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  1. 916dude!

    Build for my tiny girlfriend

    I'm looking to build a rifle for my girlfriend so she can start shooting with me. She is 5' and about 100#. I'd like to build something light weight and easy to shoot so she doesn't get discouraged. I'd also like it to be 1000 yard capable. Thank you all in advance for the help. Sent from my...
  2. 916dude!

    Bolt nose options

    I am planning on having a rifle built and using a Defiance Machine Deviant action. I see on their website they have different bolt nose options. What is the purpose or functionality of the different bolt noses? I.e.- cone, flat, and recessed. Here's their options link-...
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    kifaru pack question

    I'm thinking about buying a Kifaru pack. I noticed that both the internal frame packs and external frame packs both hug really close to a persons back. I'm wondering if anybody has had any problems with that causing you too hold too much heat against your back?
  4. 916dude!

    Hogdon superformance powder?

    I saw it in Shoothing Times and I guess it's not supposed to come out until 2011. I was wondering if anybody has got their hands on it before it comes out and had a chance to play with it. I've heard good things about the hornady superformance ammo so I'm guessing it probably pretty good stuff
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    Online CAD/CNC Classes?

    Im interested in learning autocad for work in the construction field and also CNC for fun. Anybody take or know of any good online schools for this stuff? Thanks in advance!
  6. 916dude!

    Gunsmithing re-grinding cocking ramp

    Anybody play with this on their savage bolt body to make bolt lift easier?
  7. 916dude!

    Gunsmithing Barrel length vs. Twist rate?

    I think I'll probably want to re-barrel my savage 10FP in the future. Its a 24x1-10 from the factory. I think I want to go down to something like a 20". Would 1-10 be ok or would faster or slower be better? I think I'd stick with a 308 chambering for now too shooting 175 smk or 155.5 berger or...
  8. 916dude!

    Best 22 tac trainer?

    I'm looking to get a 22 bolt action practice rig. Any suggestion?
  9. 916dude!

    short barrel cartridge choices?

    I am getting parts together for a new build and a probably going to start with a 308 tube. I was wondering if there are other cartridges that are more accurate than a 308 at 1K in an 18-22" barrel. If so, what is the life expectancy?
  10. 916dude!

    Gunsmithing Tactical action tolerances

    I am planning on building another tac rifle in the near future. I just got my 5-25 PMII from the group buy so now I need to start getting the rest of my parts. I want to use a BAT machine VRPIC action and I was told by a few people to have BAT double their tolerences on it and get the diamond...
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    Gunsmithing Stainless barrel questions

    I weld and pipefit for a living and work with a LOT of stainless. Anything from 304-347 stainless we use all the time. Anyway, when welding SS it wants to move around a lot more than carbon. I've also repaired a lot of stainless that had fatigued from being heated and cooled many times. I'm...
  12. 916dude!

    Best Rem. 700 Clone?

    I want to build another rifle. I'm thinking about using an AI AICS. Not set in stone yet on that part. I am looking at some remy cloneS and would like to have your guys' input on the best action, pros, and cons of each. Price isn't of huge importance. Plus, no matterwhat the cost, this will be...
  13. 916dude!

    Rifle Scopes spotting scopes W/ reticle?

    Anybody know of a quality spotting scope that has a reticle and angled eye piece? I'm thinking about getting a vortex impact spotter but it doesn't have a reticle. Anything comparable in price and quality that does have a reticle?
  14. 916dude!

    Wtb N550

    I'm looking for some vihtavuory N550. Anybody know of somewhere that has some in stock?
  15. 916dude!

    WTB Rain Gear?

    Annbody know of any good websites to buy good quality rain gear(Gore-tex)etc? I would like something that would last a long time, and be comfertable and quiet. Im probably going to be a little ruff with it doing tacticle classes and comps. cami paterns would be preferable. Thanks guys
  16. 916dude!

    Huge bind! Need new scale ASAP!

    My Lyman dps 1200 just took a dump on me lastnight after using it one other time last weekend! I'm taking a Rifles Only course starting the 29th and I supposed to have at least 500rds and I have a WOPPING 20! WOO HOO I SCREWED! there is a basspro and a sportsmans warehouse not too far from me...
  17. 916dude!

    How far off the lands?

    I bought a hornady o.a.l. Gauge and ogive gauge. According to the hornady direction, a normal hunting rifle's bullet needs to be seaTed .02-.04 off the lands and to be closer than .02 is getting dangerious. Do you guys have any other suggestion, or is that correct?
  18. 916dude!

    Gunsmithing savage 10 controlled feed?

    I was wondering if anyone knew of a controlled feed bolt head conversion for a savage 10 308?
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    Gunsmithing Accu-trigGer problem

    My savage 10 has an accutrigger and it is so light it constantly miss-fires. It will also miss-fire is I cycle my bolt some-what aggressively. What can or should I do to fix it. Ps- I'm a newbe and bought the rifle used. Thanks in advance for your help
  20. 916dude!

    Gunsmithing Finding proper fasteners?!?!?! HELP PLEASE!!!

    i have a savage 10FP and i inleted the stock for a Vbull dbm setup. after i inletted the stock the action bolt are too long. I have bought some different fasteners that have the right threads but not quite the right heads. where do you guys buy your fasteners?!?!? i really don't want to grind or...