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Recent content by Sailormilan

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    M1A Rifle Questions

    Tabby to answer your question, is not really easy. There is nothing really big wrong with the Norincos (same thing as a Polytech). There are some small issues, the biggest being the bolt. Which is actually blown out of proportion. So having done a bit of Polytech research prior to getting my...
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    Gunsmithing Flash suppressor question

    2 questions regarding Flash suppressors. I am in the process of building up 2 rifles from left over parts, using Mauser actions, for use in so called "survival situations". One in 30-06 and one in 308 Win. Rifles will have 24" barrels, parked finishes, bedded in laminated stocks, with turned...
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    S&K scope mount for M1A

    Does anyone have any experience with S&K scope mounts for M1A/M14 style rifles? I have two that I have had for ages but never used. I am trying to decide if they are worth using before I invest time and ammo sighting in 2 new scopes I have coming.
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    Gunsmithing Mauser, hobby "build"- worth it?

    Re: Mauser, hobby "build"- worth it? IIRC, on the Mk X triggers, there is a screw (top one) that adjust the spring pressure/tension. The next one down adjusts the sear engagement. Then there is one in front of the trigger, which adjusts the safety. If yours has a "ton of creep", I would...
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    Gunsmithing Mauser, hobby "build"- worth it?

    Re: Mauser, hobby "build"- worth it? The thumb notch is a weak spot in Mauser actions. So, an Interarms MkX, or any other commercially made action without the thumb notch, will be stronger or more rigid than a military action. Barring manufacturing tolerences, yes the barrels will/should...
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    Gunsmithing Mauser, hobby "build"- worth it?

    Re: Mauser, hobby "build"- worth it? Yugo action, with heavy 308 barrel, in a black plastic ATI stock, tactical knob installed.
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    Tanker Garand

    Re: Tanker Garand Tanker Garands often have two problems with the barrels. #1. A barrel with a worn muzzle is shortened to Tanker style, which gives a new muzzle. But, it does absolutely nothing for the worn throat. One often sees Tanker Garands listed with brand new muzzles, but very worn...
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    .308 vs. 7.62

    Re: .308 vs. 7.62 In the AMERICAN RIFLEMAN magazine a couple of years ago, there was short(1 - 2 paragraph) article on this. They stated that they had found Military Surplus 7.62x51 ammo that gave higher chamber pressures than commerciallyl made .308 Win ammo. However, they did not say what...
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    Gunsmithing Installing a tactical bolt knob on a Mauser

    Re: Installing a tactical bolt knob on a Mauser Actually, the ATI stock makes a decent stock with a bit of work. That is an intermediate length Yugo action bedded with AcraGlas Gel. I cut off the funky screw holes for the upper handguard, and filled the screw holes on the bottom. I filled...
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    Gunsmithing Installing a tactical bolt knob on a Mauser

    I have had a target/sniper style rifle built on a Yugo Mauser action with a Parker Hale target barrel for some time. The bolt handle was forged, and was about 2.5" long. Which I felt was a bit short. So, I decide to lengthen it and install a tactical style knob. I checked with a gunsmith who...
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    2 Garands restored

    While this isn't normal guns for here, I thought you might like to see a couple of nice restore Garands. I have spent the past two weeks working on a Basket case Garand that I got from a guy on another forum. I knew when I got it from him it would require some work. But, it took a bit more than...
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    M1 Garand build??

    Re: M1 Garand build?? If you are planning on doing the work yourself, here are some suggestions. Tools needed: Barrel vise. A standard round vise will work, but there is also one made specifically for the Garand barrel. Receiver wrench. Pull through reamer. If starting with a new barrel, a...
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    Evaluation of a M1A failure

    Re: Evaluation of a M1A failure 2nd hand info posted on another forum. "The ammo was not loaded by the shooter, it was borrowed from a buddy who got the data from a Long Range shooter. Many mistakes we're made that lead to this event. I hope the owner of the rifle will chime in here or on...
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    Savage TR stock fit a pre-Accutrigger MKII?

    Re: Savage TR stock fit a pre-Accutrigger MKII? The E receiver is a bit longer than a non E receiver, but the E receiver barrel is smaller in diameter where it meets the receiver. The non E receiver barrel stays the the same diameter as the receiver for a distance of 4", then it steps down...