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    Gunsmithing Type 7 FFL

    I have an type 7 FFL and I am looking into finally building a shop and filling it with equipment for producing. I have a few questions. 1. Do you guys with type 7s carry other liability policy's other than a LLC? If so where are you finding it and what type of policy? Would someone that...
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    Gunsmithing laser engraver

    Looking for access to a laser engraver, anyone have one? I figured I'd support the hide members 1st.
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    Tactical flashlight

    When choosing a tactical flashlight what features are you looking for?Obviously durability, quality materials, and for it to work everytime you hit the switch is a must. Is lumen output and cr123 batteries a big deal? Rechargeable vs. Non rechargeable batteries an issue? Also is there a minimum...
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    Need your advice

    I have a really nice 6.8 spc with all the goodies top of the line parts. I put it up for sale early Aug to fund a scope for my GAP. Well I fell into some money and ended buying a scope. Now the dilemma just the other day I was offered a trade for a M1a loaded. First off a GAP-10 is in the future...
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    Gunsmithing I need marking help

    I am trying to mark some parts I have made and I haven't had the best results so I need your help. I have a marking methods etcher and a stencil it works okay but I am not real happy with. Now my question, what are companies using to mark items that look to have a white paint decal. It is...
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    Gunsmithing Questions about etching

    I have a few questions about etching. 1. Is it possible to etch aluminum? 2. Where/how do you make your stencils. I am looking at etching aluminum is this possible? I plan on buying a marking methods etcher.
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    new boots

    http://www.lapolicegear.com/ua-breech-militaryolive-boot.html http://www.lapolicegear.com/ua-speedfreek-multicam-boot.html I like UA gear and am in need of a need pair if boots. These will not be duty boots. I see the breech boots havent been out long and they look nice does anyone have any...
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    SBR schooling

    I currently have an 18 in armalite with a mid-length gas system. I have been eyeing sbr's and thinking about sending in for my stamp. But I have a few questions will the mid-length gas system cycle w/o problems if I shorten the barrel to 14.5. Also my barrel is chrome lined can I shorten it and...
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    3 best workouts to go with running

    I am looking to add to my workout. Goal is too increase cardio, stamina, and leg strength. What are some good WOs to complement running. Ideally which exercises would be most efficient. Output of effort vs. amount gained in cardio and fat burned.
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    Gunsmithing Autocad

    Does anybody have a access to a copy of Autocad for sale or know where it can be found at an affordable price. Thanks
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    Rifle Scopes magnification

    At what point does magnification come into play. Is there a certain distance where a 3x starts to lose out compared to a 5x. And also why are Mil\Mil scopes mainly 3-3.5x power I am looking to buy a my first high end scope no more Lueys looking at nxs or uso and was wondering if should I should...
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    Rifle Scopes Help please

    Is my scope a ffp I am looking at selling it with my rifle. I don't have any papers on it and Falcon optics website is down. I have Falcon Menace 4.5x18x56 and the potential buyer wants to know if its a Fixed Focal Plane how do I tell. Please help I tried googling no luck.
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    Gunsmithing Barrell Contour

    I have been thinking about this all day. If I dail my barrel in indicating off the bore will it really matter if the outside diameter is not exactly concentric to the inside diameter. It seem that it would not be that big of a deal if the chamber and threads are cut true to the bore but I am...
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    Gunsmithing Whats in your toolbox?

    What's all in your toolbox. I've got the basic machinist tools what are some other things that would be useful. I already have small screwdrivers, allen wrenches, torx bits, brass hammer, and other small hand tools. I also have a barrel vise and action wrench all in a nice kennedy roll away. Is...
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    Rifle Scopes 1st scope.

    I having a .260 built. I want to get a scope that I can learn how to adjust windage and elevation in mils and do actual long range shooting. This will be my first scope better than a leupold mark 2 or meanace (both are moa's). What are some features that I should look for, I dont want the...
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    Hunting & Fishing Been watching hunting shows and.

    Why do a lot of the professional tv hunters use the TC encore single shot. I am not worried about the quality of what is better but I have seen a lot of misses and youd think they want a faster follow up shot. Does TC just give a bunch away for advertising. I know its not the first rifle I...
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    The .260.

    I am having a .260 built. Heres the specs: Trued Rem 700 SA Bartlien heavy varmit 8.5twist with a length of 22 ins. My smith asked me for a dummy round. I want to run a dbm so I think I am limited to the overall length of case, but not for sure. From what I understand the 140,139,142 bullets...
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    Gunsmithing Surgeon inlet

    Dumb question but can a Manners stock that has been inletted for a Surgeon be modified with some tlc and a mill to fit a Rem SA?
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    Gunsmithing 1st new custom barrel

    I just recieved my 1st custom barrel. It is Bartlein 6.5 5r. I have some questions about other markings on the blank end. 1. It appears to be "AA 7225" 2. .256 3. .264 Can you guys tell me what all these mean. I have seen these on the reamers website. Also I was looking lookingat reamers on...
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    Gunsmithing Bolt Knobs

    How are you guys machining the bolt, mainly the threads and how do you cut the knob off. Do you have any pictures of your setup. I would like to try this myself the easiest way I could think of was interpolate the knob in the mill and cut the threads with a die. Then i saw a picture of your...