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Recent content by Mr_Happyface

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    What can I do with an old AW barrel?

    Actually, that's a cool-ass suggestion. I have a blacksmith right down the street.
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    What can I do with an old AW barrel?

    Right where I want to be. First is trash. Everything else is perfect.
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    What can I do with an old AW barrel?

    Yeah that's kind of what I'm thinking. Although this is just a .300winmag sized bolt face, it's a non-belted wildcat. The brass I have is factory made, but it's super small for my chamber and the first firing is more or less a throw away. Maybe I'd be better off firing all the brass I have...
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    What can I do with an old AW barrel?

    .300 Winmag bolt face caliber. I have the replacement in hand and I'll be installing it later this month. I was thinking about taking the old one and getting it installed on some other rifle so I can use it to fireform brass. Problem is I'd have to have it re-threaded, which means I'll have...
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    Opinions on the Applied Ballistics app?

    Shit, I'm still using FFS on a Nomad. I'm still digging it.
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    Maggie’s The Retired Guy Thread

    Middle age here but cut recently back on work as much as possible. All bills are more than met, going to enjoy my time while I'm 'young.' I actually enjoy my job, so if I'm doing it into my mid 60s I won't mind. One thing I've been wondering. How doable is magnum recoil at 60 or so? What...
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    What gunsmith for a barrel chamber / thread?

    About to order the second barrel for my AWSM from Bartlein. I'm sure the lead time will be insane but I'm probably just going to have it sent straight to a gunsmith when complete for threading and chambering. I had a well-known shop chamber my last one and I was plenty happy with it, but this...
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    Gunwerks Brass?

    I had it in 7LRM. Overall, really inconsistent measurements; Weight, OAL, neck thickness, everything. That being said, the stuff has lasted FOREVER. I'm on my 15th firing, although I do anneal. Primer pockets still good-ish. I heard they have changed their supplier. This was a few years ago.
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    Brazil Military Court just placed above Brazil's Electoral Supreme Court!, Russian tanks seen, Lula's Supporters go Commie-mode (Update)

    Amazing how the CIA has essentially pulled a 180 since its inception and now fights for communism. Shit needs defunded yesterday.
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    Why’s is it cool to hate your craft?

    I have about as close to a dream job as someone can have. I love it. When I'm not there I can't wait to get back. I'm very skilled in my field and constantly improving. That being said I work as little as possible. The number one regret that people have on their death bed is "not spending...
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    Anyone else playing around with cryptocurrency?

    I’ve been around long enough to witness a few boom/bust cycles. You can tell when the ride is coming to an end when everybody you know is talking about all the money they’re making. I just spoke with a few 50+ dudes who are buying doge coin. They’re making money. I’ll be here buying land.
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    New evidence reveals China has been working on the bio warfare plan since 2014.

    Yep. It worked great too. China released something mild enough to prevent retaliation, and the communists in our media and government were all too happy to do the rest of the damage for them. This was one of the most successful attacks in the history of warfare. Expect more to follow.
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    Ultrasonic cleaning does not fully clean primer pocket

    I never cared, it gets them clean enough. Every few firings or so I ream the pockets anyway.
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    Directv vs YoutubeTV

    THISSSSSS. They hate you. Don’t give them money.