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  1. TonyC

    Rifle Scopes TPS Contact ?

    I have a couple of sets of TPS rings, very decent they are too. I'm trying to buy a set of 26mm rings but the link on the site it broken. Can I get a response to email, phone or the site's "register and log a ticket" ? Can I feck! If anyone has an email contact to a real person or a phone...
  2. TonyC

    Gunsmithing Sloppy AICS mags

    I've just put my first rifles together that use AICS mags and third party bottom metal. The 5 rounder is tolerable but the 10 rounder really exagerates how sloppy/rattly the mag system is - (maybe I'm just spoilt by my TRG...) Do you guys shim the mag well in any way or just live with it...
  3. TonyC

    Gunsmithing AK 47 Mag Dimensions

    Can anyone tell me the width and depth of a double stack AK mag ? I'd have thought this would be a simple Google but I can't find anything! Cheers Tony
  4. TonyC

    Range Report Ballistic FTE/Kestrel

    Can anyone clarify the use of Density Altitude as calculated by a Kestrel with Ballistic for iPod/iPhone? Enable "Standardize Pressure" then input Density Altitude from the Kestrel in to the Altitude field ? Other than saving on the amount of keystrokes is there a plus/minus to using Density...
  5. TonyC

    HS Precision DBM Opinions

    I am gathering the components for an upcoming 6.5mm build. My intention was to use an AICS mag based DBM but I have just been offered a take off HS Precision DBM at a very attractive price. I have heard that the mags can be difficult to come by, I recall a comment by Zak Smith that they are...
  6. TonyC

    Online Traiining Section Missing

    Errr, OK, I can't get to the online training section from the main forum menu - it's gone..... If I go to my stuff and link to a post I made in the section it's there. Anyone seeing same or have I finally cracked? TC
  7. TonyC

    Gunsmithing Rem 700 Old vs. New

    I am gathering parts for my next build and am likely to be using another Rem 700 action as the starting point. Cost aside what are the thoughts between using a recent action vs an older action? Is there anything in favour of an older action from a metalurgical or original machining quality...