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    Gunsmithing Local smith wants $200 to thread/install brake?

    Re: Local smith wants $200 to thread/install brake? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LWILLIAMS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Chad is a good guy to deal with. Now if only he would get my gun done, heck I dropped it off on Thursday. The wait time...
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    Gunsmithing I need a 'smith.

    Re: I need a 'smith. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: C. Dixon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike and Trevor, Sticks arrived yesterday from Brux. Going to see about wrapping you two up today. Jamie is due inbound Saturday to drop off a rifle...
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    Gunsmithing I need a 'smith.

    Re: I need a 'smith. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: N.Allen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Gotta go with Chad also. Rebarreled, w BRUX, 264 win mag, trued, blueprinted action, fat recoil lug, custom brake. Weather has prevented me from putting any...
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    Gunsmithing I need a 'smith.

    Re: I need a 'smith. Chad has a rifle of mine right now. I have been through his shop and looked at some of his work. I would definately consider using him as your gunsmith.
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    Gunsmithing fluting a mounted barrel

    Re: fluting a mounted barrel The stiffness of a barrel is a result of a mass of material resiting the bending action, away from the center of the barrel. Fluting a barrel would remove mass from the exact area you want it, if your trying for stiffness. A fluted barrel would most likely be...
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    Gunsmithing The "birth spasm" begins. . .

    Re: The "birth spasm" begins. . . Congratulations on the move... dont lose my gun in the process! Your not going to know what to do with yourself and all that space!