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  1. bob6117

    Suppressors YHM Phantom 5.56 / .223 question

    I have a YHM Phantom 5.56 stainless suppressor that uses the QD mount , and would like to have it converted to direct thread. Just wondering if this is possible or anyone knows of YHM doing this. I plan on giving them a call tomorrow , but was just interested if anyone here had a similar...
  2. bob6117

    Gunsmithing Removing cerakote w/ aluminum oxide

    I want to remove the Cerakote finish from my barreled action. Would 70 grit aluminum oxide be ok for this? I will be refinishing with DuraBake in a different color. Thanks Bob
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    Gunsmithing Modifying AI .308 mags for .223 Rem.

    Ive been searching for a thread that is here in regards to modifying a 308 AI mag. for shooting .223. None of the links work , they put me back on the SH homepage. I have several 5 rd. AI 308 mags that I'm not using and would like to modify them. Any useful link or info would be appreciated...
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    Range Report 80 gr. AMAX @ 1003 yd.

    I took my .223 out to 1000 yd. today testing some Hornady 80 gr. AMAX's . Specs: Rem. 700 Rock Creek 1/8 at 20" heavy varmint? ( .930 dia. @ muzzle) HS Precision pst-025 stock Nightforce ATACR 5-25 Conditions. 29 degrees F 2000 ASL + / - Wind was head on shooting due west , shifting...
  5. bob6117

    Daniel Defense 300 Blackout barrel question.

    Can anyone tell me the thread pitch under the flash hider of a DD 10.5" barrel chambered in .300 blackout? Thanks in advance. Bob
  6. bob6117

    Rifle Scopes EuroOptic / NF ATACR

    I took a drive out to Montoursville PA today and picked up a Nightforce ATACR from EuroOptic. It was my first time purchasing somthing from them, I got a great deal and they were a pleasure to do busniess with. I look forward to getting it setup tomorrow at the range. Thanks again EuroOptic. Bob
  7. bob6117

    AR-15 sub sonic load help needed

    I am trying to devolop a sub sonic load for my AR. I shot 5 groups today @ 100yd., all grouped around 2" but hit the target completely sideways. There were no baffle strikes at all. My loads were: Lake City 5.56 brass 5.2- 6.0 grains of Trailboss in .2 grain increments Wolf .223 primers...
  8. bob6117

    Range Report 190gr. SMK / Reloader 17

    I shot a couple of group's over the chronograph this morning at 100 yard's. Remington 700 AAC/SD 20" barrel 1/10 twist. Win. brass F/L sized Federal 210M primer's 190 SMK Reloader 17 Loaded at 2.945 COAL, .010 off lands 48.5gr 2552fps ES 48 fps SD 24 fps .556 CTC 49.0gr 2595 fps ES 24 SD 14...
  9. bob6117

    ACIS / Timney trigger

    I just put a Timney trigger on a Rem. 700 LA, the trigger feels great but is hitting somewhere in the stock. The stock is a ACIS and with the barreled action in I cannot move the safety. I'm just wondering if anyone else has had the same problem, and where I might have to inlet the stock. Any...
  10. bob6117

    Gunsmithing Barrel nut

    Does anyone know of an AR 15 barrel nut with a inside diameter of 1.050? I'm trying to replace the free float tube on my RRA Varmint with a quad rail. The Midwest Ind. handguard I was going to use requires a "standard" barrel nut wich will not clear the barrel diameter. Any help would be...
  11. bob6117

    Tungsten Disulfide (WS2)

    I did a search and did not come up with much. I am looking for an alternative to running moly in my 30-06. The purpose of this is to achive a higher round count before copper fouling becomes an issue. What I came up with so far with WS2 is as follows: 1. Cheap / easy application 2...
  12. bob6117

    Range Report R&D Precision 30-06

    I purchased a used R&D rifle from hide member Adam B a few months ago. Rem. 700 L/A Rock 26.5" fluted barrel w/ vias brake ACIS 1.5 Using Adam's reloading data: 190SMK 61gr. RE-22 Fed. 210 Win. brass I took the rifle out to 642yd. (longest range I have access to.) this afternoon. These are the...