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    Gunsmithing Ackley Improved headspacing

    Re: Ackley Improved headspacing you can use a standard .308 headspace gauge, when your checking headspace while chambering stay .004 shy of headspace.
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    LaRue Tactical AR-15 Handguard

    Re: LaRue Tactical AR-15 Handguard Impact had it, was wondering if a 1.5" can would fit in there
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    Which bipod versa or harris?

    Re: Which bipod versa or harris? Mine will be getting a Versa-pod, just for the simple fact that a person i respect very much has had strength and reliability issues with the harris
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    LaRue Tactical AR-15 Handguard

    I was wondering if anyone might know what the largest dia. you can fit inside of the rail Nathan
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    .204 ruger-maximum range?

    Re: .204 ruger-maximum range? well with a MV of 3600fps and a 55grn Berger (30" tube and 65000psi) jbm says it shouldn't go subsonic till about 1150 yards or so.
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    A-3 opinions

    Re: A-3 opinions would love to see pictures as well
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    Ackley Improved 6.5x47 Lapua

    Re: Ackley Improved 6.5x47 Lapua i would tend to doubt that it was a medium charge being since there isn't much room to "improve" the 6.5x47. But then again there is a lot more to velocity then the shape of the case. Bullet weight, barrel length, powders, bullet seating depth. But if i was to...
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    Hunting & Fishing any ducks where you are???

    Re: any ducks where you are??? i had a good shoot early in the season out in eastern, co went out a couple weeks ago and there was nothing. Coming home across I-80, western NE was absolutely covered, but i would have to agree with the way more geese then ducks. I would say from what i saw it...
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    Gunsmithing installing a break on my 300 RUM?

    Re: installing a break on my 300 RUM? I always use a 1/2-32 or 28 on the little sporter barrels
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    Gunsmithing what lathe to start with

    Re: what lathe to start with i would keep an eye on ebay. Personally i would look for a south bend heavy 10. they often go on ebay for under 5000 which is a bit above the budget that you stated but there very nice lathes
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    Do I send it back to Remington?

    Re: Do I send it back to Remington? At least you know that the bolt did its job. Remington designed that bolt nose so that, in case of a catastrophic failure, it would obturate. (expand and seal off the counter bore in the barrel) Nathan
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    Hunting & Fishing Two Dead Dogs

    Re: Two Dead Dogs I would defiantly have to agree with this area being great for them. Unfortunately since i moved down here to Trinidad i haven't been able to get out and do any dog hunting but i see them way to often.
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    What causes keyholing?

    Re: What causes keyholing? For every formula i know how to run it should stabilize fine if my velocities are right. I would have to point twords dirty barrel
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    Gunsmithing best gunsmithing school

    Re: best gunsmithing school If you can swing it check out the Brownells carrer fair in April. All the schools should be represented. You can talk to the students and instructors and get a feel for what you would like to do. I personally attend Trinidad State in Trinidad Co. I absolutely love...
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    MAK Switch-barrel?

    Re: MAK Switch-barrel? So your saying that a Remington can not be made into a switch barrel rifle???
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    My Tac Ops X-Ray 51 is here!!!

    Re: My Tac Ops X-Ray 51 is here!!! On a side note, As far as i understand classes of threads, to even make it into a classification both parts need to be single point cut. So I understand how he can make the threads 3A for the muzzle to thread protector or one of his own suppressors. But as i...
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    Gunsmithing Choate stock bedding?

    Re: Choate stock bedding? I would use Marine-tex Grey if i was you, it works great on HS stocks with the aluminum bedding blocks so i couldn't see why it wouldn't work for yours
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    Gunsmithing Anyone built a .284 repeater for comps?

    Re: Anyone built a .284 repeater for comps? I know. I read the article to. Me personally I hate hearing powder rattling around inside my cases, so i choose a powder that is suited to the case so that i can fill the case up. Running that load through quick load you have to have the bullet...
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    Gunsmithing Anyone built a .284 repeater for comps?

    Re: Anyone built a .284 repeater for comps?
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    Hunting & Fishing Pics to get ya fired up on Predator season !!

    Re: Pics to get ya fired up on Predator season !! WTH is that thing??