Recent content by carlton

Re: Gunsmith advice needed Yep. Large frame ARs and 700s(and customs on that pattern) and 1911s. I don't do a tremendous amount of general gunsmithing for the GP, but match shooters/SH members are always the exception. I'll PM you my contact info Carlton

Re: Gunsmith advice needed I'm guessing there IS actually a hole, just a tad obscured by a chip that may have been anodized in place? That's a bad place to have the problem. I build on the platform...ergo I replace those damned things frequently. They tend to be brittle, so be careful...

Re: To Lasik, or not to Lasik.... I had it done 6 months ago. I was nervous. I'm a builder and a shooter. I read everything I could find, and proceeded - fully understanding the risks. I also know that I needed some readers or bifocals if I stayed in corrective lenses. I was nearsighted...

Re: Chronograph that works in COLD weather???????? If you can handle the price jump - the Oehler 35P is the ticket. I haven't used it below freezing, but I've gotten close a few times. Prolly background for most - but for those not familiar with Ken Oehler, the guy started making these...

Re: School me on the 6.5 Creedmoor 6.5 CM is pretty much my favorite thing to build these days. The best success I've had in building "factory only" rifles has been with 1-8" twists. 8.5s will also stabilize the Amax 140, and all the 8.5s I've tested (with factory ammo)shot either the 140 or...

Re: can I lap a barrel with a bore mop? I wouldn't. Pouring a lead lap may not be much fun, but it will get results. There are tons of info on the net about do-it-yourself-lapping should you decide to do so. Good luck.

Re: Wandering seating depths??? All of these are solid explanations. Most reloading/consistency issues I've encountered (to the precision we all demand) are usually a combo of variables - all of which have been stated in this post already. I've become a firm believer in annealing, trying to...

Re: Zero moving with can off and back on. OK. For reference, I have a customer who takes his brake on and off for F-Class. I texted him after I responded to your post to ask him if his zero changed, etc -and if so did it repeat. His doesn't change... I'd say that if yours mates up correctly...

Re: Zero moving with can off and back on. Lots of factors, but here goes- and I'm simply looking at it from a mechanical perspective. +1 on LG's suggestion of consistent indexing, though. That could help a great deal, and kinda goes along with my thoughts below. I do thread lots of barrels...

Re: Objective research on Barrel Break-in procedures Always a nice diversion. I apologize if I don't cover exactly what OP wants, but I did want to share some stuff. Hopefully it may either help or shed some light. First, I'm a gunsmith - and I can pretty much do anything I want with my...

Re: Making 6.5 Creemoor brass Roger that, and you bet. I joke about the thing being a cheapy - but in 20 years of reloading, I have NEVER come across such an ingenius use for a tool that costs so little. I'm seriously thinking about manufacturing some indexable shell holders for this...

Re: Making 6.5 Creemoor brass Hey Mattsnuked! I was going to follow up per your PM to post this.......but I then got distracted……for two weeks….lol. If this is duplication for anyone – sorry. Anyway, here’s how I form CM from Lapua .308 and what I look for while doing so: Lapua .308 to...

Re: Possible Charity Shoot I'm interested.

Re: NFA trust Many thanks to WASP7067!

Re: Bushnell FFP mildot spotter Very cool to share this one. Thank you! I have viewed the Bushnell without the reticle and was floored at the glass for that price. I am trying to use more $ for a LRF - Leica 1200, Zeiss or Swaro, and although I hate to try to "save money" on spotter glass-...