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    Gunsmithing Chambering options for Savage 110 small shank action

    My friend has a Savage small shank 110 in 270. He wants to re-barrel to a 300 WM. Will the small shank 110 action work with 300WM. I know it would need a new bolt face and follower.
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    fake scout sniper?

    New guy at church claims to be a retired scout sniper with 235 kills. I think that is a bunch of crap. I know he is retired military and spent time in a VA hospital from a road side bomb, but 235 Kills, really? is there a way to see what his real service was?
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    Gunsmithing Colt AR-15 Castle nut?

    Can't get the nut off, does it have thread locker on it? Is it staked? Any tricks to get it loose? I have a wrench, but it will not move.
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    Hunting & Fishing 243 for White deer, What bullet?

    Got my son a 243 for hunting White tail deer. I had some 85 grain Sierra spitzers that shoot well in the rifle. Anyone have experience with them on white tail? What are your bullet recommendations?
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    Tell me about Anschutz 64 and 1416

    What is the difference between these rifles besides about $300? I am looking for a great shooting 22 with a really nice trigger. Nice trigger = light, crisp, no takeup, creep or overtavel. I looked at a 1416 in 17 cal (can't rememer the model number mayber 1517?) and the trigger had 0 takeup...
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    Would it do any good to ask Rem. or Sav. to build:

    A 22 rifle based on the 700 or a model 10. All parts possible to be interchangeable with the classic rifles but in a repeating 22 with 5 and 10 round mags. Just imagine the incredible rifles you could build off of these rifles. There is really no reason it should cost more than a 700 or model 10...
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    How may times do you load your brass?

    How many times? How do you determine when to throw it away?
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    Is this site locking up for other members?

    After looking at 2 to 4 posts, my computer has been locking up and I have to leave the site and come back. Any one else with this problem?
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    Gunsmithing Did I get an unfinished drop in Shilen Barrel?

    I just had a Shilen drop in barrel for a Savage 10 delivered. The barrel is not marked on the outside with the maker or the chamber, and there is no crown on the end of the barrel. The chamber is poorly marked on the breach with a hand engraver. The end of the barrel is finished nice, but it...
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    Gunsmithing Borrow a Sav barrel wrench and guages -6br?

    I need to borrow go & no-guages for a 6mm BR Norma and a Savage barrel wrench. Will pay shipping both ways.
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    Gunsmithing Win Mod 70 Clasic Feather weight Action?

    I have and opertunity to buy one at a good price. Is the action on the Winchester model 70 classic featherweight rifles the same as a standard Winchester M70 classic action, or is the action on the Featherweight models lightened? I want to build a heavey varmiter and am wondering if this action...
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    Neck diameter and doughnuts?

    In discussions about the neck diameter of a loaded cartridge vs. the neck diameter of a chamber, I am seeing references to “Doughnuts”. Can someone enlighten me on what these “doughnuts” are?
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    Gunsmithing No turn neck size question?

    I am planning on building a 6BR Norma. I do not want to trim necks. There is a little difference in opinion about what size neck to get even if you want a no turn neck. So what I intend to do is to put together some loaded rounds to determine the neck diameter. Then I will have a starting point...
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    Gunsmithing Savage replacement bolt head?

    Looking for a savage short action (10) rifle with a 308 bolt face for a project. Found a good deal on a .223. I remember hearing that replacement bolt heads were available? Can anyone provide info on where to get a replacement bolt head? Any issues with doing this?
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    Gunsmithing Savage 10 action vrs 12 or 16 actions?

    I have a friend that is going to build a Savage rifle. He is looking for a Model 10 rifle or action in 308 bolt face. Are the model 12 and model 16 actions the same? If not, what is the difference?
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    Gunsmithing browning A-bolt trigger adjustment

    Looseded the nut but the trigger adjustment screw won't turn. Is there lock tight on it? should I heat it and try again?
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    Gunsmithing Changing Savage bolt face?

    I have an oppertunity to purchase (cheap)a savage in 300 short mag. I want to build a 6mm bench rest, The 6mm uses a 308 bolt face, the 300SM Has a magnum bolt face. Can I purchase a 308 bolt face?
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    Weather affecting 100 zero?

    We were at the range today shooting .22’s off the bench at 100 yards. I had the rifles zeroed pretty well. We were trying to shoot pennies off the top of a 2x4. We were managing to hit one every 4 or 5 shots. A very light rain storm rolls in and both .22’s rifles started hitting about 2” low...
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    Anyone have S&W 15-22 Performance center Rifle

    Have you shot it for groups? How well does it shoot (actual group size?)