Recent content by aTFguy

That's what I was thinking. i can't find anything else made in Taiwan and comparable in price. A used Bridgeport would be great, but I don't have the time or skill to refurbish it.

I bought a G0776, but a buddy, who is a retired Marine 2112, highly recommends the PM lathes. I wouldn't think you would go wrong either way. My mill is probably going to be a PM-833.

Aquilla Custom Gun Works is building some that sure shoot.

I like the idea of short, unconventional cartridges in light bolt actions. I'm starting a build of a 6.5 Grendel on a Remington Model Seven .223 and building a 6.8 SPC on a Howa Mini Action .223 for a buddy. I think the .224 Valkyrie would make a great rifle. You can build on a lot of things...

Re: Gun Shops Houston, TX I've had good luck with Tomball Pawn, too. Take a look at Texas Gun Runner (http://www.texasgunrunner.net/) in Montgomery; the owner is a real nice guy and the drive is well worth it if you want to see a bit of the old Texas.

Re: M1A Supermatch vs. Smith M-25 I carried the M14 DMR briefly, and it was alright, but we shot them until the welded-on mounts broke, then sent them for repair. If you are set on an M14-type rifle, I really recommend the Springfield M1A Super Match. They're great rifles, and reasonably...

Re: Action Screws; who made these? Thank you for the replies. What is Tnagent Tactical? I tried a search for "Tnagent Tactical" and "Tangent Tactical" to no avail. Below is my Winchester Model 70 with Williams 1-piece floorplate prior to being Melonited. It only has two bolts for...

Does anyone recognize who made these on the M40A1? I'm looking for a set for a post-'64 Winchester M70. Thanks.