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    6.5x47

    Gentleman's...My first 6.5x47 will be done this weekend. Need some educated opinions on load data. The gun has a 29" Bartlein 1-8.5 twist. I have 123gr. Scenars to start with and Varget and H4831SC for powder. Just looking for some starting loads, I can work them up from there.
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    Gunsmithing Question about action and barrel support...

    Guys I just had a 6.547L built. I used a Surgeon RSR (short round) action, and a Bartlein straight 1.250, no taper barrel finished at 29." Now, my question is...Will my Surgeon action support the weight of the barrel if I decide to free float the barrel completely? I am worried about the rear...
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    Gunsmithing 6.5x47 Lapua, need a good smith...

    Im looking for a good smith to cut, chamber and crown a 6.5x47 Lapua. Must have some experience in this cartridge. Any suggestions? Turn around time also needs to be somewhat quick.
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    Gunsmithing Best ways to remove cerakote?

    I have a set of NF ultra light scope rings that have been cerakoted. I need to remove the cerakote, I would prefer to get it off without damaging the original finish. Any ideas?
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    Gunsmithing HS Precision bottom metal question

    I have HS-P bottom metal for a 700 BDL long action. If I were to purchase another floor plate/bottom metal assembly from Pacific Tool and Gauge, would it need to be fitted? My question is...Does HS-P's bottom metal match that of others? So long as it is the same (700 BDL LA)?
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    Gunsmithing Need an excellent gunsmith in northern Ohio...

    I am looking for a smith to re-barrel a 700 action in 6.5-284. I would prefer to use someone who already has an assortment of reamers in this caliber. I will supply the barrel, most likely from Brux. I would like to clean up the action and bolt at this time as well. I am looking for a smith...
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    Gunsmithing Bolt face erosion?

    I just got this rifle on a trade...6.5-284, Rem 700 LA. The Gentleman I got it from claimed 200-400 rounds. You may have noticed my thread about the gouged stock, this is the same deal. I took the gun apart to clean it and noticed how horrid this bolt face looks! The etching is fairly deep...
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    Gunsmithing Fixing a gouged stock?

    Guys, I just got this rifle in on a trade, and was not so pleasantly surprised by the damage on the stock. The original owner claims it was not there when he took it to his FFL to have it shipped to my FFL. His FFL shipped the gun in 2 used and crushed cardboard boxes taped together, without...
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    WTB: Cheap single stage press

    I hope its okay to post this in this section, if not feel free to move or delete. I need a cheap single stage press or two, let me know what ya got!