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  1. mtm87tx

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Restoring 1943 Remington Rand

    Been awhile but Ive come back for some advice. I have a 1943 Remington rand handed down to me and over the years someone in all their wisdom decided to chrome plate it and do the controls in gold. Its far from original. Would it be the end of the world to refinish the "property of US...
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    Gunsmithing Inleting a stock

    Just got a 5R take off for a shillen #7 308, front bolt will not go in the receiver so im assuming the barrel is to big for the stock inletting. is this something I need to send off to do or just it just need to be opened up alittle?
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    need help, first time out with new rifle

    I bought a barreled and trued remmy off here and Im taking it to the range this weekend. the previous owner didn't know much about it and either do I. opinions for precautions take this rifle out? its on a '78 receiver and has a claimed 400-500 rounds through it. im thinking a factory ammo...
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    Leica LRF non scan 1200 models

    Are these worth anything? Im looking at getting one for around 200 just for unknown distances and I want to make sure they are decent, Im still looking for a scan model but they are 350ish
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    Gunsmithing Help ID this smiths mark

    Does anyone know anything about this? Apartment Its E.A. smith out of colorado. no searches come up and im just trying to get some information. apparently he passed a few years back. its one a 700 that he barreled and trued Thanks
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    Suppressors Remington 870

    All, I am in need of a inexpensive shotgun for plinking at the ranch, small pest and a decent shotgun to get around the house. How much 870 do I need so that it is of decent quality. are the new HD models worth anything? what about the "tactical" line? I really would like a police for the...
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    Gunsmithing What to do to a barreled action before coating

    What are things you should add or consider modifying a barreled action before sending it to be coated? Things not an option for me: anything that has to do with removing barrel or requires major alteration to the assembly looking into cerakote in black
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    Suppressors Teaching young females to shoot handguns

    Ok here it is, I am NOT trying to be sexest there are a ton of females that could out shoot me any day of the week, but I have 2, 21 year old, gun shy college girls who want to buy handguns for protection that is great, and im glad they are looking into this but a handgun in the hands of the...
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    Suppressors Ops Inc Model 12 30cal, is it just too big?

    For those who have the 11x1.5" 28oz monster can, do you regret going that large? Do you truly get 40db reduction as compared to 27-32 of the 8.25-9" competitors? Im looking at this for my first can for 30 cal bolt and gas as well as .22 cal gas. Pros for me: Warranty after talking to Ron and...
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    200.00 DPMS SASS barrel in AR build

    Im looking at: striped upper CMMG lower PRS Troy 13.8 rails will a factory dpms sass barrel be a bottle neck for a sub moa gun? next step up seems to be 500+ which is a bit out of my 1500 budget
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    Why PMAG for DPMS but not AR10

    Just curious as for my discussion for a AR10 or DPMS LR308 why magpul opted to make mags for only the SR25 family of rifles
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    Fieldcraft Just curious question

    For those who have been deployed in a field marksmen role with a bolt gun, how much ammo do you carry with you?
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    Remington SPS Varmint vs older VS

    I am not familiar with the changes of these rifles but I am wanting to buy a VS with the factory HS precision stock. How do these differ from the newer Remington 700s?
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    Anyone shooting a factory 24" DPMS 260 rem?

    After weighing my options a factory DPMS 260 is about the same as a rem 308 in a HS precision and DBM. I wanted to see how your factory 260s are shooting
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    my 1k/1k build

    450 for used SPS varmint in 308 sell the stock for ~35.00-50.00 Used HS precision and DBM for about ~500 EGW 20 moa rail and bolt knob for around 150ish puts me at 1k minus scope, have a 5.5-22 NF that im selling in favor of a 3.5-15x50 MLR/MIL Im thinking this will take me to 1k yards. Am i...
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    Bayou Rilfes Houston TX

    Looking at getting back into the long range game Who here is a member of Bayou Rifles in Houston? Seeing if some guys might from Houston and surrounding areas might want to start a 1 weekend a month meet to shoot 1k and share stories and experiences. Looking to further my knowledge, and meet...
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    Light all around 308 build

    After selling my FN SPR I am wanting another bolt gun not quite as large to make hits on varmint out to around 500-600 im thinking, 700 SPS V 308 cut to 22" of buy a sps tactical for a 20" Manners TA seekins aluminum base and rings Bushnell 4200 FFP some type of DBM If this is my only rifle...
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    Bail out bag medical

    hypothetically, we carry handguns daily with our CHL, hoping that the day never comes where we have to use them, but if it did. what are the legallitys of a non-licensed EMT/doctor administering first aid to someone suffering from gun shot wounds? There is alot that goes on in that first hour...
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    Fixed or folder

    looking for a knife with good durability to carry around the ranch, want something good quailty so i dont break it but not to pretty that im afriad to use it. i am in Texas as well home of the NFA and interesting knife laws so keep that in mind in case I ever carry it
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    Suppressors Sell P238 in favor of J frame 38spl?

    I just got a new P238 and I really like the little gun. Alot more features and quality then many pocket 380s on the market. But as I carry It im wondering about 380 and its effectiveness. Will a 5 round 38 special in the same size package deliver more power for the size or are the golden sabor...