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    Gunsmithing Lug Lapping question---

    Re: Lug Lapping question--- If the bolt body isn't sleeved or the raceway bored with an over sized bolt body,the sear & f/pin's striker will exert upward pressure on the bolt body undercutting the RH bolt lug/buttress. If the action/bolt are properly trued,lapping the bolt lugs is not required.
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    Gunsmithing Old style Rem trigger question

    Re: Old style Rem trigger question Improper Adjustment is the culprit of your creep!! Trigger shoe lever to connector back lash is the creep that you feel. The connector needs to be seated against the trigger shoe lever. The pull weight spring is the only mechanical device that keeps the...
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    Gunsmithing Jewell trigger woes

    Re: Jewell trigger woes The striker surface is radiused to reduce friction. Once you install a trigger group,cycle the bolt several times to confirm striker/sear contact is centered on each part. Looks good!! Jewell won't warranty the trigger,so disassemble & polish the housing side plates...
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    JAE-100 Gen I vs Gen II for the M1A

    Re: JAE-100 Gen I vs Gen II for the M1A IF- The rifle is built with front/rear lugs a tensioner won't be required whether in a glassed stock or JAE stock. For the extra 100+ bucks,order the tensioner & do some testing. The gas piston should be the only variable.
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    Gunsmithing Jewell trigger woes

    Re: Jewell trigger woes Blend/chamfer the striker edges & press on-the striker is thru hardened. Strikers are available from PT&G if blending isn't an option. Polish the inside surfaces of the Jewell housing to remove the galling from the striker piece. Grease the bolt lugs/cocking cam &...
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    JAE-100 Gen I vs Gen II for the M1A

    Re: JAE-100 Gen I vs Gen II for the M1A Gen II stock is lighter & has several options available over the Gen I.
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    Gunsmithing Jewell trigger woes

    Re: Jewell trigger woes Seek professional assistance
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    Gunsmithing Safety Help

    Re: Safety Help Adjust the trigger group correctly. Sear engagement needs to be increased.
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    Re: REMINGTON RIFLE BARREL LIFE Barrel life is dependent on how hot you get it & what one screws up with their cleaning technique.
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    Gunsmithing Rem 700 firing pin spring

    Re: Rem 700 firing pin spring
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    Custom Bolt Handles....

    Re: Custom Bolt Handles.... In reference to which bolt handle/knob??? Turned & Milled Some epoxy,some silver braze,some weld. Machining eliminates the hand work. Fabricated.
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    Gunsmithing Help! AR-15 Issue - Bolt cycle issue

    Re: Help! AR-15 Issue - Bolt cycle issue Replace Gas Rings for the 1pc McFarland gas ring. Gas Block blow-by-LocTite the block to the Bbl to prevent blow by. Add weight to buffer to prevent short stroking.
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    Single Stage Press Advice

    Re: Single Stage Press Advice RCBS AmmoMaster- 50BMG 1-1/2 & 1-3/8" dies 5 station turret. single stage.
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    .260 BRASS

    Re: .260 BRASS I use Remington brass for the .260 chambering, but it is URBR brass.
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    Flash Hole Deburring?

    Re: Flash Hole Deburring? K&M-no adjustments w/ perfect chamfers -DONE
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    Gunsmithing Remington ISS Bolt ( J-lock)

    Re: Remington ISS Bolt ( J-lock) A 700/40X S/A f/pin/spring has to be parted to length & the 3/32" striker cross pin hole drilled to fit a Seven/XR-100/XP-100/600/660.
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    Gunsmithing Hand lapping factory bore

    Re: Hand lapping factory bore A jag & patch works also as Victor in TN has described. Scope the bore. Do not reverse direction-push the jag/patch all the way down the barrel past the crown. Remove the patch & jag from the rod,extract the rod. Flip the patch on the jag. Push it through the...
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    Gunsmithing Action work

    Re: Action work Break the edges/corners of the bolt lugs & anti bind slot. Radius the LH upper aft & RH lower aft lug by stoning. Locate/Time the bolt handle. Remove 3/4 of the f/pin striker "COCKED" detent in aft end of bolt body. Lighten & Time the f/pin. Adj trigger to 2Lbs. Swing the...
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    Gunsmithing Hand lapping factory bore

    Re: Hand lapping factory bore Slug & hand lap is a better option.
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    Gunsmithing "Timing" off in bolt action ?????????

    Re: "Timing" off in bolt action ????????? Bolt/Handle Radial Timing is AFU!!! Bolt is over rotating allowing firing pin striker to hit straight cut opposite of cocking cam in aft end of bolt body. Simple Fix!! Remove handle Prep Locate Time TIG Weld Handle Done!!
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