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    resizing for AR15

    So best bet is a lyman or wilson head space gauge? Ill order a low rise gas block at the same time. Or ultra high rings ,hate to go that route
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    resizing for AR15

    I was hopefully thinking i wouldnt have to buy a small base die
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    resizing for AR15

    Im new at loading for any auto loader , so whats the best way to see if your brass is properly resized for your chamber ? On a bolt gun you can just go by how it fits in your gun...
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    new at loading for AR15

    As far as 55 grain in a 1 in 7 i shot a box of PMC 55GR and it did very well . Useing with iron sights anyway. Think ill buy some just to stock pile
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    new at loading for AR15

    Wow this is a lot of info, iv just found some norma powder the other day at a local shop. Thay had all of the current types norma is offering now. I might try some, may try it in my 308, not sure about its case volume tho. I like a powder that fills the case. Not sure if thay are ball or stick...
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    new at loading for AR15

    Well its a colt mil-spec upper so id think the chamber is not that tight. When resizing brass for a auto loader how do you know how much to bump the shoulder back? Its easy for a bolt gun.
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    new at loading for AR15

    My powder choices are limited also, im not sure what powders are a ( standard ) but im willing to try new things. .... anything i should know about resizing for the AR15 ? Are small base dies needed?
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    new at loading for AR15

    so iv just started Loading for my ar, i load for my bolt guns. But never for a gas gun. Iv got a 1 in 7 twist . So i know it will handle up to a 77 gr bullet. I have some 50 and 69 gr bullets for powder all i have for now is RL15 , IMR4064 and ramshot x-terminator. im not big on ball powder but...
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    Gunsmithing cheap fun build? on mosin or mauser?

    I difnt see one for a mauser, ill call them in the morning, finding a stock might be a problem. Dont think B & C makes for a small ring.
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    Gunsmithing cheap fun build? on mosin or mauser?

    Well i just got a small ring Spanish mauser action. For 100$... its in good shape and complete. Now i want a synthetic stock without a cheek piece, i hate them. Like mcmillan. But cant spend 600 on it right now. Choate makes one not sure if it has a cheek piece tho...
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    Gunsmithing cheap fun build? on mosin or mauser?

    Oh and i can get a mosin 91/30. For about 140, just not how the bore is or what to look for without a bore scope . I am ordering a GO and NO GO gauge
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    Gunsmithing cheap fun build? on mosin or mauser?

    Was thinking something like this... with a bent bolt handle.
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    Gunsmithing cheap fun build? on mosin or mauser?

    okay, I'm looking to build something kind of cheap and fun to shoot. I was thinking of using a Mosin or Mauser action and Barrel.I want to Sporteriz whichever one I decide to use I'm not sure if I will use a scope or not yet. I will re barrel if I have to , I can get a barrel chambered kind of...
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    Gunsmithing tikka 308 wont shoot 155 smk ?

    so iv tried everything to make my t3 lite shoot 155 smk and it just won't do it . i have no idea why. it loves 150 sst , 168 hornady and sierra . just not the 155 . and its not the palma bullet, iv tried RL15 , imr 4064 . different OAL . so what would be the cause of it not liking this grain...
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    Gunsmithing lets say i used a new mod 70 action

    so are the new win mod 70 good for a build ? im sure there is more aftermarket parts for them
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    Gunsmithing ruger m77 action for a build ?

    win 70 is hard to find and the ones iv found are not worth what people want in the shape its in
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    Gunsmithing ruger m77 action for a build ?

    that being said , theres just something the ruger that i like .ik might just bee that what everyone in my family swears by and most of what we have always had . and like said thay are just about bulletproof .
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    Gunsmithing new build, 243 or 6.5 or 6mm ?

    where is a few places to get after market parts ? and the mk2 might be a good idea, sell the stock and get a mcmillan m40 style
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    Gunsmithing ruger m77 action for a build ?

    and chad did the action loosen up at get not so ' sticky ' ?
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    Gunsmithing ruger m77 action for a build ?

    anyone have a few pics ?