• The Shot You’ll Never Forget Giveaway - Enter To Win A Barrel From Rifle Barrel Blanks!

    Tell us about the best or most memorable shot you’ve ever taken. Contest ends June 13th and remember: subscribe for a better chance of winning!

    Join contest Subscribe

Search results

  1. G

    Gunsmithing My brand new Starrett calipers were MADE IN CHINA!

    Re: My brand new Starrett calipers were MADE IN CHINA! The Chinese and Japs along with others are among the best in the world as far as precision engineering goes. That said I will say this much, quality in China and Japan is never measured on perfection, perfection is not quality, quality is...
  2. G

    Gunsmithing Opinions for a resolution

    Re: Opinions for a resolution The truth is that shit happens in this game and it happens usually when you least need it. Im not backing anyone here but it might not be as plain and simple as you might think, and since you havent told us what the problem is I can only assume that theres...
  3. G

    Gunsmithing Remington 700 SA

    Re: Remington 700 SA You can forget about mag feeding but nice action for the job.
  4. G

    Gunsmithing How difficult would this be?

    Re: How difficult would this be? No problem to an experienced Smith.
  5. G

    Gunsmithing Left hand laminate thumbhole

    Re: Left hand laminate thumbhole Check out this guy, www.gunstocksireland.com. He makes anything that a customer can come up with.
  6. G

    Gunsmithing Silver Soldering vs. Tig welding

    Re: Silver Soldering vs. Tig welding <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sunnyside Scott</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Between Silver soldering a bolt handle and Tig welding I would use Tig welding. Here is some silver solder you might use. Solder has...
  7. G

    Gunsmithing Silver Soldering vs. Tig welding

    Re: Silver Soldering vs. Tig welding Call in Chad on this one. I think this is what its about.
  8. G

    Gunsmithing flat sided case neck cause ??

    Re: flat sided case neck cause ?? This is usually caused by a heavy ejector spring. If you have a very strong ejector spring it can bash your cases hard against the side of the side wall of the chamber and action as it ejects. The cure for this is a lighter spring.
  9. G

    Gunsmithing chambering without a pilot

    Re: chambering without a pilot Thanks men, just aswell I asked. Another week it will be.
  10. G

    Gunsmithing chambering without a pilot

    I remember seeing it mentioned here at one time but I couldnt find it after searching. I think it was Chad that said he does it. Any thoughts on chambering without the use of a live pilot. Perhaps Chad might chime in. The reason I ask is because when I recently ordered in a reamer I forgot to...
  11. G

    Gunsmithing Plans or pictures - Spider for a Steady Rest?

    Re: Plans or pictures - Spider for a Steady Rest? This looks good for sure and definitely has potential, a four jaw chuck would really need to be administered though along with copper or aluminium bushings in order to make it work fully. Nice idea whoever came up with it. I personally think...
  12. G

    Gunsmithing Best WSM Action

    Re: Best WSM Action Had a Borden here this week for the first time and for sure I have to say they are a seriously sweet action. Ive used them all at this stage but something tells me Ill be going for Borden again.
  13. G

    Gunsmithing 22-250 re-barrel

    Re: 22-250 re-barrel <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mscott</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SDLAW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">God I'm a good gunsmith. </div></div>...
  14. G

    Gunsmithing 22-250 re-barrel

    Re: 22-250 re-barrel Your a good one alright, very good stuff outa you.
  15. G

    Gunsmithing Designing a Compensator. Any Input?

    Re: Designing a Compensator. Any Input? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mikki</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You do it very well. I saw a picture of you a while and you even look like a wanker. Big fat fuck. </div></div> If you dont have a...
  16. G

    Gunsmithing making a ustom base

    Re: making a ustom base Trust myself and 300, its very doable but come back here after you've argued all the points.
  17. G

    Gunsmithing Designing a Compensator. Any Input?

    Re: Designing a Compensator. Any Input? You do it very well. I saw a picture of you a while and you even look like a wanker. Big fat fuck.
  18. G

    Gunsmithing Designing a Compensator. Any Input?

    Re: Designing a Compensator. Any Input? As usual a great site contributor, WANKER.
  19. G

    Gunsmithing making a ustom base

    Re: making a ustom base Not the most simple task in the world but totally doable, everything has got to be totally bang on centre. Ive done lots of stuff like this in the past but to be honest with the cost of most of this now its just easier to go out and buy it. This might not answer your...
  20. G

    Gunsmithing Best place for barrel threading and bolt knobs?

    Re: Best place for barrel threading and bolt knobs? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mark Housel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">AZPrecision here on snipers hide (located in AZ) does nice bolt knob work. </div></div> He seems to be a good man to go...