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Gunsmithing Comprehensive brake list/reviews
Re: Comprehensive brake list/reviews Good reads. Thank you but will take all I can find!- bptactical
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Gunsmithing Comprehensive brake list/reviews
Good morning all, Precision rifles are not my target customers but I am getting more requests for PR work so a touch of info would be helpful. I get asked frequently which brake is the best/most effective. Now I don't have the time to go and shoot every brake made and do side by side comparisons...- bptactical
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Gunsmithing Dremel tool on Rem 700 feed lip
Re: Dremel tool on Rem 700 feed lip Either the best or worst words a Smith can hear: "I just cleaned it up a bit with my Dremel". Either way I am making money. Next to rust and politicians their improper use has destroyed just as many firearms.- bptactical
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Gunsmithing need a good flintlock kit
Re: need a good flintlock kit Check Track of the Wolf and Log Cabin Shop. Both offer basic kits and you can customize the components. Good quality like L&R locks and triggers and such. One of these days a swamped barrel fullstock flint Hawken pattern rifle is on the bucket list.- bptactical
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Gunsmithing Armalite AR-10 S.A.S.S. free float handguard wiggl
Re: Armalite AR-10 S.A.S.S. free float handguard wiggl New rifle or used? If new contact Armalite, if not I would breakdown the upper and inspect everything. Assuming correct assembly given your description I would hold the OD threads on the barrel nut and ID threads of the forearm suspect...- bptactical
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Gunsmithing Gun Smith in Denver
Re: Gun Smith in Denver <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skid</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was looking for someone to thread a barrel for me and put on a muzzle brake. Want someone competent, and I don't feel the local TV stars are even remotely...- bptactical
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Gunsmithing Our lathe adventures.
Re: Our lathe adventures. One thing you want to do on a new machine setup. I am sure you leveled it out when you first installed it correct? Have you re-leveled it since? It is pretty normal for a machine to shift and settle a bit after setting it up. Temperature changes can affect machine...- bptactical
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Gunsmithing Upper Rail Missalignment with Barrel
Re: Upper Rail Missalignment with Barrel I would be suspect of the front ring of the upper receiver and its true relative to the rest of the upper. If this is a new rifle I would contact LMT.- bptactical
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Anyone shoot a PTR 91?
Re: Anyone shoot a PTR 91? I have owned a HK91 and a 93. I currently have a standard PTR91. I personally think the PTR's exhibit better fit and finish than the HK. Mine has all HK parts in the BCG and trigger, all that I have pulled apart were either HK or FMP parts so you know they are good...- bptactical
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Gunsmithing 1911 front sight
Re: 1911 front sight A couple of drops of Kroil or KnockerLoose on the dovetail. Check to make sure that it does not have a rollpin vertically through the blade. Brass punch-right to left removal-left to right installation. Make sure that the new sight is for a Kimber-IIRC they use a...- bptactical
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Gunsmithing PILLAR MaDnEsS TuEsDaY!
Re: PILLAR MaDnEsS TuEsDaY! <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: damoncali</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BPTactical</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Thanks Chuck! Just the...- bptactical
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Gunsmithing PILLAR MaDnEsS TuEsDaY!
Re: PILLAR MaDnEsS TuEsDaY! <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: C. Dixon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bo Clerke, owner of Clerke International is one sharp ol cat who's been making stuff longer than most here have existed on the planet. He's in his...- bptactical
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Gunsmithing PILLAR MaDnEsS TuEsDaY!
Re: PILLAR MaDnEsS TuEsDaY! Speaking of pillars- Any good research/discussions on pillar material? Aluminum, steel or stainless. Pro/con's of each material? Your preferences and why?- bptactical
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Gunsmithing Threading the muzzle for sup...
Re: Threading the muzzle for sup... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HateCA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In short no. </div></div> With the caveat-In short, No if done correctly. You need to ensure that the turning/threading is concentric to the...- bptactical
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Gunsmithing Opinions on Harbor Freight 9x20 Lathe
Re: Opinions on Harbor Freight 9x20 Lathe But they make great anchors when you take a day off and go fishing....................- bptactical
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Gunsmithing The elusive FFL
Re: The elusive FFL <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The American</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For gunsmith related activity's, A customer brings in a firearm for..(whatever),its going to take <24 hrs so it get logged in the book. My question is...- bptactical
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Gunsmithing The elusive FFL
Re: The elusive FFL My process was very painless and seamless. I went ahead and got my LLC, State and City business license all in place before I submitted the application for my FFL. The only touchy spot I had was when I had to get my Chief of Police to sign off on my FFL app. He was a touch...- bptactical
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Gunsmithing Insurance
Re: Insurance Joseph Chiarillo insurance.- bptactical
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Gunsmithing Opinions on Harbor Freight 9x20 Lathe
Re: Opinions on Harbor Freight 9x20 Lathe <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would stop looking at the HF stuff and just keep your eyes open on Craigslist instead for a used lathe. The manual machine market is...- bptactical
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Gunsmithing Small business question
Re: Small business question (d) Gunsmith. A person who devotes time, attention, and labor to engaging in such activity as a <span style="font-weight: bold">regular course of trade or business with the principal objective of livelihood and profit,</span> but such a term shall not include a...- bptactical
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