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    22" 7mm Mag Barrel

    I am building a lightweight mountain rifle and I have decided to go with the 7mm Mag cartridge. Since low weight is a main concern I wanted to go with a 22" barrel. Has anyone noticed a difference (major drop in velocity) in shooting the 7 Mag with a 22" vs a 24-26"? I found an article that...
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    Who Makes the Lightest Stock for a Rem 700?

    I am starting the process of building a rifle for Dall/Big Horn Sheep and wanted to know who makes the lightest stock out of all the manufactures like McMillian, MCI, Lone Wolf etc. Are there any durability problems with ultra light rifle stocks? Thanks.
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    Gunsmithing Refinishing Timing?

    I am just waiting on a few parts to complete what needed to build my 458 Lott hunting rifle. I want the rifle to completely weather proof no questions asked. The Rem. 700 Action, Shilen Barrel, Dakota Bottom Metal are all stainless steel. The stock is a synthetic HS precision stock. The rear...
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    .450 Ackley

    I am building a new hunting rifle and I am interested in the. 450 Ackley. While looking for info on the net and came across two types of Ackleys. One was the.450 Ackley Magnum and the other was the. 450 Ackley Improved. Are these the same cartridges with different names or two different sized...
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    Gunsmithing .300 Rem Ultra Mag to .416 Rigby Conversion

    I currenlty have a Stainless Steel Rem 700 LA Action originally chambered in .300 Rem Ultra Mag and I wanted to convert the action to accept .416 Rigby. What modifications are needed? Do I need to get a new bolt? Mag Box? Thanks.
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    Crazy .416 Rigby Question

    I do not reload but I am plan to learn in the near future. I dont know if this is possible with my limited knowlage, but can one load a .416 Barrett projectile into a .416 Rigby case and fire the round SAFELY out of a .416 Rigby rifle? Just a thought.
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    Rifle Scopes Best Scope For An African Safari

    I am building a Rem 700 Long Action in .416 Rigby primarily for an African Safari (Cape Buffalo mainly) I have planned next year. I am also planning to using this rifle for some Kodiak Brown Bear as well. I am undecided on what optics to get. Right now I am leaning toward a Zeiss 1.1-4x24...
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    Army M24 Build Thread

    I want to build up a M24 SWS clone. I know that Remington sells the complete rifles, but like many of you I love to hunt for parts and build stuff up. Can someone familiar with this rig post detailed information and pictures for an exact M24 replica? Stock, Actions, Markings, Mounts, Rings...