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    Gunsmithing Differences between PT&G Extractors?

    I think the mini is just a scaled down version of the original extractor. If it were me I would go with the mini because there is less metal removed from the bolt but that might just be me good luck
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    Gunsmithing Timney 532CE Help

    I just looked there are a couple of you tube videos not sure if they will help but might be worth a try good luck
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    Gunsmithing Looking for recommendations on scope leveling

    If you you have a way to level your gun that is accurate then take a accurate level on a wall far enough away from scope so it will focus and draw Vertical line or even a piece of tape on the wall so level your gun and make the scope crosshairs line up with your line should put pretty level...
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    Gunsmithing Cutting lug abutments and lugs

    Just put action in a vise with bolt handle down then measure off of front of receiver with a depth mic and gravity will keep bolt lugs up against lug abutments if you take as little as possible off of the abutments most of the time you won't have any problems but there are always exceptions...
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    Gunsmithing "Webbing" a stock

    The original wedding look was on choppers back in the 70s they used lacquer automotive paint you would use it with no thinning and very low pressure with a conventional spray gun and it would come out that way but not sure if that paint is still on the market because of the e p a there is...
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    Gunsmithing Brass Stuck in Barrel

    More than likely it's the extractor problem plus it's not to expensive to replace good luck
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    Gunsmithing 338 Lapua muzzle threads

    I agree the more meat the better unless you are trying to hit a certain thread for a suppressor
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    Gunsmithing Cerakote Elite Mixing Question

    I talked to the guys at nic industries they said it was ok to mix together they didn't have any exclusions so I'm thinking it must be fine I haven't mixed those two together but have others with good results good luck
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    Gunsmithing Want to rent reamer

    There is elk ridge Reamers to not sure if they will have what you need but might be worth a try
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    Gunsmithing Source for Remington Socket Cap Screws (1/4-28)

    There are usually some on eBay they are longer length so you can cut to the length you need they are kinda expensive but compared to the investment not that bad if I remember right I think 16 dollars but not sure good luck
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    Gunsmithing Custom reamer necessary

    If your going to chamber a few barrels I would for sure by a reamer you can call your reamer maker and explain what you are wanting to do and they will know what will work or you could send them a dummy round and they can make exactly what you need and then all your future barrels will be the...
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    Gunsmithing My First Four Builds

    Nice work
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    Gunsmithing 300 win reamer

    Are you using this rifle for hunting because on a 300 you are limited buy length of mag box. If you plan on using it single shot then Ptg can build one for the bullet you plan on using if you rent most will only have Saami spec good luck
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    Gunsmithing Best release agent for Devcon?

    Kiwi Shoe polish works good to just apply let dry then buff it off and bed as you normally would
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    Gunsmithing Bergara ??

    Mrswede
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    Gunsmithing Bergara ??

    From what I under stand and if I'm wrong correct me but bergara is made in Spain from what I understand Sinclair helped get them started I've only used one it seemed to be ok I don't think there as good as the big names. the one I I used shot pretty good just don't think it's as good as like say...
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    Gunsmithing Cerakote help/suggestions fast, please. 2 Small items. Thank you!

    I might be able to help what is your time frame Text is better for me at 208 -356-0712
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    Gunsmithing Open up 223 bolt face?

    You could also buy a bolt from ptg it would probably make the gun shoot better to by tightening up the clearances
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    Gunsmithing Lathe advice!

    I called quality machine when I was looking he had a PM that they didn't advertise that was made for gun smithing that had large hole through the head stock and high precision bearings in headstock also he thought you got more for your money mine does anything I need it to do it's a 14-40...
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    Gunsmithing Lathe advice!

    If you are threading and clambering you could get by with a short bed but there are always thing come up that requires a longer bed both min are 40 inch but it's almost to short some times I have a early 90 s clausing and a precision Mathews made for gunsmithing the biggest thing is to get one...