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Recent content by TrapperJ

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    Gunsmithing Riflestock camo using turkey feather

    That was a downrange indickator!
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    Gunsmithing Riflestock camo using turkey feather

    Has anyone read about a technique using a turkey feather as a paint brush for your camo pattern? I read about it on some forum . You applied the base coat. Sprayed the feather lightly with the next color and dabbed it on the stock with twists etc. Than you moved on to the next color with a fresh...
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    Remington 788 tactical stock?

    Re: Remington 788 tactical stock? I agree. They are known to be tack drivers.
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    Remington 788 tactical stock?

    Re: Remington 788 tactical stock? Not tactical, but Boyds has a thumbhole laminated for $80+shipping. Nothing wrong with sturdy laminate. I have a laminate varmint stock on my 700 AAC-SD. You can always paint it camo if you want.
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    Rem 700

    Re: Rem 700 I believe Remington makes a 700 5r in 20" threaded in ss that might be a great starter. You wouldn't have to put much money into it. You have to look for it online because it is not listed by rem. as a regular production item. Only certain distributers will have it. If I hadn't...
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    Can a timney trigger cause light primer strikes?

    Re: Can a timney trigger cause light primer strikes? Took my bolt out. Cleaned and oiled lightly. I called Timney today and the tech is sending me a longer sear today.
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    Can a timney trigger cause light primer strikes?

    Re: Can a timney trigger cause light primer strikes? Thanks guys. Exactly the info I needed. This was driving me crazy at the range yesterday.
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    Can a timney trigger cause light primer strikes?

    I replaced the crappy trigger on my Rem. 700 AAC-SD with a Timney. Great trigger pull now, but occasional light trigger strikes with old Nato Ammo (1982). Is it possible that the installation or adjustment can be causing light strikes? We tried the ammo in another similar but stock rifle and...
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    Rifle Scopes Comparable scopes to swfa SS HD 5-20 x50

    Re: Comparable scopes to swfa SS HD 5-20 x50 Thanks. I edited to $1200.
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    Rifle Scopes Comparable scopes to swfa SS HD 5-20 x50

    What riflescope do you consider comparable clarity and quality wise to the new swfa 5-20 x50 at the same group price point (1000-1200) ?
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    Stiller 40XB Knock off

    Has anyone purchased the Stiller .22lr repeater action? It is the Remington 40XB knock off. If so, What were the components of your build?
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    Anybody installed Atlasworxs bottom metal?

    Has anyone installed the Atlasworks bottom metal magazine adapter from the group buy? If so, how hard is it to do? Can it be done with hand tools and a drill press?
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    Rifle Scopes SnipersHide/SWFA SS HD 5-20x50 GroupBuy

    Re: SnipersHide/SWFA SS HD 5-20x50 GroupBuy Never mind. Found my answer. $500 off.
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    Rifle Scopes SnipersHide/SWFA SS HD 5-20x50 GroupBuy

    Re: SnipersHide/SWFA SS HD 5-20x50 GroupBuy What was the final price?
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    Rifle Scopes SnipersHide/SWFA SS HD 5-20x50 GroupBuy

    Re: SnipersHide/SWFA SS HD 5-20x50 GroupBuy Is the group buy still active? What is the current count and price?