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    scope slipping, SWFA 10x42

    One of the Rosin derivatives you can find REALLY fast is "Indian Head Gasket Shellac" in an auto parts store. Great stuff, and works perfectly. Indian Head Gasket Shellac | AutoZone.com
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    Gunsmithing Help un-dick my chambering method

    Yes, OK, understood. But WHAT am I looking for, and where? For instance, I can take a chamber casting and have a look at the rifling after the throat. I can look at the consistency of that rifling, and determine if some are more/less closer to the mouth? Is this to what you're referring, or...
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    Gunsmithing First Brass Inspection after back from Smith

    Scratch on the neck: Where is the scratch oriented, compared to the ejector "witness mark"? I'm betting that they're almost 180 degrees out of phase. If so, then the scratch is likely coming from the bolt raceway on the right hand side, and upon extraction. Have a look and see if you can...
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    Gunsmithing Help un-dick my chambering method

    Mr. Tooley, May I ask the process for using a loupe to determine concentricity of a chamber? Sounds like I could use that skill! Many thanks, 1smalljohnson
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    Cheek riser grip tape: what to order?

    I am a cheap bastard. I have used this combination before, for both smallbore and highpower. Works great and outlasts grip tape and everything else: Buy a REAL chamois cloth from the autoparts store. It's real leather. Go to Walmart and buy double-sided 1/8" foam tape. Apply...
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    AR15 keyholing

    Yes, I read his original post. I also read several of his follow-on posts, just to make sure I reached the same level of understanding to which you elude. But I'm still scratching my head. I can't see where my question would cause such a questioning attitude from you. Perhaps you can help...
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    AR15 keyholing

    I forgot to mention one more thing: Take off your muzzle brake and see if you've got a build-up of copper between the end of the barrel and the muzzle brake body. If so, that build up could be causing your performance problems.
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    Bolt won't close on reloads .308

    Oh my. Now remember, I'm a cheap bastard, so I'm going to offer cheap diagnostic tools, and cheap fix-its. First, get you one of those loaded rounds that won't allow the bolt to close, and rub it down with some rubbing alcohol. Now, get a black permanent marker and mark that whole thing up...
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    AR15 keyholing

    My bet is you might see some witness marks on any type of muzzle device you've got installed on that AR. But, one other possibility: Have you checked the feed ramp in the barrel extension? Do you see any type of witness mark there? Are the points of these projectiles getting beat up as they...
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    Gunsmithing Darex 90 help

    Hi Folks, I've just purchased a used Darex 90 for sharpening end mills. This particular unit does not come with the Stylus assembly. I've looked on line, and it appears easy enough to make. The one critical thing I need is the dimension of the rocker plate (part #9 on the schematic). This...
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    Gunsmithing Spray Gun

    Yes, but what about the packing nut on the back side of the fluid chamber? The packing nut that the paint needle goes through?
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    Gunsmithing Spray Gun

    Chad- I've got both the cheap HF guns and the Sata's. You're saying that leaving jug thinner in the gun won't wreck the seals? I'm cool with that, but just want some confirmation before I start doing it.
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    2000MR w/ Berger 185gr Juggernauts

    Its awesome to read this thread. This 2000MR should perform not only with the heavier 308 loads, but also the heavier 223 loads as well. I know this is getting off topic, but have any tried it with either 80 grainers seated out to 2.45", or the 77's to mag length?
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    Gunsmithing Rimfire barrel choke point ?

    Here's the theory, as I understand it: The crown/muzzle area must be NO looser than the tightest part of the barrel's length. Therefore, the BEST way to ensure that fundamental principle is to "choke" the barrel at the muzzle. All that being said, "choke" is not necessary for a barrel to...
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    Gunsmithing Which Product Works Best to Remove Copper Fouling?

    Cheap bastard here. Go to Ace Hardware. Buy the 10% janitorial strength ammonia. Don't get regular ammonia. Go to the grocery store and buy you some gelatin. Mix ammonia and gelatin until desired thickness. It'll thicken over time, so you might have to add some more ammonia. Use on a...
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    Shooting Prone With Glasses

    The cheap bastard here has used the old style Ray-ban's and even my old safety glasses for years as highpower glasses. When shooting prone, I use an ear plug (like the mushy yellow kind) where the nose pads are. When correctly placed, the ear plug raises the glasses to a point where "I" can...
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    F T/R Competition 175 to 155

    Both bullets will perform admirably with 2000MR. This powder was designed to FILL the available volume with a 175 SMK @ 2.810", to shoot at pressure less than SAAMI MAP, and to be highly efficient. As it turns out, the 155's shoot very well with this powder too. I'm not going to quote...
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    Sight recommendation for 4H .22 rifle (Savage mkII)

    Check out the CMP. Redfield sights are awesome. The price here is quite reasonable. Rifle Sales - .22 Target Surplus
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    Poor accuracy from my recent build (Kreiger barrel)

    Cast the chamber and look for any alignment errors. Make a lap of the muzzle, and pass it through the barrel, feeling for any tight spots, spots that are tighter than the muzzle. Either are signs that something is wrong internally. If both of these "pass the test", then start looking for...
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    William "Bill" Krilling passed away

    All, There are several "old" shooters from either MTU units or the AMU out of Ft. Benning who frequent this board. I was informed this weekend, that the International Rifle Coach of the USAMU, Mr. Bill Krilling passed away on Saturday. Details for a memorial service are not finalized...
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