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    Gunsmithing Wheeler Ind. dovetail cutting devise

    Re: Wheeler Ind. dovetail cutting devise I worked in a muzzle loading gun shop when I first started gunwork at age 15. my second day there I was learning to cut dovetails the old way with files. I probably cut 50+ dovetails that first year with files, it's not fun but you learn to be steady...
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    Need info on Dad's old Springfield and Mauser .22s

    Re: Need info on Dad's old Springfield and Mauser .22s I'd take the Springfield to my grave and beyond.
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    Howa 1500 scope base options???

    Re: Howa 1500 scope base options??? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BULLET SPONGE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm pretty sure a one piece REM 700 LONG ACTION fits the HOWA 1500 </div></div> I'm almost positive this is what I have on my wife's...
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    Gunsmithing Scope base screw holes out of alignment?

    Re: Scope base screw holes out of alignment? We've not run into a problem finding endmills to countersink 8-40 screws. I grabbed a double handful from a guy at the Mesquite Gun Show that sells tooling really cheap. I think we only payed $2 each at the most for 'em and all were new.
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    Base for 77/22 with build in elevation?

    Re: Base for 77/22 with build in elevation? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: frog5215</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Picatinney adapter and Burris Signature Zee rings with offset inserts. Inserts come zero offset, you can +/- .005", +/- .010", and...
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    Local help with Stevens 200 barrel removal. DFW, T

    Re: Local help with Stevens 200 barrel removal. DFW, T <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308garand</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I called about the blocks today and they don't have any. There was no indication on if they would be getting anymore in...
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    Savage model 110 tactical heavy barrel stock help.

    Re: Savage model 110 tactical heavy barrel stock help. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pyplynr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just open up the barrel channel. </div></div> this ^, it's not hard to do at all.
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    Equipment Wanted

    Re: Equipment Wanted told my wife if she wants to shoot, she can load her own ammo or buy it herself. she's gettin her stuff together to retrofit a Lee Pro 1000 in .357 mag to load 9mm.
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    Gunsmithing Forearm of Bell and Carlson A2 stock??

    Re: Forearm of Bell and Carlson A2 stock?? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pat M</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are they a hard shell over softer inner , or can you grind away quite a bit ? (i have one showing up soon and wanted to make it more...
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    Range Report Mildot Ballistics - New IPhone App (updated vers.)

    Re: Mildot Ballistics - New IPhone App (updated vers.) and there will be a Droid version soon ?
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    Bedding a Savage .17HMR

    Re: Bedding a Savage .17HMR <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DP425</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Point me in a good direction for pillars for my savage? </div></div> rigid brake line tubing will work fine if you have any of that laying around. or...
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    Clark or Shilen 'mid' contour barrel ??

    Re: Clark or Shilen 'mid' contour barrel ?? I have a sporter type Shilen barrel on my 77/22. It hates Wolf Match Target, Federal GMMM and Ely target stuff,and keyholes Aguila SSS 60gr(at 50yds), but loves RWS target with blue label. With the RWS, it is capable of 1/4-1/2" at 50 yds(only...
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    Quad rail on heavy barrel ar

    Re: Quad rail on heavy barrel ar I almost put a railed forend on 18" AR I built last week. I gave it a bit more thought and knew if I did that it would be covered with crap strapped all over it. I just went with a round free float tube.
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    Rifle Scopes Vortex Crossfire: Need opinions on setup

    Re: Vortex Crossfire: Need opinions on setup <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shooter21</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Put it on that 700 remmy, watch the zero float </div></div> oh damn.....just what I need is zero to move and make me out to suck...
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    Rifle Scopes Please tell me my 2nd Millett isn't broke.

    Re: Please tell me my 2nd Millett isn't broke. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THEBEARRRRRRJEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: redneckbmxer24</div><div...
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    body armor in gun shop?

    Re: body armor in gun shop? Mine is concealed til I unlock the shop door, then I stick my shirt behind the holster. I also leave the safe door open a bit just incase I need to get behind some moderate cover, and I know full well it won't stop everything, but it might help. I keep my eyes and...
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    Can;'t find much about Horus Hawk

    Re: Can;'t find much about Horus Hawk I've shot with one for a few rounds. glass is "decent", far better out there for less money and some for more money. To my eyes, my old 16x Super Sniper looked more crisp and clear around the edges. the Horus christmas tree reticle is cool. The warranty...
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    Gunsmithing Bell and Carlson A2??

    Re: Bell and Carlson A2?? skim bed the stock and make sure barrel doesn't touch the stock. it's the same stock I use and it's all it needed.
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    Rifle Scopes Vortex Crossfire: Need opinions on setup

    Re: Vortex Crossfire: Need opinions on setup I recently got a Crossfire from SWFA after looking through one a friend has. The eyebox on his was great and I was sold on it. Mine is very unforgiving in eye relief, I have maybe 1" of decent sight picture looking through mine. My friends scope...
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    Gunsmithing Howa 1500 308 scope mount same as Rem 700 SA?

    Re: Howa 1500 308 scope mount same as Rem 700 SA? it uses Rem 700 LA scope mount, if you're using a one piece base.