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Re: re barreling w/ a custom bull barrel A match grade barrel often times has a straighter bore as well as being more consistent in bore diameter. Hand lapping is a way of making a bore size more even end to end and to remove tooling marks A .312 grove by 10 twist is nominal for the 7.62x54R...

Re: Rem 5R extract issues I'm not totally familiar with the 5R but if it uses the normal sheet metal extractor all 700s use then I would think about replacement.Your best option is a Sako style replacement it must be installed by a smith that knows his machine tools you will not be sorry I...

Re: Revolver rebarrel question Pistol barrel blanks are sold by brownels and crafted into pistol barrels by pistol smiths

Re: CRYO BARRELS the deep freezzz The use of cryogenics treatment is used to the quicken the aging process of austenite into martensite grain structure of hardened steel.Barrels are rarely hardened these days so the process has been questioned if it is of any benefit. Properly heat stress...

I am planning a build using the Axis rifle action.I need to have a bolt face for the WSM cartridge head.Will the standard magnum head that fits the 10-110 series of rifles fit this series as well, or can the standard 06 size head be opened up to that size.This is a push feed action.Thank you!

Re: PTG"s customer service is awesome! Dave and his staff are fine people to deal with and his reamers are top drawer.I bought 2 300blk reamers from him and they cut outstanding chambers I have been a pro smith for years and this was my first buy from Dave's company but not my last.

Re: Muzzle Break The brake will not effect your velocity but it may your accuracy if it is a non-symmetrical design.I love to shoot my .308 with brake installed but personel to my left and right of me vacate the benches.I use double hearing protection when I shoot High power rifles with brakes

Re: Savage 25 Bolt Don't fret I'll help is that the .22mag rifle as in the 25M post a few pictures you can email me if you wish.I'm in MD if that helps.

I have been looking for a cartridge that will fire the 70-90 gr .224 caliber bullets at subsonic velocity.The .224 whisper 90/221 cartridge has been recommended by my reamer tool maker. Dose any one here have any experience tips or helpful comments on this combination or a better one.I have...

Re: indicator rod VS range rod? Indicating off the bore directly is more accurate.I have used gauge pins on AK type weapons due to their crooked bores with much success.Your barrel bore I bet is straight.

Re: Grizzly gunsmith lathe Which model I have the 12" and love it there are a few rough edges but its hard to beat the price vs quality.

Re: Bedding Savage Model 10 in B&C A2 medalist <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: okangshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a question about the small piece of stainless steel that is directly behind the magazine. The action rides directly...

Re: savage large boltknob There is a little more to bending a bolt handle than that.You need to protect the bolt from heat to save it's temper often a heat sink is made to screw into the bolt to protect the cocking cam and strength of the threads.Any polished surface will carbonize and pit...

Re: Huber Concepts Bolt Release Issue... Its difficult looking at photos but it appears that the safety lever is hitting the action and relieving the top of the safety may be needed as well or than bending the tab and make sure the spring loading the release leaver dose not interfere.

Re: AI Mag Modifications You have multiple problems.First the magazine should be blocked for the length of the cartridge next the angle of the magazine walls should be adjusted to the taper of the new cartridge.The mag spring may need to be replaced or altered for the shorter mag opening and...