to send...
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    California Question

    Is it legal to send AR type parts to California? Specifically 5rd clips/magazines, hand guards, charging handles, stocks, upper receivers, Bolt carriers, bolts? Thanks
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    Gunsmithing Re-Barrel and Bedding

    This may have been asked a few times but here it goes: If I re-barrel my rifle and use the same stock and action do I need to re-bed it as long as the contour is the same and there is obvious clearence between the barrel and stock? thanks
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    Feedback Good Guy List

    Re: Good Guy List thehjot is first class to deal with! Super fast payment and commo was second to none! Thanks
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    Swaro or Leica Decision

    Ok I know this may have been beaten to death but I'm truly paralyzed in the decision making process on this one! My passion is coyote hunting so this is what I'm going to use it for.... So here is the question.. Leica HD Geovids(10X42) - Because they makes sense by being one unit! But I hear...
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    Gunsmithing BDL Bottom metal question

    Does anyone know if the stock remington bdl bottom metal and the Williams bdl bottom metal are interchangeable without further inletting? In other words if I have a standard BDL bottom metal stock.. Could I buy a williams and will it fit or will it need some inletting to fit? thanks
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    Light Weight Varmint Rifle

    I have several heavy varmint guns... I'm looking to build a light weight varmit gun on a rem 700SA. Not sure the caliber yet but it will be around that .223AI or .243 range. My question.... What contour barrel would you use for this set up and would you flute it as well? I plan to put the...
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    Gunsmithing Brass Question

    Re: Brass Question Fired is .001 larger than the loaded one. I'm using Lapua 6.5X47 necked down to a 6X47. I backed off .5 grains and I don't get the pressure marks but the measurements are the same.
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    Gunsmithing Brass Question

    The question I have is this... I want to take in a spent case to have it threaded for a stoney point guage. I fired about 20 rounds today and grabbed a few to send in. I'm using Lapua brass and it showed some slight pressure today... The issue I have is that in order to use a stoney point...
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    Gunsmithing Re-Bedding Question

    Re: Re-Bedding Question Thanks everyone.. Was just hoping there would be a chance! I'm going to rebed the whole thing..
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    Gunsmithing Re-Bedding Question

    Ok - I have a McMillan HTG that already had pillars installed at McMillan. I had it bedded to my Rem 700 action but it had the factory recoil lug when I bedded it. Now I'm putting another Remington 700 Barreled action into it with an oversized recoil lug. The question is.... Is the recoil lug...