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    Remington 700 What do you hate?

    Re: Remington 700 What do you hate? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Beef</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On the new ones, out of the box, most old ones I have don't have these issues. X-mark triggers, junk stocks on sps models, internal mags don't...
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    Gunsmithing Black nitrade / melonite review of the guns i have

    Re: Black nitrade / melonite review of the guns i have Any idea how deep this stuff penetrates, do you get higher velocities, better accuracy, is the bore easier to clean, how many more shots can you take before cleaning barrel.
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    Gunsmithing threading, barrels

    Re: threading, barrels Just wanted to add all the barrels i have threaded in the past have been done the correct way with the compound and dial indicator ,or cnc lathe. have just used the other methods on farm equipment and such, with the barrel and actions i set them up to run as true as...
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    Gunsmithing threading, barrels

    Re: threading, barrels <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Larson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">yup,feed in with compund set at 29.5.... 2-.010" cuts..then 2-.005" cuts... then carefully .002" at a time til you get there....straight in on...
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    Gunsmithing threading, barrels

    Re: threading, barrels <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SDWhirlwind</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you use only the crossfeed you are plunging your bit 90 degree into your workpiece and expecting both sides to cut! I know why this is not correct...
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    Remington 700 What do you hate?

    Re: Remington 700 What do you hate? Presume the exposed action screw is only a cosmetic issue? would say it was just cheaper for the manufacture to drill and tap this hole thru rather than flatbottom tap it.
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    Gunsmithing Marlin 25N .22LR...threaded barrel?

    Re: Marlin 25N .22LR...threaded barrel? Barrel shouldnt have to be removed to thread, for a suppresor, i live in clark co, in. would do it for you but would need the suppresor for a good fit, but not going to put one in my hands without a permit.
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    Gunsmithing Reducing Locking Time

    Re: Reducing Locking Time Presume you are asking about the rem 700 most use stock type spring and firing pins for best durability, i think you can cut locktime in half by going with stronger spring and lighter pin but going that route increases the chance of breaking firing pins
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    Gunsmithing threading, barrels

    Re: threading, barrels <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SDWhirlwind</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You set compound @ 29 to 29.5 degrees and feed with compound only, not crossfeed. Well at least that is the way I do it and many others also for...
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    Gunsmithing threading, barrels

    What is your method of threading on a manual lathe, do you cut a relief for the end of the thread to run out into, do you reverse your lathe at the end of cut or disingage and reingage the feed, for the next cut, also do you set the compound angle attachment at 60 degrees and feed in with that...
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    Remington 700 What do you hate?

    Re: Remington 700 What do you hate? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Engine22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">X-mark trigger sucks balls. The typical composite stock is pretty much resembles hammered dog shit too! </div></div> The trigger is my...
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    Remington 700 What do you hate?

    Re: Remington 700 What do you hate? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oneshotkyle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">j-lock </div></div> As far as i know they dont make the 700 with the j lock anymore, easty fix to replace the firing pin assembly.
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    Remington 700 What do you hate?

    The only part of the remington 700 i dont like is the saftey, just doesnt feel safe without a saftey that doesnt block the firing pin.
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    Suppressors suppressors good flash hider

    Do suppressors hide muzzle flash better than a flash hider, with sub and full power loads in .308 Also what powders produce less muzzle flash.
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    Gunsmithing Getting a lathe ..... now what?

    Re: Getting a lathe ..... now what? Nice lathe, doesnt look like its been used much.
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    thompson center warlord

    Son just got a venture, very impressive rifle for the price,read some reviews on the warlord seems like a first class rifle anyone have knowlege of the warlord?
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    CMP USMC M40 with scope!!!!

    Re: CMP USMC M40 with scope!!!! why do these things go for so much money? would it be a good investment if i paid 15,000
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    Gunsmithing How much do gunsmiths make on salary/hour?

    Re: How much do gunsmiths make on salary/hour? $5.00 dollars and hour after insurance, liscense, sales tax, property tax,income tax county tax, inventory tax, and any other tax you can think of. i just love paying tax, dont you? makes my day worthwhile, paying tax gives me a serious erection.
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    Gunsmithing remington actions bolts ect what are they made of

    What type of steel are remington recievers, bolts,firing pins and cocking piece made of, are they heat treated on the surface or thru,any specs on rockwell hardness. Any of the parts cast or forged.
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    Gunsmithing cnc bolt handle threading

    Re: cnc bolt handle threading how many passes are you taking when helical thread milling