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Finally got it. 25 rounds and the rubber strap wrench did it. Had to use channel locks on the takedown knob. It fought every revolution of the way. Once the threads cleared the baffles gave me no problems. Now for a through cleaning and some Never-sieze (Sp). I also got a 20 minute upper...

I've been out a few days so I'm behind. I'll try the recommendations this weekend and report what works, hopefully. Thanks everyone.

I broke apart my 22 can about 4 months ago and cleaned it. Since then I have only put about 200 rounds through it but the end cap won't screw off now. I soaked in acetone overnight, nothing. I tried break free overnight, nothing, even liquid wrench. Will anything dissolve the carbon? I'm...

Re: AR vs. AK Another 2 cents. I originally qualified with the M-14. Moved to the M-16 in ITR. Shot on the batallion rifle team with M-16. For issue weapons, I found the M-14 won on reliability and accuracy over the M-16. So, I would question why anyone would limit themselves to the AR...

Re: SADLAK Mount I called SADLAK. They said they can't accept receivers and that I need to take measurements and send them for analysis. My receiver seemed to be in spec but then I'm not a machinist and am not 100% certain that I'm measuring correctly. I guess I'll try again. I'm about...

I've got a NM M1A and recently purchased a SADLAK scope mount. I've mounted it 8 times now and either the rear is not sitting solid or there is no elevation available once the scope is mounted. I have all the instructions for measuring out of spec receivers but don't have the tools needed...

Re: Anyone preparing for a diaster such as 2012? After reading the Pessimist's Guide to World History I realized that disaster is the norm for the human race. It's the relative peace and prosperity the US has enjoyed that is rare. It doesn't have to be the end of the world to go to survival...

Re: Evaluation of a M1A failure I blew up a standard model about 25 years ago. I sent the rifle and ammo back to Springfield but never got any answers. My research indicated headspacing issues. I read a report back then that you could actually push a bullet into the barrel about half way...

Re: creatures encountered on a stalk Spiders don't have to be venomous to kill you if one gets on your person and the reaction makes you run around in little circles, waving your arms wildly as you slap yourself silly..... until you hit a tree.

Re: Perplexed by slow loads I have several loading manuals from 25 years ago up to a current Nosler manual and it's scary how much heavier the loads are that are listed in the older mauals. Not all powders from back then are avaialble in the newer books but the ones that are seem to be lower...

Re: RL15 vs Varget And to think I still use 748. I guess I should not wait until it's all gone to start with a newer powder.

Re: One Liners If you had a brain they'd lock you up for smuggling shit.

Re: Can zero change 1moa going from bench to prone? I shot on the batallion rifle team in the Corps and for me the 300 sitting and kneeling had a 2 click delta. This was with the M14 and M16. This is according to my marksmanship books. Open sights so no parallax to consider. Seemed to be...

Re: Data Books: How Important? Without a data book I couldn't keep up with more than one rifle. Let's see now, was that 8 clicks at 300 yards or 300 clicks at 8 yards......getting old is hell.

Re: Scopes NOT for a 50 BMG I thought I might get some interesting results by asking what has not worked. Even though it appears some scopes work fine all lines have some failures. It looks like if I want a scope that will still be working in the event no one is available for warranty...