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  1. M

    Gunsmithing Truth about blueprinting a Rem 700

    I don't think this is quite right. If you buy a new Remington action at $450 thereabouts (this can be done for a significantly lower price if you go used or go to big box stores, etc.), most truing job from builders on this forum go between $200 and $300 (can be had for lower as well), you're...
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    Gunsmithing Truth about blueprinting a Rem 700

    I think 100 yards is way too close nowadays to really judge accuracy and precision in modern rifles. I shot a brand new custom barreled action with factory ammo, off a rickety BBQ cart. The action was bolted into a stock that had been bedded for another rifle and shot .39 inch groups. I think...
  3. M

    Walmart rifles

    Amen to this brutha
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    Badger M2013 in 338LM

    I ordered a PTG ball knob from Midway for $8 or something like that. It looks fine and I too like the round knob (I wonder how Beavis and Butthead would react to this statement, hmmm...).
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    Badger M2013 in 338LM

    My plan: when the action comes. Off it goes to the builder. At that time, I will send the AICS to Badger for inletting and 2 weeks later...Voila! I got myself an awesome rifle. Now what can go wrong with that plan? It's not like I am setting myself up for disappointment or anything.
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    Badger M2013 in 338LM

    Last September I ordered a Surgeon action. I even passed on surgeon actions available at the time at Brownell's because they were, eek, $50 more than when ordering from Surgeon. Guess what, I am told that Surgeon is even offering their actions anymore. I didn't get a phone call nothing. Many...
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    carbon fiber stocks from evil empire

    This is the global market-place in action. I think it's awesome.
  8. M

    Pre 64 Winchester Model 70 or Remington 700 build

    I have Remingtons and a Stiller. However, for me, the Rifleman's rifle pre-64 M70 is special. I wouldn't be able to build on it. It would feel sacrilegious to me. Maybe a Winchester Classic action but an actual pre 64... Remington's are great. For just $1-200 more you can get a Stiller, and...
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    Gunsmithing Are the new Remington triggers really junk?

    I hope no one slaps me down too hard. I love the x-mark. The Jewel is excellent trigger oozes quality but it has a very unique feel. Finally, the M40s in my reserve unit's locker sport x-marks that are pretty much stock "tuned" to a very crisp 3.5 lbs. Never heard of one breaking in combat. I...
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    carbon fiber stocks from evil empire

    VTB, To make a "Master of the Obvious" you'd have about a gazzillion takers if it were Remington 700 short action. Of course, you probably know exactly what you're doing!
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    Gunsmithing Which Smith to use???

    Try Dan Armstrong for TIG weld: Welcome to Accu-TIG I have used him and have been very satisfied with his work. He is a perfectionist but his prices are reasonable and he has a lifetime warranty on his work.
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    .223 or .308 that is the question!!!

    How about a 22-250 using the 90gr Berger bullet? This bullet has a high G1 BC=.551. The 22-250 has the case capacity to drive the bullet fast. I used ballistic calculator. If you can get bullet to go 3000 fps. It'll drop about 26 MOA (200 yd zero) at 1000 yards. If you introduce a 10 mph, 90...
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    The reloading list

    Hey Will, Thanks for your advice. I am going to do just that. I am going to concentrate on .308 Winchester. I have new rifle made for me by Dixie Precision Rifles with which I have shot .36 inch groups with factory ammo on a stock bedded for another action off a creaky BBQ cart (yes, I am...
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    The reloading list

    When I was a kid my father, with a 3rd grade education, taught me how to weld. There was no fancy, metalurgic explanation of what make a good weld vs a crappy weld. He didn't teach me welding terms: in fact his English was only rudimentary. He taught me to look at the colors of the weld, etc. I...
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    Gunsmithing Bolt vs. reciever tolerance

    This is an incisive and concise eidtorial. Thanks for taking the time. I will seek out your other posts and try to soak up some of the wisdom.
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    The reloading list

    I too have read lots of books and actually had a Hornady kit, but then chickened out. I have gone the route of having custom loads made for me. I will take your advice. I am going to try to find a course. The problem is how do you separate out the bullshit courses.
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    The reloading list

    I would like to try to get into reloading. no rush. I am going to purchase a Hornady single stage press kit. The only fancy thing I am going to get is a scale dispenser system. I realize I need to walk before I run, but I want to efficiently produce quality, precision ammo. I would appreciate...
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    What Makes 175gr SMK better than 168gr?

    What is your barrel length? and twist rate?
  19. M

    1000 Yard Setup

    This is an excellent statement with which I agree in principle but have extreme difficulty putting into practice when trying to exercise restraint
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    Badger M2013 in 338LM

    I ordered about a week ago and just got UPS notification that it is shipping! Awesome... JUST KIDDING! I will wait patiently. Even if I ordered a stock today I wouldn't get it til who knows when anyway so I will shoot my other rifles.
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