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  1. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing build on a ruger m77 action?

    Howa 1500 I built six years ago. Shilen barrel .308 WIN, B&C stock other goodies added along the way. Many creatures of the forest have perished because of this rifle. <img src=https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/576081_3015015136225_200887066_n.jpg>
  2. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing How was this texturing done?

    I've used Steel Bed, Marine Tex and JB Weld. I like the ink roller idea, I'm going to try it. I've been using sponges dabbing the epoxy like drywall texture. I tried the Popsicle stick method but I went back to the sponge.
  3. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing build on a ruger m77 action?

    One of my rifles is built on a Howa. It's always been a good action. There are features that are standard on the Howa, like the M-16 style extractor and the weatherby style bolt handle, that lots of guys have added to their Remington 700 actions. Legacy Sports even makes a drop in 10 round...
  4. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing When Gunsmith Won't Return Call or Email

    One of my favorite things is when someone comes into the shop with one of those "fairly simple" home machining jobs or maybe one of thos super simple AR-15 "builds." It's all simple...
  5. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing Rem 700 SPS .300 WM issues...

    This is an all too familiar problem with Remington (and other MFG's) belted mag chamberings. Browning and T/C have problems too but Remington seems to specialize in it. If you've ever seen how they chamber rifles at Illion you wouldn't be surprised they have so many problems. I would estimate...
  6. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing When Gunsmith Won't Return Call or Email

    This is a terrible analogy. I explain the problem to people all the time. Go pick up the phone book. Look for "auto mechanics." They're a dime a dozen. Now, look for Lawyer, Doctor, acupuncturist...and then look for gunsmith. If it's in there once you're lucky. That's why we are overwhelmed, and...
  7. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing When Gunsmith Won't Return Call or Email

    It's real easy to get totally swamped in a gunsmithing shop. Once you become swamped the only thing you try and do is work your way through it and not give yourself a stroke from the additional stress. There have been times when it can be so busy that I stop all communication just to keep my gun...
  8. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing LongRifles, Inc. From the Beginning, To the End.

    Great video. Great rifle. I bought the King's seat covers a couple weeks ago after watching your video on them. Kryptec Typhoon.
  9. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing How to adjust a Remington 700p Trigger?

    Buy a Jewel, Jard, Basix, even a Timney. Throw that one away. Otherwise. The screw on the back adjusts the sear. The top front is the over travel and the bottom front is the poundage. What I do is adjust the poundage and over travel the way I want them. Then I adjust the sear. There has to...
  10. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing Any fixing this or scrap metal

    Well, you wanted the barrel off; now it is. That's some serious "don't-take-no-for-an-answer" gunsmithing. If a girl goes out with you and says "no" what do you do then? The pipe wrench?
  11. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing Barrel fluting???

    Karl just did three barreled actions for me in less than 10 days and they look as good or better than anyone else I've used.
  12. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing Gen 4 Glock Frame Damage

    We just had this exact problem with a model 22 gen 4. The customer noticed the nickle was gone from the front right frame rail after 50 rounds. We sent it to Glock and they sent it right back with a note saying they test fired it and it worked. I'll call him and see if he can take a picture of...
  13. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing Gunsmith in central La.

    Do you want any other work done to the rifle besides the thread and chamber? I have a Ruger M-77 blueprint kit from PTG that doesn't get used as much as I'd like and a 25-06 reamer. I can have it back to you pretty darn quick. I used to have a shop in Louisiana in the back of Simmons' Sporting...
  14. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing .260 reamer for 130gr hunting bergers

    I have a uni-throater from PTG. I bought one after I had a guy trying to use Berger 140 VLD's in his 6.5x284. It works great and didn't cost very much. Pacific Tool & Gauge, Inc. - Uni-Throat, Neck and Throat & Pull-Thru Reamers
  15. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing 204 Ruger extraction problems.

    Thanks for the replies. I've shot some Remington 32gr. and 40gr. accutip-v and had zero problems from the same guns. I've had lots of problems with Hornaday over the years.
  16. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing 204 Ruger extraction problems.

    I've had 4 different guns chambered in 204 Ruger all with extraction problems. Two T/C Encores, one AR and a Ruger 77. The problem seems to be the 40gn v-max from Hornaday. Remington works great in all the guns. You would think it would be the other way around since Ruger and Hornaday jointly...
  17. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing Chopping down a fluted factory barrel?

    I've had to cut fluted barrels down for customers before. What I do to pretty it up is spin on a over-sized brake like a Holland Quick Discharge.
  18. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing Suppressor to barrel dia?

    there's plenty of barrel left.
  19. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing Muzzle brake install.

    When you're timing these brakes sometimes they can bottom out at the beginning of the threads, especially if the end of the threads is the same as the major diameter. I would chuck the brake in a three jaw and cut a small relief area where the brake's threads begin. It's really easy to chase...
  20. Lucky Jack

    Gunsmithing kampfeld custom!!!!!

    I've been using Karl for years now and am always very happy with the results and how he'll go the extra mile to make sure everything is perfect...even when I was the culprit. I have three barreled actions going out to him tomorrow for various fluting and coating jobs.
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