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    One Heck of a Decision!

    Thanks for all the responses. I will definitely ask a hunting forum as they would know what works well. From what i see here is that the tikka t3 seems to be very liked.
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    One Heck of a Decision!

    Ladies and Gentlemen of the forum, Please forgive me if this is in the wrong section. You have all helped so much in the past I value your opinions greatly... down to business I am buying a new rifle for this up coming whitetail season. I have a list of rifles that I am considering but I have...
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    Gunsmithing Before the Cerakote

    Re: Before the Cerakote I just e-mailed the company doing the coating to see what they want... I don't know why I didn't do this first. Oh well I guess anyone else who wants to know will find it here on the hide.
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    Gunsmithing Before the Cerakote

    Well I,m finally getting my rifle metal cerakoted... YAY!! Before I send out the parts I can't find and don't know how far down I need to take the rifle down. For example, With the bolt of the rifle do I need to completely disassemble the bolt into all of its individual components or just...
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    Hunting & Fishing Another pack thread...

    Re: Another pack thread... The main thing I needed to know was what size pack I needed because I haven't gone on a trip like this before. Thanks guys for the info I'll definitely take into consideration of a detachable pack.
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    Hunting & Fishing Another pack thread...

    Re: Another pack thread... I will be in a group with a total of 5 maybe 6 people. I think that a 5000c.i. pack is large enough to carry what I need but honestly i'm not sure I haven't done a trip like this before.
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    Hunting & Fishing Another pack thread...

    Hey guys before I start I know that there's a couple other threads about packs. I don't think they cover all my questions and needs... I am looking for a pack that is capable of holding enough gear for a 1 week deer hunting trip(don't worry about meat hauling it won't be done with this pack)but...
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    Gunsmithing Material?

    Re: Material? Ok guys thanks for the help I told him 4140 probably which gave him the idea so he is going to machine it tomorrow. I'm pumped! BTW I received the new handle today and holy sh*t is it big much bigger than i thought.
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    Gunsmithing Material?

    Ok back again for more. A friend of mine is a cnc programmer and he is going to machine my bolt handle to accept the B.O knob. He needs to know the type of material the bolt is. I told him steel but that isn't good enough. My guess is a hardened steel maybe of 4140. Please guys any ideas would...
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    Gunsmithing RUST!!!

    Re: RUST!!! awesome I can't wait to hear the results! What is it called?
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    Gunsmithing RUST!!!

    Re: RUST!!! CMS, This stuff you used did not take the finish off correct? If not than this would be the type of product I am looking for.
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    Gunsmithing RUST!!!

    Re: RUST!!! Thanks guys for all the helpful info. I will buy some shooting gloves and this will help with my sweat of death and I'll try some different rust inhibitors. Most important of all is I will cerakote the rifle once I get some cash.
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    Gunsmithing RUST!!!

    Re: RUST!!! Cerakote would be nice but I really don't know how much it would end up costing me... Deadly0311 I am located in southeast wisconsin... I have heard and seen what eezox can do and I think ill order some. Currently my issue is with the light brown haze I see from the rust that I...
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    Gunsmithing RUST!!!

    Re: RUST!!! Thanks for the quick reply... I would love to have the entire rifle cerakoted but I'm concerened it would be quite an expensive job.
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    Gunsmithing RUST!!!

    That four letter word that every one dreads! Guys I have a brand new remmy 700 sps v .308. I have shot the rifle a few times, I would say close to once every weekend or every two weekends. I'm seeing rust on it where i touch it so i know its from the oils on my hands. After I noticed it I...
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    Gunsmithing Barrel Cleaning Intervals

    Re: Barrel Cleaning Intervals Thank you both. I think this will definitely help me choose when I, and others, should clean rifles.
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    Gunsmithing Barrel Cleaning Intervals

    Hello Everyone, I've searched high and low for any type of guideline on when and how often to clean a rifle barrel. I would like to hear everyone's opinion as well as an explanation as to why you do what you do. Thank you in advance!!
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    Reloading Powder Recommendations

    Hello everyone, I will begin reloading .308 WIN ammo for my Remington 700 which has a 12" twist. I intend to use mainly Berger Bullets with weights of 175-180 grains for target shooting. For hunting I will use 155 grain bullets. My question for you is what powder do you recommend? I hear quite a...
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    Rifle Scopes Budget Scope Options

    Re: Budget Scope Options I have done plenty of searching around but I am wanting to know if anyone has any experience with this model of scope.
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    Rifle Scopes Budget Scope Options

    Greetings everyone on Sniper's Hide! I am new to the forum but have found it quite helpful in my search for answers. I thank you all for that. Down to business, I am on a limited budget but looking for a quality mil-dot scope. From my research I have decided that a Bushnell Legend Ultra HD...