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  1. mattj

    AIAE MKIII: possible/advisable to mod for AW mags?

    Late night silly pondering here... haven't been able to search up an answer (may be more appropriate in the 'gunsmithing' sections, but seems to be more AI-specific discussion here). I have much respect and lust for the AI actions/triggers, and especially the AW mags. Not terribly fond of any...
  2. mattj

    Gunsmithing Q re: Barreling Savage "Rem style" (sans nut)

    Quick question for folks who have re-barreled their Savage without the nut... does it require a 'special' barrel blank, or can you just order a standard barrel blank like you would for a Remington from one of the usual suspects in the contour you want? (assume for the sake of the question that...
  3. mattj

    Where are the Bluetooth LRFs?

    I know there are a couple of really high end ($4k+) rangefinder units out there, and I've come across at least one geared towards surveying that doesn't look particularly well suited for shooting... We need a Zeiss/Swaro/Leica bluetooth enabled LRF in the sub-$1K range with 1000+ yard ranging...
  4. mattj

    Any benefits of tight bore barrels for reloaders?

    Pardon if this is covered ground -- didn't dig anything up with some searches. Is there any net benefit with tight bore barrels for reloaders (as in, .298 bore in a .308 Win)? Obviously, for factory ammo -- more pressure/more velocity for a given round. ...but if you reload, will it allow you...
  5. mattj

    Gunsmithing CDI Savage Stagger-Feed DBM review

    A member saw a pic of my new CDI DBM setup and asked my opinion of it via PM. I ended up writing what amounted to a fairly complete review, so I thought I would post it (slightly edited) for all to read: This is a review of the CDI Precision stagger-feed DBM system, which uses AICS mags...
  6. mattj

    Suppressors A gift from my Grandfather

    I was in town visiting my 90+ year old Grandfather this past weekend. Out of the blue he told me to go under his bed and take what was there home with me. There, in condition 3, well oiled, wrapped in plastic, and sitting in a leather holster was this beauty: I need to get more details...
  7. mattj

    Range Report G7 BC for .308 175 SMK?

    Does anybody have a 'known good' G7 BC for the 175gr .308 SMK? I get anywhere from .239 to .253 depending on which combination of software/data I use. The closest "good" data I could find is a .240 G7 BC cited here on the Hide by Mr. Litz for the .308 178gr AMAX (published .495 G1 BC) -- so...