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    Cheap, cheap truck rifle

    Well I said I would never own anything again that was not in my standard calibers of .308 or .223. But when Academy Sports offered new Stevens Model 200s in 7mm08 for $199.00 the other day, I plunked down the cash without a 2nd thought. These things are Plain Jane Savages with ugly, but...
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    Quick Remington 700 Sps Tactical .308 review

    Re: Quick Remington 700 Sps Tactical .308 review Hi CK, You're experiencing about what I have with mine. I have one of each in .308 and .223 topped with 3200 Elites (10x fixed to keep things simple). The .223 is a true .5 moa rifle, cheaper to practice with and of course more pleasant on the...
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    M118LR Load Question

    Re: M118LR Load Question Just get the adjustable gas plug, adjust it from open to where it functions reliably with your load, and then don't worry about it. Much cheaper than a new op rod. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=777146 I whittled out a little groove between...
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    Gunsmithing 722 action vs the 700 short action

    Re: 722 action vs the 700 short action I may have fixed the extractor problem. I noticed that the new drop-in extractor legs were not symmetrical allowing the extractor to tilt to one side some. So with two needle nose pliers I opened up the legs to make them both even and also fit tighter in...
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    Gunsmithing who can build me a 50 whisper?

    Re: who can build me a 50 whisper? I knew JD from about 40 years ago. Great guy. Knows his sh*t. Don't be put off with his manner. He gets lots of idiot calls all day. Sherlok
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    Gunsmithing 722 action vs the 700 short action

    Re: 722 action vs the 700 short action Actually I have the 700 SPS Tactical in .223 still together. I tried to blow it up (and myself) last year by grabbing the wrong can of powder by mistake (4198 instead of 4895). I think I enlarged the bolt face a bit as it won't extract reliably. I like...
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    Gunsmithing 722 action vs the 700 short action

    How similar dimensionally is the 722 action to the newer 700 short actions? I'm contemplating using a 700 SPS Tactical take-off barrel, trigger and stock on a 722 action. Any major problems here? Thanks, Sherlok
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    Gunsmithing Garand Smith Dallas Area

    Re: Garand Smith Dallas Area Thanks very much for the help. I guess I just did not know the procedure. Seemed to me that the bar type was easier or is that my bad memory. Thanks again, Sherlok
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    Blue Print Companies

    Re: Blue Print Companies Yep. That's kinda what I figured. Sorta totals my SPS Tactical doesn't it. Thanks, Sherlok
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    Blue Print Companies

    I'm looking for a factory replacement 700 bolt in .223. Are there some companies who throw these things away when blueprinting actions. I know some sell pull off virtually brand new barrels. I realize that it will have to be fitted, but I can just imagine what Remington will charge me for a...
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    Gunsmithing Garand Smith Dallas Area

    Re: Garand Smith Dallas Area OK.I tightened the left screw down real tight. Now I cannot adjust windage although elevation can be changed. That seemed to take care of the excess movement. Assuming I can get this thing zeroed, don't you have to loosen it again to rotate the elevation knob to...
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    Gunsmithing Garand Smith Dallas Area

    Re: Garand Smith Dallas Area Well it seems that my rear sight is drifting. I have the (I guess) the later type (without the bar) and the screw on the left side will not hold under fire. Chased the zero all afternoon both windage and elevation. I'm used to the bar style which seems to hold...
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    Gunsmithing Garand Smith Dallas Area

    Hi, Any recommendations for a Garand expert in the DFW area? Having sight drift problems. Thank you, Sherlok
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    Gunsmithing Need a smith in the DFW, TX area

    Re: Need a smith in the DFW, TX area I also need a Smith in the Dallas area that really knows about Remington extractors (.223 new style). I don't want to do the Sako thing. Just want this one to work properly. Thanks, Sherlok
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    dodgy .303 ammo

    Re: dodgy .303 ammo It was reported that the North Vietnamese produced rounds loaded with TNT to kill our people who used their captured AK47s (initial problems with the M-16 ammo made some guys feel that the AK47 was more reliable). Supposedly these explosive rounds could be identified by...
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    Rem 700 SPS Tactical

    Re: Rem 700 SPS Tactical You might want to measure a patched rod thru there as some 1,200 early production SPS Tacs came with 1-12 barrels (I got one). Remington changed it out for me. Great rifle. Near 1/2" moa with right loads. I shoot 69 grain Nosler CC 24.0 H4895 exclusively. My range is...
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    700 sps tactical as deer gun

    Re: 700 sps tactical as deer gun Love my SPS .308 Tactical. Topped with Bushnell 3200 Elite it's a great manageable package. This year 4 deer 4 shots, one at 200 yards with 165 JHP Sierras. Easily sub 1 moa out to 500 yards which is the longest range I have access to. I too feel that most of...
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    field expedient 45auto from 7.62?

    Re: field expedient 45auto from 7.62? There are issues such as reaming the thick necks to accept the bullet, etc. The only advantage would be to have the thick web area over the unsupported ramp area so you can soup up the .45acp. This became the .45 Super. Thick .45 Super brass is now...
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    Do I send it back to Remington?

    Re: Do I send it back to Remington? Thanks all for your suggestions. Still on the fence here. Sherlok
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    Do I send it back to Remington?

    No fool like an old fool! I've been reloading safely for over 40 years, but it finally happened. In developing loads for my .223 Remington SPS Tactical using 24 grains of H4895 behind a 69 grain SMK, I grabbed a can of 4198 by mistake and stuffed it full. (Damn all of these four number names.)...
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