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  1. chrismartin

    My turn for an annoying "which action" thread

    @spife7980 why do you state that the Nucleus is a semi-CRF? (I'm just wondering what the differences would be) So many good actions out there, each with various options and features. Tough choices! I went Nucleus. I really liked the engineering involved (watching Ted's videos). I also like the...
  2. chrismartin

    Podcasts

    The Adam Carolla Show Several related podcasts on his network (Reasonable Doubt, CarCast, etc) I was listening to Levin, Shapiro, Crowder, etc. But I got tired of 24/7 politics and wanted something lighter.
  3. chrismartin

    Gunsmithing Storm Lake Threaded 1911 Barrel fitting

    I have had great success with Storm Lake 1911 barrels as well.
  4. chrismartin

    Gunsmithing Muzzle threading question

    Here is an article about not taking too much metal off the muzzle... http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2015/04/muzzle-threading-dont-remove-too-much-steel/
  5. chrismartin

    Gunsmithing Muzzle threading question

    5/8-24 is a common thread pattern for .338 barrels. AI uses M18x1.5 for .338 and DTA use 3/4-24 (from what I have read). Larger would probably be better (again, in my opinion), but you are limited by the brake you would like to use.
  6. chrismartin

    New member from Virginia

    I'm down here in the Tidewater area.
  7. chrismartin

    Gunsmithing Muzzle threading question

    It would depend on the muzzle device you would like to use. In general (and IMHO) thread to the largest thread pitch (assuming proper shoulder height) possible for the device(s) you intend to use. My friend has gotten his last couple of barrels threaded 3/4-24 for this TBAC brakes even though...
  8. chrismartin

    Arc Mausingfield - New Barrel or Sell for an Impact 737R or AI AT?

    If you end up going barloc (barrel nut version) for barrel changes, you can get any savage pre-fit from anyone. Very versatile and you can buy what is in stock if needed. That's why I went that route. For the shouldered barloc version, Patriot Valley Arms (PVA) and LRI are offering shouldered...
  9. chrismartin

    Arc Mausingfield - New Barrel or Sell for an Impact 737R or AI AT?

    I would not trade the mausingfield for anything if I were you. Unless you just really have to have that AI. Changing the barrel on a Mausingfield or an Impact (or just about any other action) would be the same operation and require the same type of tools (barrel vise and action wrench if...
  10. chrismartin

    Fixit Sticks Torque Specs Webpage

    30 ln/lbs
  11. chrismartin

    Gunsmithing Bighorn Origins & Savage Prefit... need help

    I just put a Bison Gunworks Savage pre-fit on my ARC Nucleus. It had a similar issue. The Barloc barrel nut was fine, but the action was tight. It still threaded on with no tools (by hand after cleaning the threads), but it was tighter than the barrel nut.
  12. chrismartin

    Heavyweight shooting prone with bad back.

    As mentioned, raise the bipod up a bit. I think it also helps to tuck a shooting bag under your armpit/side/chest area. I use a Wiebad Pump Pillow. It helps prevent my back and side from cramping up by filling the space between me and the ground. That said, the more I shoot prone, the less of a...
  13. chrismartin

    Photos Amazing custom Kryptek paint!

    That's an amazing job. I cerakoted my rifle in a Kryptek pattern and it was an insane amount of work and it's no where near that level of detail. Very impressive.
  14. chrismartin

    Nucleus Build Pictures

    I have the barrel nut Barloc and the lug and pinch collar touch evenly on both sides, the barrel nut clears. Mine looks even on both sides.
  15. chrismartin

    Remage Barrels

    There are two versions of the Barloc (one with the barrel nut and one without for shouldered use). It does allow you to swap barrels without needing a barrel vise and/or action wrench and it should work on the Remington actions with the correct shank size (they list Remington, savage and even...
  16. chrismartin

    ARC Mags

    I just got my Nucleus up and running, so low round count (40 rounds), however, I haven't had any issues with the ARC magazines with the Nucleus action. The feed lips pop the rounds up perfectly for controlled round feed with the Nucleus, even when feeding slowly it works great for me. I've had...
  17. chrismartin

    Remage Barrels

    McGowen Bugholes
  18. chrismartin

    Gunsmithing Remington 700 criterion remage issue

    As jimdog708 mentioned, remove the ejector spring and plunger. Also, set the headspace on the go gauge and don't "back it off". Instead, lock the barrel nut down a little and then test with the No-Go. When setting headspace, I have never backed it off a go gauge and I always remove the ejector...
  19. chrismartin

    Kestrel sportsman to elite program

    You must use a computer (not phone or tablet) to do the Elite upgrade. You must use the transfer cable or their bluetooth dongle for the upgrade as well. So, there is an additional fee above the $190 to upgrade (IIRC, $30 for the bluetooth and a bit more for the cable). It's in their FAQ on the...
  20. chrismartin

    Nucleus Orders

    I picked up my Nucleus today. It had arrived at my FFL Monday, but I wasn't able to get free until now. Ordered August 26th. RH 308 bolt face. Very impressive receiver.
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