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    M40 - What Marine is in this photo?

    This is a very widely circulated photo, that I can find no details on other than Beirut. I have a co-worker that claims it is him in the photo, prior to leaving the Marines and joining the Army. I figure people doing retro builds (or lucky enough to have the real thing) may have further info on...
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    Rifle Scopes S&B PM II ShortDot - Handle Heavy Recoil?

    Will the Schmidt & Bender PM II ShotDot scopes (1x6 and 1x8) handle the recoil of a dangerous game rifle, such as 375 H&H? Seems they would be a good fit for a hunting rifle with distances of 200yds and less.
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt Bender turret problems

    We recently received some used Schmidt Bender scopes. Most scopes are fine but the 4-16x42 PMIIs are giving me a problem. Each scope has a different issue: 1. The single turn elevation turret will only turn to 7. 2. The single turn elevation turret will only turn to 6. 3. The double turn...
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    Suppressors Who in SE can rework threads on AR barrel?

    I am batting a big fat ZERO on properly cut threads on rifles using my BA30. Both did not have an undercut of any type. (On my M700 we ended up using different washers to properly index.) As my normal gunsmith is bolt guns only, is there someone in the Southeast (preferably, or anyone...
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    Recommend caliber for upper suppressor host?

    I have a new Thunderbeast 30BA for my M700, but want to also use on an AR upper platform. (My current upper has a pinned muzzlebrake on a 14.5 barrel, so don't want to remove that.) Was thinking of just sticking with 5.56, but the 6.5/6.8 calibers have my interest now. Will be used primarily...
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    FPS variations in factory ammo (Fed 300WM)

    I have a question on variations in factory ammunition fps. While I do reload, I picked up a box (impulse buy) of 300WM Federal Deer Thug, 180gr bonded soft point. FWIW, box says 2950 fps at muzzle. Ran a few through a 21" barrel and the chrono came up with: 2943 2775 1013 2956 I had...
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    Meredith Rifles visit

    I had the opportunity to meet Tooter Meredith of Meredith Rifles today. My Remington 5R barrel had an issue with threading for a Thunderbeast suppressor. Tooter took quite a bit of time looking over the rifle and giving me options to fix it. I had envisioned a barrel pull, cut back...
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    Gunsmithing Need barrel thread work (Middle TN/Northern AL)

    After receiving my suppressor, I found out the diameter of the undercut area on my factory threaded M700 5R barrel is too large. Does anyone have a recommendation for someone in the Middle TN or Northern AL area who can fix this? (I really don't want to ship this thing off.)
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    Gunsmithing Fiberglass stock need sealing after sanding?

    I had to open up the barrel channel of a B&C stock. Sanded smooth and ready to do final assembly. Does the sanded area need any type of sealant, or is it good to go, as is?
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    Hunting & Fishing Buffalo Hunting?

    As I didn't draw any UT tags this year, and have my vacation time already set aside, has anyone hunted buffalo on a game farm? (It will be a minimum of another 10 years before I "might" have a chance at a wild buffalo in UT.) I don't want a high fence, go shoot the tame animal hunt. Ideally...
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    Rifle Scopes How much distance is too much to bed scope base?

    Scope base bedding, again: Still trying to get this Savage scoped. With the front screwed down, the new base is sitting .009 (by feeler gauge) above the top of the receiver at the rear. Is this still an acceptable distance to bed to level it out?
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    Rifle Scopes Scope Bottoms Out Before Reaching Zero (Savage LA)?

    Haven't encountered this problem before, but then I've never scoped a Savage... Savage 116 Long Action (early flat scope base receiver), in 300WM Vortex Viper HS 4-16x44, with reported 50MOA elevation adjustment Vortex Viper rings EGW Tactical 20MOA one-piece scope base (needed only a...
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    Rifle Scopes Burris FastFire III mount question

    I was looking to buy a Burris FastFire III with no mount (#300235) to put on a dedicated turkey shotgun. But, I am finding the FF III with attached picatinny mount (#300234) is on sale, and cheaper. Question: Is the picatinny mount removable? Buying the included picatinny mount would...
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    Powder for Short Barrel 300WM?

    From reading old posts I see that RL-22 is one of the top recommended powders for standard length barrel 300WM, with IMR4350 right in there as well. My rifle has a 21" barrel, so I am anticipating needing a slightly faster burning powder. Intended bullets are in the 180gr range for hunting. A...
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    Gunsmithing Savage Sear Spring Install?

    Trying to reinstall the sear and spring/spacer. These parts are not going back in place! Can't figure out how to get the legs of the spring closer together to get them to fit back in the confined space. I've tried using a slave pin from the left side. Just can't get the spring leveraged into...
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    Maggie’s How to Open a Beer (video)

    Every imaginable way to open a beer bottle or can. (Some more safe than others.) https://www.youtube.com/embed/0QmKHfYfovk?rel=0
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    Flute Savage Barrel, or Not?

    I am building up a Savage 116 as a short to medium range hunting rifle in 300WM. Received a Savage factory 23" barrel with their installed adjustable brake. Included test target shows .75" 100yd accuracy. I am trying to cut down on weight as this will be used in the mountains and have two...
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    Suppressors Form 3 Wait Times Now 117 Days

    I'm waiting on a TBAC suppressor to transfer to my dealer. TBAC recently changed their average wait time from 87 to 117 days to receive approved Form 3 back from BATF. I remember when this used to be a 2 or 3 weeks process, so this is getting VERY frustrating. Can't imagine what will happen...
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    300WM brass availability?

    My usual sources for brass are all Out of Stock. Who is carrying 300WM brass, in stock? (Any Hide vendors?)
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    Gunsmithing Anodizing source?

    I am building a retro M16A1 and need upper and lower receiver anodized. My choice to have it done is US Anodizing, but they are not taking new work while they are totally devoted to finishing new production receivers. Who else does quality work that replicates mil spec finish?
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