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    Gunsmithing Custom FF tubes

    Re: Custom FF tubes EGW makes a 2.25 inch handguard. I think WOA does too. I know you were looking at a custom solution- but if you don't have the means to make what you want those might work, I don't know about internal clearance on those. You might have to contact them to find out the ID of...
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    Gunsmithing FN SPR in 223 how-to?

    Re: FN SPR in 223 how-to? I think the closest you will come to that is an FN TSR with the CRPF, or controlled round push feed action. It is similar in concept, but with less engagement. As far as I know Winchester hasn't made a classic or CRF style action in .223. I suppose you could TIG up...
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    Gunsmithing Milling aluminum chassis

    Re: Milling aluminum chassis Wow thanks again for all of the encouragement and examples! I think these are some fine examples of what can be done with skill and patience. How tight do tolerances need to be held on a project like this? How tight should the slot for the recoil lug etc? I was...
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    Gunsmithing good gunsmith in san diego?

    Re: good gunsmith I've had Ray at Iron Sights do some 1911 work for me and I have been satisfied with his work. I don't know what services he provides for rifles but recently I had him fit a barrel bushing for me and it came out excellent.
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    AI mags and 6BR with CRF action

    Re: AI mags and 6BR with CRF action Thank you for pointing that out to me. I feel stupid for not having searched for it myself. Again thank you everyone for the advice. Whatever I end up doing I will make sure to post it up on here. The .223 mag solution has me leaning towards the 6BR...
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    AI mags and 6BR with CRF action

    Re: AI mags and 6BR with CRF action Thank you everyone for the replies and advice! dieselten, that is a very generous offer. Right now the action isn't barreled so I wouldnt't be able to to test them that way yet. I might be headed towards barreling it in .308 first and then a rebarrel in...
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    AI mags and 6BR with CRF action

    How much does the controlled feed bolt help when chambering a round that is too short for the mag? I want to get my FN SPR barreled soon and I am debating which caliber to select. I could go .308, 6.5x47, or a variety of other longer, short action cartridges but I am drawn to the 6BR. I ran a...
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    53gr vmax loads ?

    Re: 53gr vmax loads ? I don't have velocities but I have had great results with h335 and varget and the 52/53 grain bullets. Most people seem to not bother with varget on the lighter bullets but I have had great luck working up until I see primers flattening and backing off a half grain in my...
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    Dealing with a piss poor self control....

    Re: Dealing with a piss poor self control.... I have two techniques that have worked well for me. One is to take every little step as seriously as the whole process. What I mean is when I don't feel motivated to eat right or hit the gym I ask myself if skipping the gym, or getting the...
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    .223 FL sized neck diameter

    Re: .223 FL sized neck diameter Alright thank you for the feedback this is helpful! I was planning on sending my Forster out to get opened up, and I still might but it seems the sizing cycle isn't nearly as violent as my RCBS die. Handle effort (although a .223 by no means requires a lot of...
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    can you run full lead in 1911 barrel

    Re: can you run full lead in 1911 barrel Absolutely. My buddy's Springfield has over 15k of lead down the pipe and my Kimber over 3k. I do use a 50 cal brush to get the lead out faster, most .45 brushes are about right for a .40, they seem to run one size too small...
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    .223 FL sized neck diameter

    How much dimensional variation exists in dies of the same manufacturer or same caliber/different manufacturer? I am looking for what the OD of .223 brass is coming out of different manufacturers Fl dies with the expanded removed. I will start RCBS .236 Forster .240 The Forster feels much...
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    new to reloading, hornady or rcbs?

    Re: new to reloading, hornady or rcbs? I started with the rock chucker supreme kit and have no regrets. I feel a beam scale is better than a cheap electronic scale as far as accuracy is concerned. I started out all RCBS but now I try ti select the best tool for the job regardless of brand. I...
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    Gunsmithing Milling aluminum chassis

    Re: Milling aluminum chassis I have no doubt that it will take me a while to get it right. I think the KRG offering is an excellent example of "right" and realize that mine will probably not be as well polished as the whiskey 3 but I still think I want to give this a try. Right now I don't...
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    Gunsmithing Milling aluminum chassis

    Lately I have been somewhat intrigued by an idea... Has anyone on here successfully made their own aluminum chassis for their rifle? I have seen the XLR, PDC, McRee's, Whiskey 3 as well as the AICS and Roedale systems that have a skin. I have been working with kydex lately for holsters and mag...
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    Rifle Scopes YHM riser problem

    Re: YHM riser problem I called YHM and the gentleman on the phone explained to me it is most likely tolerance stacking. He said if I sent it in they would check to make sure it's in spec and if it wasn't they could send me a new one, or measure a few and send me one of the "tighter" ones. I...
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    Rifle Scopes YHM riser problem

    Re: YHM riser problem If there is a clamp plate mine came without it. I don't see where there would be room for one on the yhm design. I guess I should clarify that the riser slides over the rail with very little play side to side even with no bolts. The bolts *should* locate the scope and...
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    Rifle Scopes YHM riser problem

    Hello everyone, I am having an issue with my YHM picatinny scope riser that somebody might have run across before. I added their 1/2 x 5 1/4 extension riser to get adequate eye relief and height on my AR. Both of those goals have been achieved. The problem is the rail slides on over the rail on...
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    Best dies for compressed loads.

    Re: Best dies for compressed loads. Something that might be worth a try is a long drop tube or a funnel with a.long drop tube if you are weighing each charge. I can't speak to the load but a long drop tube has helped me get more powder in a case while maintaining he same height of powder in...
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    Under loading a 300 win mag

    Re: Under loading a 300 win mag You said MV and BC were your objectives. If you don't care about downrange energy why use the .300 WM? There are plenty of more suitable target cartridges that would do what you want without cons of the 300 WM. I think you could get ballistically superior...
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