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  1. jacq220

    Gunsmithing AR Barrel Nut with a strap wrench question..

    Re: AR Barrel Nut with a strap wrench question.. tighten it down until its snug, then go to the next gas tube hole. you might have to torque then loosen a few times to get it to tighten up enough to line up on the next gas tube hole correctly.
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    Gunsmithing Full Auto M14 Dissassembly?

    Can anyone help me get a full auto M14 apart? Customer (LEO) wants it put into a sage stock, and i cannot get the operating rod out because of the full auto parts. I dont think i need to take the full auto mechanism all the way apart just to field strip the gun.
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    Gunsmithing Anybody know how to make a barrel vice?

    Re: Anybody know how to make a barrel vice? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 671RTO9513</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Build it once and as if your grandkids are going to get it. Mr Dixon, that's a piece of advise for making gunbuilding tools if I...
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    Gunsmithing bolt lift kit for my Savage ?

    Re: bolt lift kit for my Savage ? I use the thurst bearings.
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    Gunsmithing Please help me fix my bipod lock

    Re: Please help me fix my bipod lock cant help if we cant see
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    Gunsmithing Lathe Choice help

    Re: Lathe Choice help I have a precision mathews 14x40 coming in january might look into them, comes with light, coolant system, foot break, spash guard, stand, quick change tool posts and more.
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    Gunsmithing "Dialing in" pistol barrel for threads and crown?

    Re: "Dialing in" pistol barrel for threads and crown? just dial in the bore on the muzzle end and thread.
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    Gunsmithing Becoming a gunsmith.

    Re: Becoming a gunsmith. Just a thought, but perhaps you could find someone who is just graduating from one of the major gunsmithing colleges around the country. Offer him a shop in the back of your store for very CHEAP rent w/ the understanding that he will teach you what he knows as you...
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    Gunsmithing help on loosening bolt handle`s allen bolt

    Re: help on loosening bolt handle`s allen bolt i put it on the ground w/ the handle touching the ground and the L shaped allen wrench in the slot so it stick up a couple of inches then step on it to break it free. make sure you position it so you are loosening it up not tightening it...
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    Gunsmithing Making your own Ruger Mark II Upper

    Re: Making your own Ruger Mark II Upper <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BLK7</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Aren't the uppers on the rugers the serialized "firearm". </div></div> yes, but you can manufacture for your own use, just cant sell it.
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    Gunsmithing PT&G Bolt Body

    Re: PT&G Bolt Body <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: field</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The lugs are slightly over sized so yes it would have to be fit if not changing barrels. They are super nice though. I will probably be using one in all my...
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    Gunsmithing PT&G Bolt Body

    Re: PT&G Bolt Body Looks like it says ground to your specs, so you would need to measure your reciever, subtract whatever clearance you want it to allow and order accordingly. other than that its a direct part swap and shouldnt require a gunsmith unless you are not able to measure properly...
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    Gunsmithing D1-4 mounted directly to action jig?

    Re: D1-4 mounted directly to action jig? for as cheap as the d 1-4 plates are it seems like it would be a good solution. its what i plan on doing once i get my lathe in january
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    Gunsmithing Need help removing a Accutrigger

    Re: Need help removing a Accutrigger Just remove the C clip and pull the pins??? i dont understand where you are having a hard time.
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    Gunsmithing cutting, crowning and fluting

    Re: cutting, crowning and fluting <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Big E</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It looks very nice. The first barrel I did was with a ballnose endmill. It was done manually with a good 2 flute inserted endmill with coolant...
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    Gunsmithing Had a Compliance Inspection Today

    Overall it wasnt too bad, 2.5 hours and a million questions. ended up w/ one small infraction because i didnt sign a 4473 i did last week. definatly a shock and i was pretty nervous the whole time, but i came out of it pretty unscathed w/ a license still intact.
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    Gunsmithing Changing a Savage Model 12 to box feed

    Re: Changing a Savage Model 12 to box feed cdi stuff is top notch.
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    Gunsmithing Eliminating Muzzle Rise

    Re: Eliminating Muzzle Rise <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You're ultimately in control of the rifle, if it "jumping all around" that is "your" fault as the shooter, not the rifles fault. Learn to drive...
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    Gunsmithing savage 10fp destroying ejector springs

    Re: savage 10fp destroying ejector springs i have found that savages ejectors will become weak right before you see pressure signs. i have replaced many of them. i think the issue is they dont retract 100 percent into the bolt face as my first pressure signs that i see is ejector marks on...
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    Gunsmithing Deciding between two lathes

    Re: Deciding between two lathes ALL machines will have SOME backlash. it increases with wear, some machines are better than others. a DRO is handy becuase it compensates for it.
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