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    Maggie’s Any authors / writers in here?

    "I don't really expect to do anything with my writing..." Hmm. If you have the desire to write, then write. Whether or not anything comes of it is not really under your control, but the "journey" of pecking out your take on the world around you is worth the trek. Set a modest goal and take a...
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    Gunsmithing Freebore on 223ai?

    Built a .223 AI on a Stiller last year, using a Kreiger 8 twist barrel. I wasn't really worried about freebore, but did want a nice "crush fit" of .223 cases into my new chamber so that they would remain tight against the bolt face for good case forming. Used a PTG reamer and go gauge. I cut...
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    Maggie’s 9+6=15 Common Core. Are you fucking kidding me?

    Just how far backwards do these people want our civilization to go? I just glanced out at the nearly full moon tonight. We sent our best and bravest there using "computers" made of wood and celluloid. If the math of 1969 is not sufficiently "comfortable" for these people, then I fear we have no...
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    Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1

    Banjo is played in two main styles, 5-finger or Scruggs style, and claw hammer (sometimes called frailing.) The latter is more traditional, and, if you like any of the old civil war or mountain tunes is the way to go. I also think it's easier to learn. Once you get your "lick" down, it's...
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    POS Closet to MAN CAVE

    TAKE THE HASP OFF THE DOOR!!! That's just too much temptation for her to lock you in there. Just kidding... Nice that you made good use of that space. Cheers... Jim
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    Who is the most historically significant SNIPER?

    This thread reads like some "most popular" vote in high school. Meh... Not a mention of H. W. McBride, who codified the modern approach to sniping in WW1? If you've not read " A Rifleman Went To War," stop whatever you're doing and go obtain a copy. If you don't have at least his volume under...
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    Gunsmithing Good smith for Marlin 336 project?

    Back when I was beating on guns for a living, and principally building custom 1911 pistols, I used to offer what I called a "PPC." The "Politically Correct Carbine" was a good option after CA made it challenging to keep our ARs FNCs Galils, etc. I would do them on either Marlins or Winchesters...
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    Gunsmithing .223 Ackley chambers?

    Re: .223 Ackley chambers? Thanks Bugholes- I appreciate you sharing your experience! By the way, the Krieger barrel and Stiller action are from you. GREAT customer service. It seemed as if I had barely set the phone down before that action arrived! Thanks... Jim
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    Gunsmithing .223 Ackley chambers?

    Re: .223 Ackley chambers? SDWhirlwind- Yes, .223 AI reamer and "go" gauge. Yup, I have enough grey hair to have finally learned you can always remove more material, but it's darn hard to but it back on! Thanks... Jim
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    Gunsmithing .223 Ackley chambers?

    Re: .223 Ackley chambers? Thanks to all for sharing your thoughts and experience! BillCH, given your experience, I don't think I'm going to have any problems. I'll cut the chamber to "just" accept the PTG "go" gauge, then try chambering a selection of new cases and factory ammunition and...
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    Gunsmithing .223 Ackley chambers?

    Re: .223 Ackley chambers? Yes, that's what I've been seeing is the idea of cutting the chamber just short of the normal "go" gauge. In other words, below minimum headspace. Of course, how you might measure this, I have not yet puzzled out. I try to cut chambers so that there is very light...
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    Gunsmithing .223 Ackley chambers?

    Hello all, I would be grateful for some guidance- I have a Stiller Tac-30 action, Krieger 8-twist barrel, PTG reamer and "go" gauge, all in readiness for a .223 Ackley Improved build. I have heard from various sources that the chamber should perhaps be cut .003 to .004 below normal headspace to...
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    How`s the Krieger barrels been doing?

    Re: How`s the Krieger barrels been doing? Hmm, new Kreiger .244, 8-twist barrel on the way. I did want a Baertline, but couldn't find one after searching for some time. I have no doubt the barrel will be fine, but the onus is upon me to do a top-notch job of fitting it to the action...
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    Movie Theater skyfall

    Re: skyfall Middling pathetic. The old Bond car (Aston Martin?) was the only interesting plot device. Casino Royale was quite good, and I had hopes for Craig, but I won't be wasting any more ducats on this foolishness. Cheers... Jim
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    7/8" horizontal scope rings for 1903A4 project

    Re: 7/8" horizontal scope rings for 1903A4 project Have been seeing them on Ebay with great regularity. Cheers... Jim
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