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    Fieldcraft Please post your Snow Camo photos

    Soviet snow poncho works well. Masking tape for cheap camo.
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Sewed a holster for my suppressed .22

    Those other setups def have more sex appeal. Since my application was for hunting, and I tend to get really dirty when hunting, I went for a fully covered style. Which no one seemed to be making. The advantage of making it yourself.
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    Astronomy telescope question

    I am an astronomy guy and I am a big fan of the Celestron brand of telescopes. Just buy the highest priced one you are willing to pay for. My first one was the nicest one you could get without the motorized star tracking feature. I started doing photography shortly thereafter and really...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Sewed a holster for my suppressed .22

    I've been keeping a .22 suppressed pistol on hand when hunting to quietly address unwanted guests. I wanted a way to carry it more comfortably and useful, so I fired up the 'ole sewing machine yesterday afternoon and made a holster, with all the neato features. Kydex internal support structure...
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    Accuracy International Picture Thread

    Finally got the big brother I always wanted.
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    Gunsmithing Minimum muzzle diameter for QD Can mount?

    I've done several barrels in 1/2 x28 with 7mm bores and all shot just fine.
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    Gunsmithing Setting Head Space with an Empty case?

    The main issue you would run into is if the case is sized right. A re-sized case is dependent in how your die was set. If you use a piece of new brass, not been loaded yet, its less room for error. HS gauges are pretty cheap insurance though.
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    Accessories Badger Ordnance 30mm rings factory sealed $150 shipped

    I have an unused set of Badger Ordnance 30mm aluminum rings, size high 1.125", still factory sealed. I bought 2 sets by mistake and don't need this one. Selling at a loss.
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    Suppressors Suppressor accuracy issue

    There could be several reasons, but usually when I see groups open up with a silencer attached, it means that the silencer is slightly off center the way its mounted. Not enough for a strike, but enough to disturb the bullet slightly. I suggest you check it with an alignment rod. Geissele...
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    Suppressors Suppressor cover?

    The silencerco brand covers work pretty well and dont twist or come off. I've been happy with mine and I have tried a few.
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    Gunsmithing Barrel/caliber conversion from .260 to 6.5 CM

    Also, technically any .308 size bolt face short action receiver will work also. You can usually find .243 donor guns pretty cheap. You might consider selling the .260 take off barrel also. Some guy might like to upgrade his .308.
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    Optics SOLD: Steiner 25x80 Observer binoculars, $650 shipped

    SOLD: I've had these for several years. They work great. I definitely used them a lot and it shows, but they are 100% functional and no scratches. I just don't get out as often as I used to and I need to free up some cash. I figure someone else could make better use of them than me. What...
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    Gunsmithing Did my machinist wreck my barrel?

    A live center in the muzzle can cause that. Lots of gunsmiths thread that way with no regard. Some fix it afterwards with a cleanup pass on the crown, some dont. But that requires proper indexing of the barrel. And if they threaded it with a live center, they probably arent going to dial it...
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    Suppressors Cycling problems with suppressor

    Some 147 ammo will require a softer recoil spring even with a working booster. Try some different ammo. If you are married to this particular load, they try a 1-2 lb lighter recoil spring than stock.
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    Gunsmithing Bolt Lug Contact of High End Customs: Surprising Results

    I would worry more about how it groups.
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    Gunsmithing Lathe alignment issue.

    Just turn a 12" piece of round stock. Both ends should be the same diameter. If the tailstock end is larger, move it towards you. If its smaller, move it away. Repeat until both ends of the stock are the same diameter.
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    Gunsmithing OVERWATCH became self aware on 8.23.13 @0934. . .

    It looks like a Surgeon and a Win70 has a beautiful love child.
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    What 50 BMG powder looks like TAC?

    I was pulling some 50 BMG rounds I had loaded last winter which ended up being too hot for Texas summers. I use H50BMG for my powder, however I pulled down some from a different batch (purchased from someone, not my reloads), and the powder was a fine grain ball powder. It looked very similar...
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    Brass catcher for .308 AR?

    I use this one, and I absolutely love it. Yes, it requires a rail section on the 3'oclock position, but its worth it, I would add-a-rail to anything that didn't have it. Tactical Brass Recovery