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Recent content by HarryCallahan

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    Reloading 50 BMG/dealing with the crimp

    In my experience the most complete and nicest looking crimp removal is done by the LE Wilson Reamer. Cuts the crimp out completely, leaves a nice rounded taper for easy primer insertion and doesn't scar up the pocket walls. Needs to be used with the BMG case tools, cannot be used freehand...
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    WTB Barrett M82 Brake

    Looking for a Barrett M82A1 brake - current configuration, part #82159-2, with screws and washers if you have them. Send PM with price and pics please.
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    Gunsmithing Which Product Works Best to Remove Copper Fouling?

    Wipe-out foaming bore cleaner, and add eliminator if there's lots of copper. Doesn't hurt to run a bore brush thriught a few times to rough up the surface beforehand.
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    Gunsmithing Torque spec for FTE Brake

    You don't want it any tighter than necessary to keep it in place, compressing the barrel near the muzzle might mess with your accuracy.
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    Rifle Scopes Fake Mark 4, 8.5-25 x 56

    It's what's in the box that needs to be verified. You'll have to see the scope itself to look for fake characteristics. If you can't get the seller to open the box, see if they can produce a receipt tying the scope purchase to a reputable dealer.
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    Pistol case failure

    Looks like it fired out of battery, stuck firing pin or high primer maybe? Lucky to have only blown out the ejector.
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    Gunsmithing McMillan A5 needs to be bedded, I need suggestions

    GA Precision is fairly caught-up, give Ken or Dustin a call. 816-221-1844 ext. 6
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    Headspacing Trouble

    Sounds like your chamber is shorter than the minimum headspace that your dies will size to. You can take a standard shell holder and grind/machine down the die contact surface until you get shoulder contact or you can shorten your sizing die slightly. I would go with the shell holder first...
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    Gunsmithing Defiance mis-firing. Anyone else had this issue?

    Re: Defiance mis-firing. Anyone else had this issue? Make sure the cocking piece isn't dragging on the sides of the trigger housing. If the trigger or trigger pins are a tight fit it can cause binding.
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    Range Report Best hunting 7mm-08 bullet for 18" barrel

    Re: Best hunting 7mm-08 bullet for 18" barrel I use the 139gr SST and Varget in my 20" 7mm-08
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    Range Report Cant Hold a Group!!!!

    Re: Cant Hold a Group!!!! Have you adjusted the parallax for 200 when you move to that range? The reticle moving around from improperly adjusted parallax could give the symptoms you describe.
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    Gunsmithing Anyone use defiance machine actions?

    Re: Anyone use defiance machine actions? Fit and finish are second to none, a significant number of options available to customize your action and left hand shooters don't take a back seat like everywhere else. Glen Harrison is excellent to work with, you won't be disappointed.
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    Gunsmithing Drill bit source

    Re: Drill bit source Enco has a decent selection with regular promo code specials. Check the sales flyers on the home page first. use-enco.com
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    Gunsmithing Question for the firearm refinishers

    Re: Question for the firearm refinishers Try greasing the slot and sight before assembly, it may prevent the finish from transferring.