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    Gunsmithing Need advise on quality airbrush for Cerakote application

    I found this on amazon but there are some mixed reviews... Amazon.com: Master Airbrush® G444-SET High Precision Detail Control Dual-action Gravity Feed Airbrush Professional Set and Now a (FREE) How to Airbrush Training Book to Get You Started. you can get these bottles to store your...
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    Cerakote R700 bolt

    Isn't there a way to measure how much play you have between the bolt lugs and the chamber area?
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    Gunsmithing Can you Duracoat/Ceracoat anodized Aluminum?

    Anyone got a good source to get the acetone? I just picked up a 5 gal container of the Brakleen non chlorinated from advance auto for $107...seems kind of high and I don't know how long this will last me. I am considering getting some smaller cans to blast off the big junk before the soak...
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    Which 308 dies to get?

    Thanks for this explanation Kevin, I really appreciate your help and everyone's help on here :-)
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    Which 308 dies to get?

    So I got the Dillon 3-die set (Dillon Precision: Reloaders, Reloading Equipment, Bullet Reloading, Bullet Reloaders) I found that they say "We strongly suggest that a headspace case gage be used to correctly adjust the size die." what is this about? I thought in AR's they were automatically...
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    Which 308 dies to get?

    Well, I was just notified by my wife today that I got a package from dillon... It's my dies. I hope they will work fine for what I'm wanting and I didn't make a mistake by getting them in place if redding or forster? I will take a look at them when I get home and post up specifics (since I...
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    Which 308 dies to get?

    Wow thanks Kevin!
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    Which 308 dies to get?

    Thanks for your time input! So you think I should go with a F/L S/B sizing die as well and but suffer too much in the accuracy department?
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    Which 308 dies to get?

    I thought it would be good to crimp the bullets in place so the OAL doesn't change as its "jammed" up in the chamber (on semi autos)? Is this not the case? I have a Hornady OAL gauge with a comparator, and also the rcbs case master... But I don't have a bump gauge, can you explain further?
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    Which 308 dies to get?

    Thanks, yeah I want to load as accurate as possible... Don't have too many area around here to push it out, but I can get up to 8-900 yards at my family's house. Since its semi-auto I will need the 3 die set right? Sizing/depriming, seating, and crimping.
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    Which 308 dies to get?

    I have a dillon 550 and absolutely love their dies. The problem is that they are extremely back ordered right now... I ordered them in may and they keep moving the estimated date back. It's still 10-12 weeks out. So what are the second best? I am reloading for an ar-10 semi auto, so I will...
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    Gunsmithing Can you Duracoat/Ceracoat anodized Aluminum?

    cool thanks. I also saw in the cerakote manual that they said you can use either Brake Kleen or Acetone for the soak... anyone had good success w/ the brake kleen? I was going to get the non-chlorinated stuff if it works well... its less harsh than the Acetone and probably a lot easier to...
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    Gunsmithing Can you Duracoat/Ceracoat anodized Aluminum?

    A lot of great info here! I have heard/read that you don't want to sandblast the anodized aluminum to the bare metal because the anodization is the only thing that keeps the metal hard... Is this true or not? Also, I am curious about whether a barrel should be coated with the h series or the c...
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    Gunsmithing Need advise/help making cerakote finishing oven...

    what about something like this safe and then I can use a grill/furnace gasket around the door to retain heat? No idea if this will work, that's why i'm asking. Winchester® Gun Safe, 24 Gun Capacity - Tractor Supply Online Store
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    Gunsmithing Need advise/help making cerakote finishing oven...

    Anyone have any experience with a PID controller? What is PID Control? | osPID: the Open Source PID Controller
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    Gunsmithing Need advise/help making cerakote finishing oven...

    Hmmm... I have a friend who made a forge with propane... I wonder if the same could be done with a cerakote oven and be able to control how much propane was let into the oven to control temp?
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    Gunsmithing Need advise/help making cerakote finishing oven...

    A lot of good advise! Thanks for all the input guys. I am wanting to begin doing this as a business soon here in SC, so I want to have tight controls and everything to function well. I will want to be able to do rifles and guns, and perhaps even be able at some point to powdercoat rims - so I...
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    Gunsmithing Need advise/help making cerakote finishing oven...

    I have been searching for a while online and can't really find the answer... I have some basic wiring knowledge, but not much, so please deal with me as a noob when it comes to electrical stuff. My question is: how do I set up the heating element (i.e. from an old oven) to where I can control...
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    Sig 716 Accuracy

    Thanks for the input... mine is on the way! so are most having good accuracy w/ the 165-180 gr bullet weight range on this rifle? I see its a 1 in 10" twist...
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    Sig 716 Accuracy

    Anyone else have any input? I am considering one of these... From what I see the accuracy it typically around 1-1.5" groups at 100 yards w/ the right load. I guess I am mainly curious about accuracy after the trigger upgrade...
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