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    Gunsmithing AR upper and barrel fit

    I have recently built two MATEN's. I found the uppers and the barrel extensions to fit very tight in both rifles just like you mentioned. I did not use an oven to heat the receivers. I pulled out my 320 grit sandpaper and removed the finish for the inside of the receiver and was able to work...
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    Gunsmithing cutting down barrel?

    Re: cutting down barrel? I just built a .308 and used a 20" barrel based on information that others provided here. I have a faster twist, but with my best info determined that I would go transonic at approx 850 yards. With this info you should have no issues with 600 yds. The .308 is not an...
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    Gunsmithing LongRifles, Inc. From the Beginning, To the End.

    Re: LongRifles, Inc. From the Beginning, To the End. I say this all the time...I really like your work, but I really like your ethic...
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    New 6.5 CM built on a rem 788

    Re: New 6.5 CM built on a rem 788 I really like it. I'm preparing to work on a 788, too. I, too wish it hadn't been discontinued.
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    Gunsmithing Remington 788

    Re: Remington 788 Very nice work!
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    Gunsmithing E. Cohen, Dakota Scimitar 260 Medium Tac Build

    Re: E. Cohen, Dakota Scimitar 260 Medium Tac Build Your work is extreme...You have an awesome ethic. Thank you for sharing it.
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    Gunsmithing Any recommendations for a gun vise?

    Re: Any recommendations for a gun vise? I like my MTM maintenance center. I use it often.
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    Gunsmithing Release agent

    Re: Release agent Johnson Paste Wax...Wax, buff, repeat twice more. For 15 years it has never let me down.
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    Gunsmithing KMW Loggerhead on McM A3 by Stockdoc

    Re: KMW Loggerhead on McM A3 by Stockdoc It's fun to look at good work...
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    Gunsmithing Mill purchase question/advice

    Re: Mill purchase question/advice I bought a nice Bridgeport with a J-head and 9 X 42 bed. It is quiet as a mouse. I paid $2900.00 for it. It and the tooling you are talking about and you are at $4500 to $5000 with American Iron. I'm tired of paying the Chinese.
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    Gunsmithing Starting first quasi-Precision build, AR10

    Re: Starting first quasi-Precision build, AR10 I have two nearly identical builds going on now. Mega Maten uppers and lowers. I ordered two Bartlein barrels and Fred Sebrewski at Saberco is installing Bat Machine barrel extensions and chambering with supplied bolts. The barrels will be 20"...
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    Gunsmithing Remington 788

    Re: Remington 788 Sent a PM to Ballistic artist...if you don't get this one, email me at [email protected]
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    Gunsmithing Remington 788

    Re: Remington 788 I know your Grandad will love it. Looks great!
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    Gunsmithing Remington 788

    Re: Remington 788 Sent you a PM Ballistic Artist...
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    Gunsmithing Remington 788

    Re: Remington 788 Still have that 788 action? I'm interested.
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