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    Gunsmithing Modifying fiberglass "USGI" stock... Fun fun...

    After putting much work into modifying and repairing a beat-up USGI walnut stock, I realized sinking QD sling sockets in the side might be a bad idea. It was suggested I get a fiberglass model, and I found one on Gunbroker for a decent price. Although I've come to question the claim of "USGI,"...
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    Gunsmithing Installing QD sling sockets in GI M1A stock...

    I've been modifying a walnut GI stock for an M1A, and I decided to put some Uncle Mike's QD Sockets in the sides. When I measured the cups, they're either going to have to stick out of the stock, or I'll have to drill all the way through and have them stick into the barrel channel. They wouldn't...
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    Gunsmithing Who does good parkerizing? And what about chrome?

    I've got an some parts I'd like to have Parkerized to match my Mossberg 590. I thought about doing it myself, but I'd rather have it done right. I'm looking for some one who does good parkerizing, with a decent turnaround time. I also have a chrome Bolt Carrier group in a 6.8 AR, and I'd like...
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    Remington factory action/barrel quality...

    I'm currently deployed to Afghanistan, and I decided awhile back to start my first precision rifle build. A friend recommended a Remington 700 LTR, and I went ahead and bought one. I've since been dumping money into parts and upgrades, and I'm starting to wonder: Is it worth it to put almost...
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    Thoughts on Versa-Pod...?

    Thinking of ordering my stock with a Versa-Pod installed. I was wondering if anyone with some experience with one could give me some pros/cons; maybe compare it to Harris/sling stud setup. Thanks!
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    AR-15 Thumbhole stocks...?

    Does anyone make'em anymore? I've been searching around, but all the links I've found have been for the discontinued Bell & Carlson. I'd like to put one on my 6.8, and if anyone knows where to find one, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
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    Gunsmithing Ordering Mcmillan stock; have some questions.

    Just want to start off by saying I'm new to the site, and glad to be here! I'm currently deployed to Afghanistan (Army), and I'm buying a Remington 700 LTR in .308 as my big project. It's my first bolt-gun, and there's alot of gaps in my knowledge. I'm trying to order a Mcmillan A3-5 while...