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    Gunsmithing Looking for barrel stub dimensions

    Re: Looking for barrel stub dimensions Here are the specs. for a Win. Model 70. What Savage in particular are you looking for?
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    Gunsmithing FN SPR / PBR action - same stock inlet????

    Was wondering if the FN SPR and PBR have the same dimensions/footprint? Will an SPR action fit in a stock inletted for a PBR? Thanks
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    Gunsmithing Rem 700 hole spacing

    Re: Rem 700 hole spacing Pretty sure the screw spacing for Rem. 700 short action is: 6.500 Long action: 7.350
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    Gunsmithing Best Book for Home Gunsmith?

    Re: Best Book for Home Gunsmith? These two books have some pretty good info IMHO. * JOHN HINNANT: THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO PRECISION RIFLE BARREL FITTING * STEVE ACKER: THE GUNSMITH MACHINIST
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    Gunsmithing FN SPR barrel threads?

    Re: FN SPR barrel threads? Pretty sure it's 1.00" - 16 TPI
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    Gunsmithing Flame on.

    Re: Flame on. I feel your pain. I bought a Lawton 7500 action and the scope base they sent with the action would not fit. I called and explained the situation and was told there was run of bad bases. They promptly sent me a new base, still did not fit. So now I'm pissed. You would think if...
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    Suppressors RUGER MARK 3 with PAC-LITE upper

    Re: RUGER MARK 3 with PAC-LITE upper <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 762frmafr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: operator1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Great set-up. Your...
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    Suppressors RUGER MARK 3 with PAC-LITE upper

    Re: RUGER MARK 3 with PAC-LITE upper Great set-up. Your gonna love it. Here's mine.
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    Suppressors anyone suppress a Ruger MK III

    Re: anyone suppress a Ruger MK III Here is my MKIII - TacSol upper and SWR Warlock. Scary quiet and fun as hell.
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    Gunsmithing need gunsmith near Wake Forest, NC

    Re: need gunsmith near Wake Forest, NC Try Nat Lambeth. He's only a few miles outside of Wake Forest. Here's a link: http://customgunsandammunition.embarqspace.com/#
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    Gunsmithing burr on crown??

    Re: burr on crown?? Well, I recut the crown taking .0005 cuts from the bore to the OD. Still had a slight burr. I decided to put it back together and fire it. 2 shots burr is gone and the crown is smooth as a babys ass.
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    Gunsmithing burr on crown??

    Re: burr on crown?? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jbell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No, do not attempt to polish it,the best course of action is if its a very small burr just on the end of a land or grove is to shoot it. It should come out...
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    Gunsmithing burr on crown??

    Just got finished recutting the the crown on my .308 and noticed a small burr on the inside of the bore. I used a sharp HSS toolbit and cut from the inside out taking .001-.002 cuts. Will the burr be shot off in a couple rounds? How do you guys finish the crown?
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    Rifle Scopes $750 Budget for Glass

    Re: $750 Budget for Glass Check out the Sightron SIII. Great glass and affordable. I just picked up a SIII 6-24x50 and was blown away at the quality. Here is a good review: http://www.westernshooter.com/2008/11/sightron-siii-6x24x50-riflescope.html
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    Feedback Good Guy List

    Re: Good Guy List clownbuster is GTG. Fast and smooth transaction.
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    Gunsmithing Dial in muzzle - yes or no???

    Re: Dial in muzzle - yes or no??? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300sniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">you do have the breech end dialed in at two spots along the range rod, correct? if so, i have seen the muzzle end run out over 30...
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    Gunsmithing Dial in muzzle - yes or no???

    Re: Dial in muzzle - yes or no??? Well I'm dialed on the breech end, I guess I'll go start making some chips. Thanks
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    Gunsmithing Dial in muzzle - yes or no???

    Re: Dial in muzzle - yes or no??? So once the breech end is dialed in dead nuts they mark the high side of the muzzle end to make sure it's indexed on top?
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    Gunsmithing Dial in muzzle - yes or no???

    I am working on chambering my 1st barrel today and am using a range rod and 2 indicators. I have the breech end dialed in to within .0002 but the muzzle end is out. How many of you dial in the muzzle? If you do dial it in how close do you try to get?
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    Gunsmithing Best gunsmith's scool?

    Re: Best gunsmith's scool? +1 for Trinidad. I took a action blueprinting class there this summer. They have a nice set-up and plus you get to pick Speedy's brain.