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  1. bptactical

    Gunsmithing Slide sight cutting

    We are just a state away from you, can do the slide cuts but I don't do refinish work if I can help it. (no place for a booth and tarping off everything eats up too much time)
  2. bptactical

    Gunsmithing 1911 build questions

    And this illustrates very well the lack of knowledge of the platform. The trigger sucks so replace the trigger = trigger still sucks. The actual trigger has very little to do with the trigger pull and feel. This is where the understanding of the system comes into play. The trigger bears on the...
  3. bptactical

    Gunsmithing 1911 build questions

    If you have to ask such questions, your in over your head already. Not trying to be a jerk but if you are not familiar with the mechanicals, timing and relationships of the platform you can achieve two things in a hurry: 1- create an unsafe firearm. 2- ruin a good firearm. If you are replacing...
  4. bptactical

    Gunsmithing Bedding Compounds? Devcon still the standard?

    Devcon is the only thing in my shop.
  5. bptactical

    Gunsmithing Cycling problems with LR 308 build

    I would hold off on the can. Get the rifle dialed in first before you add another variable.
  6. bptactical

    Gunsmithing Cycling problems with LR 308 build

    It not occurring with the other ammo makes me lean towards the Norwegian being a bit under powered. Did it happen with every Norse round or just one? What you are showing is a classic short stroke, typically gas related. Check the standard items such as gas ring condition, stagger, gas key...
  7. bptactical

    Gunsmithing Guns n Roses...

    Eye Bleach please. Deduction of 25 points from Chads ManCard for posting that image.
  8. bptactical

    Gunsmithing New toys for my garage!

    Nice score. One of my customers(who is a more money than brains guy) mentioned he had a MIG welder he was going to sell. He had purchased it new to do a railing at his house a couple of years ago and has sat in his garage ever since. I asked him what it was and he couldn't remember, thought it...
  9. bptactical

    Gunsmithing Guns n Roses...

    Shit awful band, Axle Rose is a whiney little biotch. Hell, KISS is a better band! Now for music-Stevie Ray, Robin Trower, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Yes, The Who, Led Zeppelin.......... But the CNC work is awesome! Neat theme!
  10. bptactical

    Gunsmithing Threading the muzzle of a Steyr SSG 69II

    I have done quite a few of them with no issues and never pulled the barrel. I avoid pulling barrels if at all possible and I have just made tooling to suit. Check your PM'S.
  11. bptactical

    Gunsmithing Basic Starter Tool Kit

    I use Starrett punches for precise and lighter work, generic Lowes or General for general use. The most important tool that is overlooked too often: Every reference material you can find. Seriously. Your brain is your most important tool, feed it. A notepad and your camera/phone. Sometimes...
  12. bptactical

    Gunsmithing Stock barrel after truing action?

    Even with a pilot a tap will want to follow the existing threads. The only way to ensure your threads are absolutely aligned with the action axis is to chase them with a rigid single point tool. Face the receiver, lug surfaces, bore the crest of the threads just enough to get a fresh surface...
  13. bptactical

    Gunsmithing Looking to have a Muzzle Brake installed on my Rem WM - Utah area?

    Pm inbound.
  14. bptactical

    Gunsmithing whats the going rate for threading a barrel?

    $80.00 turn and thread less shipping, about a week out right now.
  15. bptactical

    Gunsmithing AK Questions

    Whut? Give up my secrets? I took a chunk of steel and milled it so the receiver locks in with the stock tang and a couple of set screws lock against the rear trunnion on the sides. I then turned the back end of the chunk round on the approximate bore centerline and I chuck it in my 4 jaw. You...
  16. bptactical

    Gunsmithing AK Questions

    ^^^ the above nails it well. You never, ever trust the threads on an AK for concentricity, axial alignment or threadform. I thread them frequently and don't pull the barrels. I silver solder an oversized bushing, turn it true to bore and thread it.
  17. bptactical

    Gunsmithing Hook spanner insert

    I use a DPMS castle nut wrench, it has a broached hole for a torque wrench. Calculate offset and go to town. That being said the torque value on a buffer tube/castle nut is not overly critical. 25-35ft lbs is plenty. Maybe a drop of blue on a buffer tube and stake the castle nut.
  18. bptactical

    Gunsmithing Bedding the recoil lug, stuck

    Sorry for the duplicate. Dunno why it done did dat...
  19. bptactical

    Gunsmithing Bedding the recoil lug, stuck

    Not a problem and good luck. Look at the bright side, you ain't the first...
  20. bptactical

    Gunsmithing Bedding the recoil lug, stuck

    Just a little bit of wisedom in the above. Loosen your action screws slightly and shoot some spoilers. It will give the action a chance to move on you. Easy fix once you pop it out. Just relieve a bit of the bedding on the sides and the front of the lug. Tape the front and sides of the lug(I...
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