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  1. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing Muzzle Break on remmy

    Re: Muzzle Break on remmy There are alot of good brakes out there but i like the Vais brake.
  2. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing Enco lathes?

    Re: Enco lathes? The turn-pro model is the best they make in enco. Have used one with aftermarket bearings in headstock. It will cut chambers with correct set up of lath and barrel to .0002 or better also it would cut what the dial reads. Hope this will help you.
  3. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing DBM Bedding: Air Bubbles

    Re: DBM Bedding: Air Bubbles If you coat both parts you are bedding with your compound there will be no bubbles or air pockets.
  4. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing Stiller actions

    Re: Stiller actions Surgeon has a new long tactical action like their model 591 short action,should be out soon.
  5. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing Rem 700 Cocking Piece Broke

    Re: Rem 700 Cocking Piece Broke Install a new cocking piece on the firing pin,with the spring off. Then drop it into the bolt body, you should have clearance between the cut out and the cocking piece, if not this is what caused it to fail.
  6. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing New Tactial Surgeon Action On The Way

    Re: New Tactial Surgeon Action On The Way They also have 308 size bolt face, might be good for 7mm. .284 with the 180gr.VLD pills.
  7. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing New Tactial Surgeon Action On The Way

    Surgeon Rifles has a new long Magnum action based off of their model 591 short action. Lug and rail are one piece as with all of there tactical actions. Fits a rem. stock with a few mods.
  8. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing Adjusting a Shilen Trigger

    Re: Adjusting a Shilen Trigger Top front, is overtravel, bottom front is weight of pull, back rear of trigger is sear engagement.
  9. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing stock texturizing

    Re: stock texturizing You can use a sherman williams product called polane. Mix with no thinner, low air pres. and it will give you the finish you are looking for. Then use fine glass beads with the same paint add thinner and spray, this will give you some bite.
  10. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing McMillan fiberglass patch kit questions

    Re: McMillan fiberglass patch kit questions I think it is 7 to 1 by weight. The heaver of the two would be one and the lighter would be 7. For minor fill use the fiber dust. For large breaks use the long fiber. Mix colors slow because it will be to dark. P.S. mix fiber about like tooth...
  11. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing Strongest Lapua action

    Re: Strongest Lapua action Suregon
  12. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing Filling in the recess in 700 bolt after opening

    Re: Filling in the recess in 700 bolt after opening Use a bushing, or it want work.
  13. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing Intro to machining books ??

    Re: Intro to machining books ?? Technology of Machine Tools by Steve F. Krar and Albert F Check
  14. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing Magpul PRS flush cup installation - Kit Coming !!

    Re: Magpul PRS flush cup installation (pic heavy) This is the kind of information that makes the hide what it is today. Thanks very much for the pics and a job well done.
  15. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing Robert Gradous's Tactical Rifle Gunsmithing Class

    Re: Robert Gradous's Tactical Rifle Gunsmithing Class TLFW, Thank you for the detailed report and excellent pictures! You built a fine rifle, and we enjoyed every minute of it. Everyone else, I can not begin to tell you all how much I appreciate your interest, or how much I appreciate the...
  16. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing 7mm RSUM Barrel Burn out 570 Rounds

    Re: 7mm RSUM Barrel Burn out 570 Rounds No I cant spell but that is another story
  17. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing 7mm RSUM Barrel Burn out 570 Rounds

    Re: 7mm RSUM Barrel Burn out 570 Rounds (Nitriding),Nitrided: Nitriding process methods are as follows. Gas (Box furnace or fluidized bed). Liquid (salt bath). Plasma (ion) nitriding. The advantages and disadvantages of these techniques are similar to those of carburizing. However...
  18. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing 7mm RSUM Barrel Burn out 570 Rounds

    Re: 7mm RSUM Barrel Burn out 570 Rounds Nitride can be a coating,but it also can be chemical electrical process which can be up to .015 deep. One might say that the rifling might shatter because it is only .003 to .004 tall.
  19. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing stupid moly coat!

    Re: stupid moly coat! What do a pig farmer no anway
  20. Robert Gradous

    Gunsmithing removing copper fouling questions

    Re: removing copper fouling questions Use wipe out,have a life.