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  1. Walsh

    1903A3 Barrel Contour Comparison

    Hey ya'll quick question. How much difference in contour is a GI 03A3 barrel and a Light Palma contour. Also, what does the GI contour most closely resemble and what does the barrel weigh I ask because I want something that will not heat up as fast but still be able to be medium weight. I am...
  2. Walsh

    Barrel Contour Comparison

    Hey ya'll quick question. How much difference in contour is a GI 03A3 barrel and a Light Palma contour. Also, what does the GI contour most closely resemble and what does the barrel weigh I ask because I want something that will not heat up as fast but still be able to be medium weight. I am...
  3. Walsh

    1903 Sporter Question (pic heavy)

    Hi, went in a pwn shop today and was looking for an 03' rifle that was sporterize to be built into a custom rifle. I found one for $370, but I talked him down to $260. Thinking about buying it tomorrow. It is an Springfield Armory rifle serial number 429xxx that has been drilled for scope...
  4. Walsh

    150gr. 30-06

    Alright so I have just loaded up my first batch of 50 rounds for the 30-06 cartridge. I am using Hornady 150gr. round nose Interlocks over 51 grains of IMR 4350, CCI #200 primer in fire-formed Winchester and Remington brass. Everything was going great until I read that the minimum length should...
  5. Walsh

    MRC 1999 Long Action

    Hey ya'll, it has been awhile since my last post/thread, just been reading a lot, but I have a question. How are the Model 1999 actions from Montana Rifle Company? I have read mixed reviews about them, from godlike to shady buisness practices. The reason I ask is because Winchester 70's are...
  6. Walsh

    New Savage Fan!

    Well, I have been looking at many different .22's. Looked at CZ-USA, Marlin, and finally Savage. That being said, I chose the Savage Mk I FVT. Upon reciving the rifle I was estatic to have a rifle with quality irons (peep rear, globe front). It is chambered in .22 S/L/LR. Later, when I took...
  7. Walsh

    Rifle Scopes Need Iron Sight Help

    Hello again, I have a question on iron sights. In October I will be able to purchace a rifle (18th bday) and it'll be an FNH TSR XP .308 20"bbl. I would like to add irons to it. Here are the type of sights in question: http://www.rossprecision.com/products_sights.htm...
  8. Walsh

    A few questions on .223/5.56x45mm uppers

    Hey ya'll, I have another question to ask. Question #1: I am thinking about selling my DPMS 20" upper in order to fund a 16" mid-length upper. I have noticed that new 20" uppers go for $450-$500 in the basic A3 configuration, which mine is in. My question is what would you sell it for if you...
  9. Walsh

    Good, cheap, sunglasses?

    What are some good sunglasses that are decently cheap, say under $50? I need these glasses to be very durable, I will use these at work which is manual work. I know that I am not being to precise, but I'd like to hear ya'lls opinions. Thanks, P.B.Walsh
  10. Walsh

    Joel Russo vs. Manners

    Hi, me again with yet another question. In the near furture I will be purchasing a Winchester Model 70 in 30-06. I will be replacing the stock, which comes to my question. Joel Russo can make me a laminated wood stock for $325, pillar bed it for $210, and install two flush cups for $30, for a...
  11. Walsh

    Quick Q about the T.A.B sling

    Hi, just recived my brand new T.A.B. sling today, and befor I go on, I must say that this is one high quality peice of kit. Now to my question, is there a way to adjust the hand loop to be bigger (longer). Triad Tactical is gtg!! Thanks, P. B. Walsh
  12. Walsh

    Winchester Model 70

    I am considering buying a Model 70 in 30-06. I will be building it up little by little as money allows. My qustion is this: will a standard Winchester 70 CRF action have enough strenght to support an 26", unfluted MTU barrel with a suppresor (can't get one right now, but I might later)...
  13. Walsh

    A2 gas block removal

    How much would it cost a gunsmith to remove a A2 gas block and install a new one? I am doing this because I need an M9 bayonet on the end of my rifle.....ok I don't need one, but I sure do want one (my current one is sawed off or is a post-ban one, don't know, but I need one with a bayonet...
  14. Walsh

    Suppressors Yet another knife question.....

    Hello once again, I have a few questions about a few knives.  My use for thus knife would be ultilitairan (mostly anything for hunting that requires a blade)  I would love to spend no more then $100, but I understand that you get what you pay for. ...
  15. Walsh

    Gunsmithing Dremel tools

    I notice that a buch of people on here have used a dremel tool. Can anyone tell me which one would be better for wood. I am planning on making my own wood stock sometime and thought that this would be a bit easier then files, saws, and sandpaper by hand. I went to www.dremel.com to see what...
  16. Walsh

    Photos The finished product

    My rifle is now done, with all of the help I get from ya'll. Remington 700 Varmit, .308 26"x.750" barrel (might cut down to 16.5") Harris 6"-9" swivel bipod Leupold MkIV 2 peice bases Burris XTR 1' Low rings Leupold VX-II 1-4x20mm with a duplex reticle Krylon paint Thanks, P.B.Walsh
  17. Walsh

    The finished product

    My rifle is now done, with all of the help I get from ya'll. Remington 700 Varmit, .308 (bottom metal from RedRiverShooter) 26"x.750" barrel (might cut down to 16.5") Harris 6"-9" swivel bipod Leupold MkIV 2 peice bases (thanks to a Texas 'hider) Burris XTR 1' Low rings Leupold VX-II 1-4x20mm...
  18. Walsh

    Rifle Scopes Leupold VX-II vs. VX-3

    I will be purchasing a new 1-4 power optic. I really like the Leupold customer service reputation so I will go with Leupold unless something huge happens. So, now to my question, is the VX-3 1.5-5x20mm at $400 worth it compared to the VX-II 1-4x20mm at $300? Is the extra $100 woth it for just...
  19. Walsh

    Rifle Scopes Yet another scope opinion thread (please)

    Has anyone ever used this scope: http://www.snapsling.com/combatriflescope.php Looks like a good design but I was shocked at thew price (listed at trhe bottom of the page), so I became wary and so I'm asking smarter people think about it. Thanks, P.B.Walsh
  20. Walsh

    I need some good advise about my rifle

    Ok I have three different roads to take with this rifle. For the time being it is just a plain 700 SPS Varmit barreled action in need for aome clothes. 1. I buy an Eliseo RTS tubegun stock and add irons, sling - $1300 2. I buy a McMillian or Manners fiberglass stock, convert to ADL and add...
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