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    LRI

    Anyone know what's going on with LRI? I sent a Remy action in for a time and TIG over a month ago and haven't heard a thing. Called them a couple of weeks ago to confirm that it was there and was told that Chad screwed up his back but should be back soon. Been crickets since. WTF? This is...
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    Optics Armasight CO-X HD gen 2+ Clip-on NV & Leupold LTO-Tracker

    Armasight CO-X HD gen 2+ clip-on. I'm the second owner and have put less than 6 hours on it. It didn't appear that the original owner used it much either. It is in great condition and works as new. No blems that I've noticed. Comes with everything seen in pic. $1050 (firm) USPS MO or add...
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    Night Vision Scope Ring Height

    I need to set up a couple Remy LTR rifles for work using an Armasight Co-X in front of Leupold 30mm scope with a 50mm objective. I'll be installing a Badger EFR mount for the NV but will still need to raise the scope. My measurements show that a height of 0.840 from the top of the scope mount...
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    Gunsmithing Stock Camo Finish

    For years I've been using Norrell's Moly Resin on all metal parts. I've had excellent luck with this finish so see no need to change. Work now requires a focus on camo finishing stocks and Moly Resin offers limited options with regard to colors. Of course some will mention using Krylon but...
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    Gunsmithing PTG Bolt Problem

    Anyone having problems with PTG bolts? I finished another .260 build tonight and went out back to see how she shoots. This rifle was built with a PTG bolt and was fitted pretty tight. The lugs were machined for 2-3 thou play at the bolt handle. She closes fine on the go gauge but not on...
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    Gunsmithing Lathe Warmup

    Was wondering how long you guys let your lathes warm up before going for a dead nuts dial in? My G4003G seems to need a good period of running before I can dial in tenths without constantly chasing it.
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    Gunsmithing Bolt Lug Clearance for the 700

    When chambering barrels for the 700 we always talk about losing 0.0015 – 0.002 of headspace when the receiver is torqued. We plan for it and typically end up right on the money. For field rifles, we also plan for 0.005 – 0.010 for clearance for the bolt nose when cutting the counterbore. If...
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    Gunsmithing TIG'n Bolt Handles

    Trued a 700 receiver today and the gap between the bolt handle and receiver went from 0.010 to 0.021. Yes, the receiver's lugs were off just a bit. This one must have been machined on a Friday afternoon . . . late. Obviously this handle needs set forward. I've removed it and cleaned up all...
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    Gunsmithing Wiring an Oven using Electric Range Control

    Am in the early process of building a larger paint curing oven using an old gun cabinet and came across the guts from an old electric range. I have the controller, 2 round burner elements, temp probe, power bar, and what appears to be a limit switch (looks like a button that sits inside the...
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    Badger Ord FTE Brake

    Anyone know the OD of the "clamp" on the Badger FTE brake? I'm looking at this for a .260 build but don't want something that is much larger than the barrel diameter. Badger states that the OD is 1.375" but I'm assuming that is at it largest point. The clamping shoulder appears much smaller.
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    Gunsmithing New Barrel Advise

    Finally getting ready to move on a couple of builds. The Remy receivers are trued but now I need the barrels. The first build is going to be a .223AI to be used for prairie dogs. I’d like to go with a Rem Varmint or Sendero contour and stay with 55 gr Vmax. I’m looking for speed with this...
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    Gunsmithing PTG Stealth Inlet

    Anyone have a print for inletting the short-action PTG Stealth bottom metal? It appears that the stock needs to be opened up quite a bit to accept it. Of course, I could map it myself but was wondering if anyone had already done this and would share the info. This is going into a .223 rig...
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    Gunsmithing Coolant

    What are you guys using for flood coolant on your mills? Just got a new PM1054 going in the shop and am looking for a good synthetic coolant to run in it. Another stupid question - what oil should I be running in the one-shot lube on this mill? Mobile 1, 2, 3 or 4? I'm also planning to get a...
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    Gunsmithing .223AI & AICS

    Getting geared up to build a .223AI on a trued Remy action. The plan is to feed it from PTG bottom metal and AICS poly mags. Anyone tried this already? See any issues with feeding or should I expect it to be relatively straight forward installation and operation? The stock that will be used...
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    Gunsmithing New Mill Help Please

    Okay guys, I need some help. I’ve outgrown my Lathemaster mill and am on the hunt for something a lot larger and more rigid. I had originally bought a mill and lathe for gunsmithing but I do quite a bit of “one-off” and misc fabricating/repair projects as well. Some of these have become quite...
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    Gunsmithing Savage 25 Bolt

    Anyone know how to disassemble a Savage model 25 bolt? I have one that fails to light a primer every 10-15 rounds so would like to pull it apart to see what's going on. Can't figure the danged thing out currently. I figure I'm missing something simple. No. The primers are not "bad". They...
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    Gunsmithing Blueprinting Jig

    Anyone have the specs on a receiver blueprinting jig? I'm about to order some 6061 aluminum to build one of these but I'm unsure what size OD and ID or OAL that I need to end up with. Thanks in advance.
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    Gunsmithing Threading Help?

    Need some advise from the smiths here: Finally got around to cutting the barrel on my Remy PSS. The goal was to cut 4" off, crown and thead for a flash hider. Using a Grizzly G4003G lathe I got her cut, dialed in, turned down, crowned, and threaded for a good fit of the hider. Everything...
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    Gunsmithing Shorten a Remy PSS Barrel?

    Been lurking for a bit here and decided to register as I need a bit of advice from the experts. I have a Remington PSS in .308 that I use for work. This work entails culling deer via neck shots at ranges anywhere from 30 – 400 yards during the day and at night while shooting from tripods...
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