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    What is the most versatile twist rate for .308?

    Re: What is the most versatile twist rate for .308? I am para-phrasing myself but... http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...815#Post2496815
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    Maggie’s Why I like Competing

    Re: Why I like Competing <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oregon</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Is that an Ariska, please tell us more about prize #3? </div></div> M1 Garand
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    whats the best way to ship a rifle to GA Precision

    Re: whats the best way to ship a rifle to GA Precision Also do not forget to include your name, address, phone, job number and content list. I know it sounds stupid but you'd be amazed how many rifles we have gotten from the UPS store with no other info.
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    Gunsmithing Transitional Rifling?

    Re: Transitional Rifling? Gain twist has no real effects on velocity or pressure levels. The main benefit is that by applying a small amount of increase in the twist rate, the bullet will be under constant resistance. It forms a physical choke, for lack of a better description. It appears...
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    Gunsmithing boring and rifling old barrels

    Re: boring and rifling old barrels Dan Pedersen Classic Barrel Works http://www.cutrifle.com/ Monte is correct, you won't save any money, but if you have an old/rare gun it might be worth it.
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    Wow, is Sierra Manual Conservative

    Re: Wow, is Sierra Manual Conservative The .30-30 Winchester is one of the oldest cartridges that is still in common use. It was originally loaded with black powder. There are many rifles that are well over 100 years old still being used. While a modern rifle will be able to with stand much...
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    Gunsmithing Rebarrelling am 8mm large ring Mauser???

    Re: Rebarrelling am 8mm large ring Mauser??? No. Wrong bolt face diameter. Military Mauser's were not designed to handle that level of pressure. It can be done but you should get the action heat treated first. With all of the other things that need to get done, you are better of buy a...
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    The History of 30 caliber twist rates

    Re: The History of 30 caliber twist rates <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shooter5</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Neat read, interesting and yet somehow not surprising considering how Uncle Sugar all too often functions. </div></div> You think...
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    Anamoly

    Re: Anamoly Does it have a tight neck chamber?
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    The History of 30 caliber twist rates

    Re: The History of 30 caliber twist rates <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Turk</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I thought that was the beauty of "cut rifling"; precise twist rates??? </div></div> This is true, but as originally designed, Pratt &...
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    The History of 30 caliber twist rates

    In 1892 the Army switched from the .45-70 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle to the .30-40 Krag-Jorgensen and there was much rejoicing. The .30-40 Krag was load with a 220 grain jacketed lead round nose bullet fired at around 2000 fps. This bullet required a 1 in 10 inch twist to stabilize this...
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    Finally did it at Thunder Valley

    Re: Finally did it at Thunder Valley Shouldn't this be under the ELR thread? Or should the ELR thread be under the April fools thread?
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    Maggie’s True Story

    Re: True Story Lemmings eventually run off the cliff
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    Maggie’s CONFUCIUS DIDN'T SAY

    Re: CONFUCIUS DIDN'T SAY If the water is still swirling, the seat will be warm
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    The ex wife

    Re: The ex wife The moral of the story.. Don't get married!
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    5 guns no vault should be without (for fun)

    Re: 5 guns no vault should be without (for fun) 1) 22LR rifle 2) 22LR handgun 3) .30 cal rifle 4) 12 gauge 5) .45 cal pistol/.38 cal revolver These are the minimum requirements to call yourself an american!
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    How to make a gas tube glow on an AR

    Re: How to make a gas tube glow on an AR Notice the flames coming out of the ejection port on the last mag. That's right before the explode!
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    Shankster Needs Real Life Advice.

    Re: Shankster Needs Real Life Advise. Yeah, its a bad idea. But then again, look at the odds... When are you ever going to have an opportunity like this again in your lifetime?
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    Maggie’s The Honey Badger

    Re: The Honey Badger Would you rather wrestle you own weight in Honey badgers or one of Shanksters girls?
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    SUREFIRE Customer Service

    Re: SUREFIRE Customer Service I told them I ran the test on the tail cap that Chuck Vlasek posted here, New tail cap en route. 2 min conversation. Good people.