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Recent content by Steve_Rose

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    Help to fix a barrel that was cut wrong (can it be?)

    75 vs 100 ft/lbs is not going to make a significant difference at this point. Could the barrel have been set up for a thicker recoil lug than you are using?
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    Trigger identification? ...Anschutz?

    Anyone recognize this trigger? The info I find leads to Anschutz, but which model?
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    CZ 453 bolt pronlem

    Some more reading for you
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    Gunsmithing New Remington 223 bolt is hard to close

    I am assuming you have cleaned any grease, residue,etc. from the chamber and bolt lugs. You have headspace gauges?....Does the bolt close on the GO headspace gauge? If not then yes, the chamber may be tight. Another thing to check is to make sure the ejector plunger (in the bolt face) will...
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    CZ 453 bolt pronlem

    Take the action out of the stock and (1) see if the trigger move back enough to allow bolt removal or (2) shows any obviuous “tinkering” that is limiting trigger travel. Post a pictures of the trigger and perhaps someone here can spot the issue.
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    Gunsmithing ITAR Upcoming Changes

    I recently found this in the news: New Trump rules make it easier for U.S. gun makers to sell overseas @THEIS or anyone else have more links. info, etc. on the whether the purposed "removal of most commercial firearms " made it into the revised regulations?
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    Looking for LOUD steel rimfire targets

    The wife gave me a MGM Rimfire KYL for Christmas. Its 3/16" thick, I'll let you know how it rings in a day or two
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    Gunsmithing ITAR Upcoming Changes

    Theis, Do you know if these proposed ITAR changes became offical? Are we not passed the end of the comment period?
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    Gunsmithing ITAR Upcoming Changes

    Another "update" on the potential changes to ITAR
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    Shooter lube

    Fig....that's called "Group Tightener"....:LOL:
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns What sidearm do y'all carry?

    Glock 23 in a Milt Sparks Summer Special II...or a Ruger LCP in the front pocket if the situation dictates it.
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    New guy from western Kentucky

    Long time lurker...here to learn and help out where I can. If it goes BANG I like to shoot it, whether it is for fun, hunting, or in competition. I am also the owner/operator of Rose Action Sports (gunsmithing) in Pembroke, Kentucky.
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    Gunsmithing ITAR Upcoming Changes

    Perhaps this shows some possible clarification (from page 1 of the linked White Paper) . The bold text below is my emphasis Tasking: Considering the possibility of revisions of Cats I-III and removal of most commercial firearms and related activities from the ITAR, DDTC requests DTAG to...
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    Ultralight khaki cargo pants suggestion

    These Tru-Spec pants have been my choice for several years. LINK to the Tru-Spec clothing The company outfitted the match staff for the Rockcastle Pro-Am 3 Gun a few years ago and I was very impressed with how well the pants held up. I've since bought a few more, and still wear my original...