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    Gunsmithing new idea for a bolt knob....?

    Re: new idea for a bolt knob....? What about a can of black Plasti-Dip from Home Depot/Lowes (or whatever you have in Oz) and just dip your existing knob? You can build up layers by repeated dipping. http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip
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    Gunsmithing Rem 700 receiver print?

    Re: Rem 700 receiver print? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigG</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rear Radius is 2.025", front is .6785" and is .114" taller than the rear. These are good dimensions from a drawing. </div></div> Many thanks! That is...
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    Gunsmithing Lathe/Mill Questions

    Re: Lathe/Mill Questions If you're shopping I'd advise not to get in a hurry. Get up to speed on what to look for in used machinery. There's a lot of stuff out there that gets a coat of paint slapped on it and the rust sanded off and its only worth its weight in scrap iron. There are a number...
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    Gunsmithing Rem 700 receiver print?

    Wondering if anyone has a print or CAD drawing of a stock 700 receiver that they can share. Interested in the dimensions related to the top scope mount area, namely the rear bridge radius and the specified difference between the height of the rear bridge compared to the front.
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    Precision Cut Pelican/Storm Foam Inserts

    Re: Precision Cut Pelican/Storm Foam Inserts <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jon Lester</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Where can I buy Foam other than from Pelican? </div></div> Most economical source I've found: http://www.foambymail.com/
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    My new McMillan A5...wtf

    Re: My new McMillan A5...wtf Looks the same as my A3-5. Like it was hand made, because it was, just for me, to my specifications and I'm damn proud of it. There's no mistaking a MCM stock on a line, and anyone who knows rifles knows that if the action is sitting in a MCM, the rest of the...
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    Gunsmithing action/base problems

    Re: action/base problems There's also the Holland system that might be of interest http://www.hollandguns.com/
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    barrel for a 243

    Re: barrel for a 243 Going to building my .243 soon, I've had the 7.5 5R Rock barrel for a while. Thinking of going AI, any particular recommendations on a chamber reamer, free bore, lead etc. for projos from 75gr on up w/ Lapua brass.?
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    Gunsmithing The blueprinting debate. . .maybe this will help.

    Re: The blueprinting debate. . .maybe this will help. Dredging up this topic from a while back. If I understand correctly the process is summarized as follows: Level the action in the vise using a parallel in the bolt way as a reference plane such that X & Y at zero insures that the Z is...
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    Hunting & Fishing Wanting to plan a P-Dog trip for 2011

    Re: Wanting to plan a P-Dog trip for 2011 Not opposed to paying, more concerned about driving 3600 miles round trip and not having a decent shoot. That and we aren't keen on being around others that are careless or that are there to party & drink while away from the wife. We show up on a...
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    Hunting & Fishing Wanting to plan a P-Dog trip for 2011

    Trying to plan a P-Dog trip for 2011 with a few friends, former military and active duty. Looking for some contact assistance. One year we went to Laramie WY and used Davy Nacy and his partner Kent as our guides. It was a good trip. Nacy has gotten out of the guide biz for the most part...
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    Range Report Subsonic load development

    Re: Subsonic load development In my notes I have 8.5gr Unique for 150gr projo .308. You can call Sierra for subsonic load info. 800-223-8799, Duane was my contact. For .223 subs, the Sierra recommended powder is Solo 1250. I have the data for 55gr to 75 gr. if it isn't posted elsewhere...
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    Hunting & Fishing Some hate mail for you killers...

    Re: Some hate mail for you killers... Vicki has contacted the media, we're done for now:
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    Gunsmithing PTG threaded handle and a Badger knob?

    Anyone know if the Badger knob will fit & look right with the PTG Rem 700 threaded handle? Just looking at it it appears that the threaded portion of the PTG handle might be too short to fit fully in the knob.
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    Gunsmithing rubber molding?

    Re: rubber molding? http://www.castaldo.com/ http://www.tapplastics.com/ A google search of molding rubber will get you all kinds of hits. Plenty of 2 part molding rubber products out there.
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    Gunsmithing Autocad

    Re: Autocad You might check over on practicalmachinist.com There are a number of other options for CAD if you're flexable. Most CAD programs will import & export .dxf (autocad) drawing files. Alibre is one program that comes to mind. --C
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    Electric heat knife for cutting foam inserts

    Re: Electric heat knife for cutting foam inserts Here's a thread on how to make your own low cost electric cutter. http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=292695&light= I've used an electric carving knife in the past. The purpose built foam knifes are scalloped like a gourmet bread...
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    Hydration Bladder for Tac Ops Drag Bag

    Re: Hydration Bladder for Tac Ops Drag Bag <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Etype</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why would you put your bladder in a drag bag? You'd have to have the hose stowed, toom and it wouldn't be nice and handly right there...
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    Are you tired of wasting time?

    Re: Are you tired of wasting time? A suggestion for a low budget approach for folks that are interested in just monitoring their target at a short distance say 100 yards. Most decent spotting scopes have a digital camera adapter and there are also some generic camera adapters. Hang a digital...
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    Rifle Scopes Savage Package scope rings and bases

    Re: Savage Package scope rings and bases I've got the Tally one piece ring mounts on my Sav LRPV's and I really like them. Reasonable in price, well made and they lapped in with little effort.
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