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    McRee's Precision w/pics and specs!!

    Re: McRee's Precision w/pics and specs!! That stock looks great! Glad to see the AR adapters are rolling out!
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    Gunsmithing APA binding in a Badger M5 inlet

    Re: APA binding in a Badger M5 inlet The RTG will work properly in a Badger M5 inlet, but it should not be used in a bedded cavity. With the tolerances achieved during bedding, even two different trigger guards of the same brand and model shouldn't be swapped without re-bedding.
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    Gunsmithing Talk to me about rem-age barrels.

    Re: Talk to me about rem-age barrels. Try McRee's Precision- and grab a nice chassis for it while you're there...
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    Gunsmithing ATFs YouTube Channel-

    Some useful info there- http://www.youtube.com/user/ATFHQ
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    Movie Theater Cat Shit One (Anime)

    Pretty funny to watch! The characters are soldiers portrayed by animals based on their nationality. US soldiers are rabbits (Usagi is japanese for rabbit... "USA GI") This episode is a modern combat portrayal but a series called Apocalypse Meow is Vietnam-based...
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    Any paintballers or autococker collectors?

    Re: Any paintballers or autococker collectors? My first custom at 16-
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    UFC 123 Penn vs. Hughes

    Re: UFC 123 Penn vs. Hughes Matt Hughes and US Optics
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    Gunsmithing gunsmith school

    Re: gunsmith school What type of gunsmithing are you interested in? If you want to get into machining and barrel jobs, I would look at local tech schools for machine tool technology curriculums to start with, then a local apprenticeship. The general machinist background provides a good...
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    Maggie’s lets see your motorcycle!

    Re: lets see your motorcycle!
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    Update on Family and the Shotgun

    Re: Update on Family and the Shotgun Very sorry for the adversity you are facing right now Susan- I am thinking good thoughts for you and your family! My wife, a nutritionist and personal trainer, found the Gerson Institute method very interesting- definitely something worth looking into...
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    Best Gunsmith

    Re: Best Gunsmith Choosing the right 'smith is a surprisingly personal decision- to be a great shooter (and a happy shooter) you need be confident in your choice, your equipment, and the shop that puts it together for you. If you don't trust your 'smith you wont trust your rifle, and you...
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    All American Biathlon

    Re: All American Biathlon Are you looking for a current production rifle? If not, a Remington 581 would be worth a look- it is based on the 788 design and has a quick lock time.
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    my Patriot is soooo close ETA- Quick pics. Got it!

    Re: my Patriot is soooo close Apprentice CNC and manual machinist- I'm hoping I didn't get in the way staring at the stock in the shop! JJ does a helluva job!
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    my Patriot is soooo close ETA- Quick pics. Got it!

    Re: my Patriot is soooo close That was a fun rifle to work on and quite a looker- Have a blast with it!
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    Jewel trigger safety isn't working in AICS

    Re: Jewel trigger safety isn't working in AICS Be certain you check your safety linkage clearance in both positions.
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    Gunsmithing PTR 91 Stovepipe Jams

    Re: PTR 91 Stovepipe Jams A recent ejection problem at work with an MP5 was remedied by replacing the extractor... no tweaking, just swapping it out. There is quite a bit of unique geometry goin on in the HKs... be careful what you modify and be sure to check your bolt gap.
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    Suppressors Kahr PM9

    Re: Kahr PM9 Had one, loved it, then it was stolen... What is the serial number of the one he is selling?
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    Gunsmithing Question for machinists and such

    Re: Question for machinists and such Don't skimp on screw length- Use the longest screws possible- unless you install Heli-Coils... Then the best you can do is install screws that are the depth of the insert.
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    Gunsmithing how long do i leave the rifle in bed?

    Re: how long do i leave the rifle in bed? Take a blob of the left-over bedding and smear it on a piece of paper towel as a sample- you can test it for hardness later.
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    Gunsmithing Muzzle brake for FN barrel?

    Re: Muzzle brake for FN barrel? If you don't mind the brake standing out, you can taper the back of the brake to match the barrel OD, rather than turning the entire brake down to the barrel OD. Functionally, the brake will be more effective and robust.