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    Rifle Scopes Scope ring lapping?

    Re: Scope ring lapping? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I lap them all, it may not be needed but certainly doesn't hurt anything if done correctly. </div></div> Me too. Only takes a short time and why take...
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    Rifle Scopes A Huge Thanks to Lazy21!!!!!! [pics are up]

    Re: A Huge Thanks to Lazy21!!!!!! Seems like Lazy has lots of satisfied customers, Looks like he'll get another from me in the next few months. Got get those damn credit cards and my new mill paid off first.
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    Rifle Scopes EGW Mount for IOR

    Re: EGW Mount for IOR Yup, its a dance to get the IOR and the EGW to play nice. My 20moa is going in my mill and I'm gonna bring that tall bastard down where it belongs. I couldn't find any rings shorter then the mediums.
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    Rifle choice for my daughter.

    Re: Rifle choice for my daughter. My daughter takes out soda cans at 500 yards with her 243 and she only been shooting it 3 weeks.
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    Gunsmithing dbm bottom metal drawings

    Re: dbm bottom metal drawings The latest updates, almost done, drill some holes and make the magazine release lever and corresponding grooves and pin holes. I did just hold the mag in and it cycled every round perfectly. There is just a tiny bit of fitment yet to do but its soooo close.
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    Gunsmithing Starter lathe or mill on Amazon?

    Re: Starter lathe or mill on Amazon? I'm the same boat as you. Wanting a lathe. As soon as the mill is paid off(including the cnc kit) then grizzly is going to get a call for one of their g4003. My only real complaint I have about the mill(grizzly 0704) is that it's not heavy enough and stuff...
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    Gunsmithing Tipton Cleaning Rod Size and Bore Guides.

    Re: Tipton Cleaning Rod Size and Bore Guides. If your like me and only use dewey parker hale style jags, the only thing in contact with the barrel is the patch. How much force is that going to take. No more then my 308 and that's not much. If you have to push that hard where you think your...
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    Gunsmithing Machining question Making scope bases

    Re: Machining question Making scope bases I'm assuming you are laying the mill on its side?. I tried it upright but I couldn't get the work piece to stop flexing(I'm a rookie machinist)
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    Gunsmithing Machining question Making scope bases

    Re: Machining question Making scope bases <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrm850</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A boring head works. </div></div> I didn't have very good luck the last time I tried it. Maybe I'll give it another shot.
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    Gunsmithing Machining question Making scope bases

    Re: Machining question Making scope bases <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dinc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.riflebarrels.com/articles/50calibre/scope_bases.htm Dan Lilja talks about tilting the mill head in this article. I think...
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    Gunsmithing Machining question Making scope bases

    Just out of curiosity, What tool would you use to create the rounded part of a scope base? Just about done with the homemade bottom metal for the 700. Would like to make a picatinny for my la savage. Back end is square but the front is round(I think, on this year). Those big end mills are...
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    Rifle Scopes Newb needs help with Leupold Mark 4

    Re: Newb needs help with Leupold Mark 4 Look for the cap screws in the side of the turrets. Just loosen it up and turn the knob to zero and snug down.
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    Gunsmithing dbm bottom metal drawings

    Re: dbm bottom metal drawings Thought I would post some progress pics. Yes, I'm super slow. I actually quit working on it as I was going through some medication changes and I didn't want to take a chance on hurting myself while adjusting to the meds. Getting close to being done. Maybe a week...
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    Gunsmithing Should have stayed in bed. . .

    Re: Should have stayed in bed. . . <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Millsaps</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Makes for a long ass day when that crap happens. Just went thru the same thing. I have two vertical machining centers that have to have air...
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    Gunsmithing How do I make my Savage 10FP have a detachable Mag

    Re: How do I make my Savage 10FP have a detachable Mag Keep an eye out here in the options for sale section. I just picked up a Mcmillan A5 painted brand new never used inletted $600. I picked up a B&C medalist for my 700 used for $600. Just look all the time because the sfuff can go real fast.
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    Gunsmithing All I can say is UGH

    Re: All I can say is UGH <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2156SMK</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sin City Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In another thread he said...
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    Gunsmithing Wanting to build my first Savage and have question

    Re: Wanting to build my first Savage and have question Thanks Greg, much appreciated.
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    Gunsmithing Savage Accurate Mag DBM install?

    Re: Savage Accurate Mag DBM install? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sortafast</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a feeling its going to be a sloooooow build. </div></div> I'm right there with you and I've got its twin 110 barrel action on the...
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    Gunsmithing All I can say is UGH

    Re: All I can say is UGH <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2156SMK</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Why use a premium quality barrel if you are not going to use a premium quality gunsmith? </div></div> Damn dude, you just can't be satisfied can you...
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    Gunsmithing Wanting to build my first Savage and have question

    Re: Wanting to build my first Savage and have question Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.