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    Gunsmithing Thoughts on recutting a chrome lined barrel.

    Hey Guys, What are your thoughts of recutting the crown of a chrome line barrel? I'm specifically thinking of an AR15 type barrel, but I guess it doesn't really matter. Some guys says your chrome will chip or peel. Other guys say it's just fine. Any practical experience?
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    Gunsmithing Indicating rods or between centers

    Hey Guys, This is probably just over thinking, but I'm hoping one of you can tell me I'm just being dumb about this. This is specific to cutting threads on the muzzle end, when the barrel isn't run through the head stock. Why (or would) using an indicating rod be preferable to just...
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    Is anyone making trainers out of CZ452s anymore?

    I got a trainer bug five years ago, and bought up three 452s for future projects that I never got around to doing. But, now it looks like everyone is building on the 455. I'm assuming this is because the easy of barrel swaps compared to the 452s. Do you guys think it's worth fiddling...
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    I'm confused on bottom metal. Sort me out, please!

    I've a McMillan stock that is cut for factory Remington 700SA bottom metal, and also has the aluminum pillars installed. I'd like to find some aftermarket bottom metal that is drop in, that I won't have to modify the stock to fit. Preferably, I'd like to find a DBM using AI mags, but will...
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    Gunsmithing What box for DD Ross M1 USMC bottom metal to 40X

    Hey Guys, I just had an old 40X receiver rebarreled. To build up a whole new gun, I picked up a new DD Ross M1 USMC trigger guard/floor plate. It's the M24 style. I tired a factory ADL magazine box, and it seemed too short, so I tried a BDL piece, and it seemed not only too long, but with a...