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    Night Vision Need some help w/IR Pointer Selection for M4

    The ITAL is for use without a front sight mounted to the top of the rail which is SOP. This centers the beam with the bore. The OTAL is designed to be used with a front sight mounted to the top of the rail, it is offset to project around the front sight. From what I've read, the general...
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    Suppressors Form 4 wait time

    FYI, the address in Atlanta is nothing more than a check processing & clearing house. Your forms issued a document number and then bundled and sent to the Martinsburg address. There they are keyed into the system by lowly data entry people and sent to the appropriate examiner for approval...
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    Night Vision Any ICT PVS-14RC user Feedback/Recommendations

    Here's a thread from a while back. http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-night-vision-devices/199777-mod-armorys-308-pvs-14rc.html
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    Night Vision AN/PVS-15 Dirty from your Tomcar Driving expedition?

    Anytime I get sand, grit or dirt in my optics I wash them in the same way. They're waterproof for a reason. Trying to brush, blow & flick Florida silica sand out of optics is just asking for trouble.
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    Thoughts on ammo theft

    Keep your cutting torch locked up as well. Men killed in Hopkinton explosion after torch ignites fireworks in safe | Local News - WCVB Home
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    Night Vision Looking for IR helmet mount light suggestions.

    How does the IR mode of the Surefire M952V compare to the various lights listed?
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    Night Vision Looking for IR helmet mount light suggestions.

    Where did you source your Eagle Tac light?
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    Gunsmithing New Lathe

    Not quite. This is who builds the G0709 lathe for Grizzly http://ww.newdragonmachine.cn:88// It's the C0636BX1000 on the page. Grizzly has a different spindle installed with the D1-5 camlock, P6 & P5 bearings on the spindle, MT3 instead of MT4 on the tailstock and the vee way on the tailstock...
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    Gunsmithing Anodizing source?

    Re: Anodizing source? Look up Anodize Inc. in Ocala FL they have an FFL. There's a place in Daytona that does all the contract work for KAC but I can't recall the name, IM "burneyr" he should be able to give you that contact info.
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    Gunsmithing Grizzly coupon for anyone considering a purchase

    If you're considering a big purchase over $300 like a lathe, this code is good for 10% off until 2/17/13 SAWMILL10%
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    Stainless Steel Media Testimonials

    Re: Stainless Steel Media Testimonials Just a tip in case it hasn't been mentioned. I've seen a few pics of the dry boxes folks have made that are are certainly adequate for the job. In pondering what my method was going to be, it occurred to me that I had an American Harvest food dehydrator...
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    Anyone use the LEE universal decapping die?

    Re: Anyone use the LEE universal decapping die? Been using a Lee decapper in my Co-Ax for several years, never had an issue and far cleaner than decapping in the 550B.
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    Gunsmithing Laser engraving/etching of firearms

    Re: Laser engraving/etching of firearms For laser NFA markings you'll need to find a shop with a YAG fiber laser. For decorative markings, anyone with a CO2 laser can handle it. CO2 lasers work by bleaching the anodizing dye. YAG lasers ablate the metal. Most of use who do NFA compliant...
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    Gunsmithing I need marking help

    Re: I need marking help <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 6.81star</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am trying to mark some parts I have made and I haven't had the best results so I need your help. I have a marking methods etcher and a stencil it...
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    Gunsmithing Opinion on Sheldon Lathes

    Re: Opinion on Sheldon Lathes You might also want to put up a post on Practicalmachinist.com.
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    Gunsmithing Bench vise suggestions, recommendations

    Re: Bench vise suggestions, recommendations I use one of these: http://www.daggertools.com/m5/FV135--foot-vise.html
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    Gunsmithing clean up!

    Re: clean up! I've purchased from this outfit, they've got some dangerously powerful magnets, decent prices too. http://www.magnet4less.com/
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    Gunsmithing How to build a gun (design)

    Re: How to build a gun (design) There are a number of print sets available for .50BMG builds. The Maadi Griffin is one, can't recall the other one off hand. These would at least give you some guidance on the materials and hardening criteria if you didn't what to follow the plans exactly. Do a...
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    Gunsmithing AR PARTS

    Re: AR PARTS Ruger has a division that does contract casting. http://www.ruger.com/casting/index.html
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    Gunsmithing Question on 11 degree target crown (amateur)...

    Re: Question on 11 degree target crown (amateur)... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: C. Dixon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Off topic yet related. Often overlooked is how sharp/crisp the crown is. I personally believe it should be a razor sharp...