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    What's your favorite WW2 and older bolt rifle and why?

    +10 and I'll add the M1917's and No4 LE's.
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    World War 2 Sniper rifles

    I would avoid Mitchell Mauser on moral grounds, the Gibbs are built on recovered drill rifles and by all accounts are good shooters. In the long run buying a real siper would be the best bet. It's resale is going to increase, a repro is going to decrease. AIM is selling 91/30 PU's at $550 and...
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    My Enfield no.4 mkII 303 british!!!!!!!

    Re: My Enfield no.4 mkII 303 british!!!!!!! The first 132K No4's made by Savage-Stevens Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts had the standard bolt release. Then they went to the war time expedient release and the MkI* destination. The scope mount is a newer version of the SK with a rail...
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    DPMS MK12 barrel/ spr build (update w/pics)

    Re: DPMS MK12 barrel <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BoilerUP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not the OP, but I really appreciate the feedback from folks who have first-hand experience with this barrel. I'm seriously looking into a "budget...
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    Rifle Scopes were do I find scope base screws

    Re: were do I find scope base screws Check Brownells or Midway. Common sizes are 6-48, 8-40 in Fillister head and oval head. Pachmayr has a box O'screws that covers most size and length requirements.
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    Magpul PRS vs UBR stock

    Re: Magpul PRS vs UBR stock <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Snyper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I currently own both and have to say, in my opinion, they are 2 different animals for 2 different uses. The biggest difference between the 2 is the...
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    Czech Mauser S/N decipher help Please

    Re: Czech Mauser S/N decipher help Please <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">These rifles were built/refurbed from M24 actions from other countries after WW2.</div></div> The M24/47 is built on the M1924 YUGO rifle. The first 50k of...
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    AR10 and DPMS question--

    Re: AR10 and DPMS question-- <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: green338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thank you for the response! I'm using a AR10 Magpul PRS and an A2 receiver tube. I was about to buy a DPMS buffer and spring, but got a little...
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    Watch out Ar 308 makers and smiths

    Re: Watch out Ar 308 makers and smiths <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BattleAxe</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Original_Copy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">copy/paste...
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    Armalite AR-10 National Match or Gap-10

    Re: Armalite AR-10 National Match or Gap-10 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">this would probably end up my precision weapon for a SHTF or WROL situation.</div></div> Consider the new AR-10A model that uses the SR-25 magazines. You...
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    KNS Precision Anti-RotaRotating Trigger/Hammer Pin

    Re: KNS Precision Anti-RotaRotating Trigger/Hammer Pin <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jerseymike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ive got thousands and thousands of rounds thru several ARs (personal and agency owned) none of them had the pins come...
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    6.5 grendel upper

    Re: 6.5 grendel upper Couple of local guys have built 16" Grendels. They use a adjustable gas tube and have been getting some amazing results. A 16-18" mid-length should be a sweetheart. There are so many more choices these days than when I assembled my 24" A Arms G. Hornady 123 amax is...
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    DPMS MK12 barrel/ spr build (update w/pics)

    Re: DPMS MK12 barrel <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Megahoser</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have their mini-sass 1:8 heavy 18" barrel on an SPR, and I think they are decent barrels. YRMV...but with bulk 62grs, I have shot under 1moa groups at...
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    Colt 901 questions

    Re: Colt 901 questions <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Redhooker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would guess yes, as the 5.56 mono upper is proprietary and requires a special tool. Contact these guys for definitive info: specialized armament...
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    Ar lowers, whats the real difference

    Re: Ar lowers, whats the real difference <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AXEMAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">who all offers ambi lowers? </div></div> The AXTS AX556 is very nice, their A-DAC-F if your on a budget. I consider the A-DAC my...