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    Ultrasonic Cleaning - Beaker/Plastic Tray /Other

    For those who use an ultrasonic cleaner for your brass, do you: - put the brass loose on the bottom of the floor of the bath - put the brass loose on a plastic tray - put the brass into a beaker that is suspended or sits on a plastice tray - use some kind of partitioned plastic holder I think...
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    Semi-Auto Brass - Buggered Extractor Grooves

    Some of the once fired .223 LC brass I'm reloading for an AR-15 does not easily go into a Lee shell holder. I haven't looked closely to see what about the extractor groove on the case is deformed. So far, I'm just forcing it into the holder and working at it to remove the shell afterwards...
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    Recommend Weak Ammo to Test for Short Stroking

    I just assembled a new carbine AR-15 in which I used a Tubb chrome silicon buffer spring. The spring only comes in one length for both a rifle and carbine length receiver extension. I have read that at least 3 coils should be removed for the shorter carbine tube that I am using, but I decided to...
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    Have Barrel Maker Chamber My Barrel or a Smith?

    When buying a new barrel for an AR from Krieger, should I have them chamber it for me or should I consider having an independent gunsmith do the work? You can send them your bolt and they will chamber and headspace it for $100. If I am looking to achieve the "ultimate" in accuracy, would I be...
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    Which 60gr bullet for 5.56?

    I'm looking for opinions on which 60gr flat base bullet folks have had good accuracy results with up to 300 yards. I will have a Krieger 16.5" barrel with a 1/7.7 inch twist and a .223 Wylde chamber. I'm considering Hornady's V-MAX and their flat base hollow point in addition to Sierra's flat...
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    Gas Block Attachment - Set Screw, Clamp, Pinned ?

    Like the subject line states, I'm looking for opinions on gas block attachment methods for a new AR build: Set screw style - mount, fire, check carbon mark to confirm alignment, drill shallow points where set screw marks are, re-install with Loctite on the set screws. Same as above but no...
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    M4 Collapsable Stock - Cheek Piece Comparison

    I like what I have heard about the cheek piece on the SOPMOD stock giving very good cheek weld. What I don't like is the pointed base at the bottom of the butt pad. I would want a small flat there for putting my off hand in the prone position or for use with a sand bag occasionally. That leads...
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    Which AR-15 Carbine Buffer?

    I am spec'ing out my first AR-15 and would like to hear recommendations for which buffer to use for a 5.56 in an M4-type collapsible stock. From my research, here are the primary options: OEM - 3.0 oz, $11 (RRA from Brownells) H1,H2,H3 - about 4.0, 4.5, 5.5 oz, $45 (Colt H2 from Brownells)...
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    Push Button Detachable Swivels for 1.5" Slings

    I can find plenty of push button detachable swivels for 1" or 1.25" slings but not for 1.5" slings. I would have liked to use GrovTec but their largest is 1.25". I have seen Command Arms for 1.625" and may try them but I'd like some opinions first. I'd strongly prefer quality US made. What are...
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    Gunsmithing Any Suggestions for Cheek Pad Material

    I am building a stock for a tactical, bolt action. Its cheek piece will be adjustable for height and sideways position. I am considering putting a covering on it to provide a bit of cushion and a non-slip surface to enhance the cheek weld. I have been looking at the materials various stock pack...
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    Gunsmithing Small Sandblasting Gun Needed - Recommendations

    I have a small compressor (4 cfm @ 90 psi) and need to grit blast a barrelled action. I want to buy a small sandblasting gun that requires a minimum amount of air flow. Can someone suggest a blasting gun for this application?
    • Gideon
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    • gun needed recommendations sandblasting small
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: The Armory
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    Gunsmithing Cerakote Finish for a Bolt Action - Spray Inside?

    I will be using Cerakote on a bolt action (Sako M995) and would like to know if the inside of the action is typically sprayed or masked off.
    • Gideon
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    • action bolt cerakote finish inside spray
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Armory
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