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    Fieldcraft DIY 'Tannerite' anyone?

    I'm here to share a little bit of experience I have with making my own BTE "Binary Target Explosives". But before I go on, let it be known that I am not responsible for anyone that chooses to brew up theiw own BTE. When I first started out I figured I could simply get a rock tumbler and grind...
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    34mm Scope base and rings

    I'm looking for a scope base for a R700 preferably Seekin's all around. Does anyone know where I can find these for sale at? I ordered 34 4/6 rings from SWFA and they told me 5 days after I ordered them that they were back-ordered. Thanks for any help. <span style="font-weight...
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    Gunsmithing R700 Scope base

    I have a R700 short action. I am interested in purchasing a Seekin's or similar scope base. I'm not sure which screws configuration I should be choosing. The two option's I noticed are 6-48 and 8-40 screws. Will both work or do I need to purchase one or the other in order to make it work...
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    Rifle Scopes USMC reticle?

    Can someone tell me down to each detail which scope the USMC is using. Especially if it's FFP or SFP. I know they use to use a fixed 10x scope. Now that the adjustable powered scopes are out there, I am wondering what they are using and how they are estimating range etc. Thanks a million, -Sv
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    Rifle Scopes Premier selling out?

    I have heard from a pretty reputable source that Premier is selling out to someone in Canada and that the company is pretty much gone. I know there was someone in Canada that helped finance Premier back into business but I didn't know they were selling out completely. Has anyone else heard...
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    Premier Heritage question

    I am interested in knowing what Premier scope the USMC is using down to every detail. A certain Nightforce scope undergoes specific test to pass military specifications. Does a certain PH scope undergo this test to or is it just another PH off their product line? Thank you, -Sv
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    Gunsmithing Interior and exterior threading

    I am wonding if anyone knows if it is possible to do any threading using hand held or some machine tools used for pipe threading. They use dies and lathes just the same. I problably answered my own question but I am interested in a solid answer. I want to be able to do some of my own work as I...
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    Rifle Scopes Super high quality opric's question's

    A long time ago I saw someone who did a side by side comparison with the Premier Heritage and Zeiss Hensoldt. I can't remember which scope x's were used but I remember someone saying how different the scope magnification was between the two. I do remember whoever posted it inquiring about how...
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    Suppressors SOT liscensed fireamr dealer?

    I am thinking about purchasing a suppressor. I was reading up on the Thunder Beast suppressors. The way I read it; it makes it sound like you just have to go through a SOT dealer in your state and you purchase it from him as one option(?) I know AZ has approved the AFFA "Arizona Freedoms...
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    Action for .300 wm

    What action are you running or prefer to run. I am doing some researching and maybe this will help me decide what action to go with. All I know atm is I want a aftermarket action. I would prefer the action NOT have a bolt release because I am having a 3 position safetly installed hence I will...
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    Bolt action built in rail?

    Can someone list some companies that offer a bolted action with the rail permanently fixed to it? Much respect, -Sv
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    Your .300 wm build

    What are some of the .300 wm build's out there? Which stock, barrel contour, brake, action etc. I am wantint to have one done and if you could chime in with your experience that would be great. Much respect, -Sv
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    Mark Chanlynn Barrels

    I've heard the name but never asked. I have used a few. Rock, Krieger, Lija, Orbermeyer, Hart, Schneider, Bartlein, Border, Brux, Broughten etc. Some say his barrels are top notch and perhaps a step up above all the rest and are extremely accurate. Can anyone attest to this or have some...
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    Gunsmithing Colorado Springs, CO - Gunsmith needed

    Does anyone have a recommended gunsmith in the Colorado Springs area? If not I would be willing to travel to Denver especially if their is a highly recommended gunsmith there. I need some work done on my new R700. I need a recrown, flute on bolt, break install maybe a couple other small...
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    .300 WM

    Hello Hiders! I have been researching for about 2 months now contemplating my first custom .300 build. The goal for this build is 1500 yds.. With that being said, I am going to need a good build to make it there. This is what I had in mind so far: Stock: Manners T4-A Action: Defiane Rebel LA...
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    What colored finish is this on Mikes rifle?

    The color that covers most of the rifle the rings anf flash hider. I'm not even sure it's cerakote. Maybe it's nitride? http://blackopsprecision.com/?product=recon-precision-rifle Much respect, -Sv
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    Gunsmithing Krylon comparison?

    I'm not sure how to ask this exactly but does anyone know where I can purchas paint "like home depot or whatever" and have it mixed that I can use in my spray gun that works like Krylon? The last paint I got from Lowe's they said would stick to fibergloss I can scraped off with a fingernail...
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    .300 wm Action recommendation

    I am looking for an action that works best for a .300 wm build. preferably an action built specificly for the .300 wm. if there is such a thing. Much respect, -Sv
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    Gunsmithing How to build a rifle

    How hard is it to put a rifle together? I am interested in doing this myself and want to know how hard it really is to put one together. Does anyone know if there are some video's you can follow along to and do this? Thanks, -Sv
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    Gunsmithing Surefire brake help

    I just got a Surefire brake for threads 3/8 24. I have an instructions manual and it comes with several color coded spacers. I am having a real hard time understanding the manual and am scratching my head mixing matching these rings trying to figure out which rings I am suppose to be using here...