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    Which automatic powder scale?

    Re: Which automatic powder scale? I had the lymann and the RCBS. I put them in a test side by side and they were the same speed to dump 36 grs of varget. The RCBS I think is faster on larger grs of powder. I liked the RCBS better since it was easier to clean and just as good as the lymann. I...
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    5.56 case length with bullet problems now!

    I just trimmed 50 rounds of LC 5.56 and was thinking maybe I trimmed to much. I am loading for a 5.56 AR15 and read the Hornady manual and it says 1.750, is this right for 5.56?
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    Gunsmithing What to build with a 6mm barrel

    Re: What to build with a 6mm barrel <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJones75</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the 6mmx223 is a great round for the AR , launches 55gr pills faster than the 223 can and will do it from a shorter barrel , its very...
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    Gunsmithing What to build with a 6mm barrel

    Re: What to build with a 6mm barrel <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">6BR? </div></div> 6mmbr
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    Gunsmithing What to build with a 6mm barrel

    Ok I have extra broughton 6mm barrel that I need to build into something either on a remington 700 or ar15. It is a 1-14 twist, .908" at muzzle and is only 21.5" long and I would have to take off about an inch to rethread it for a Remington 700. I have a 6mm br already but was thinking about the...
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    Gunsmithing Enco mill now

    Re: Jet mill They are an import so you have lots of people who hate them but if you get a good deal on it. I have used one and it worked great for all the stuff I needed.
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    Gunsmithing Lathe size

    Re: Lathe size What do you guys think about this one? 13" southbend turret lathe set up and running in my gunsmith shop. Going out of business. Must sell. Will trade for work car/truck or cash/guns or will consider all trades. I need to move it soon to avoid paying more rent for the building...
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    Gunsmithing Lathe size

    Re: Lathe size I guess I will just keep looking I have been looking for awhile now, no needd to rush and get a worn out lathe now. Thanks for all the good input from everyone.
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    Found some 210m primers!!!!!

    Re: Found some 210m primers!!!!! Dang I thought I was lucking finding a 500 CCI large and 500 CCI small a few weeks ago. Nice find
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    Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

    Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CGM</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> The only problem is that most everything is out of stock right now.</div></div> Yeah I have a old projector progressive press and...
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    Gunsmithing Lathe size

    Re: Lathe size Thanks guys this all helps. I have friend that has a jet 14" that he is going to sell but he sent to a guy to be cleaned up and painted. I told him he shouldn't have wasted the money and sold it to me like it was. I guess Ill see what he wants for it once the guy is done with...
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    Gunsmithing Lathe size

    Re: Lathe size I am also having a hard time deciding if I should get a new import or an old US made one. Most people tell me to get an old US made one but I am worried about them because most have been used a lot and seem to have too much play.
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    Lake City brass - what do I need to remove crimp?

    Re: Lake City brass - what do I need to remove crimp? I have done about 3,000 5.56 with the dillon and its very fast and easy.
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    Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

    Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations I use RCBS for my 223 and 22-250 and redding for my 308, 6mmbr, 204. They all seem to load great.
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    midway varget

    Re: midway varget I am still waiting for dies and other things from midway that I order on 2/12/09 and they said they would have on 3/1/09.
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    Gunsmithing Lathe size

    I have used a lathe which had a 14" swing and 36" centers. But can you get to big or to small of a lathe for working on the remington 700 actions? I am looking to buy one and don't know what the best size would be. Thanks
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    midway varget

    Re: midway varget It was $130/8lbs from a shop in Oklahoma City. Yeah and that was out the door so that would be about $120/8lbs plus tax. I was very happy.
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    "Commercial" vs "Military" LC 5.56 Brass

    Re: "Commercial" vs "Military" LC 5.56 Brass <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tylermtech</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You cannot harden brass by heating and quenching </div></div> This is true I should have put steels/iron not metals. Brass does...
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    midway varget

    Re: midway varget I bought 16 lbs from a local shop for $260 out the door. I was happy because no one else had any in stock and I don't like paying hazmat. But now I can't fine primers this is just may luck!
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    "Commercial" vs "Military" LC 5.56 Brass

    Re: "Commercial" vs "Military" LC 5.56 Brass <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former naval person</div><div class="ubbcode-body">According to sources, all factory brass is neck annealed after forming. The military requires the discoloration from...
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