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  1. 308Dude

    Gunsmithing Go gauge question

    From what I can tell, go no-go gauges fit families of cartridges. Do you use the same set of gauges for .243 Win, 260 Rem, .308 Win? My manual shows specs for the bottom of the shoulder as exactly the same but the top of the shoulder has a different length for each.
  2. 308Dude

    Gunsmithing Can U identify these triggers?

    I've got these two Rem 700 triggers. I'm pretty sure the left-side one is an adjustable X-Mark. I'm not sure about the one on the right, which is non-adjustable. Are there variations in the X-Mark line. Pic #1 Pic #2 Pic #3
  3. 308Dude

    Gunsmithing Inlet diagram - Badger, Surgeon

    Can someone email me the inlet diagrams for Badger M5 and Surgeon DBM? A web address would work too. I couldn't find any. PM me for my email. Thanks
  4. 308Dude

    Versa-Pod wobble

    I just bought a versa-pod bipod. This is the first one I've seen up close. It has a lot of looseness in the primary pivot joint and on the shaft. This looseness results in the pod flopping around and making noise while carrying. Is this normal for these?
  5. 308Dude

    Gunsmithing Clearcoat over krylon?

    What's a good product for covering krylon? The krylon tends to be soft, attract dirt, and react poorly to oils from your hands and face.
  6. 308Dude

    Savage TR / TRR knob

    Is it true that the Savage Mark II TR and TRR come with an oversized bolt handle knob and 3 sling swivels in spite of what the Savage website depicts.? Owners sound off.
  7. 308Dude

    Range Report 308 Win, AMax 178, RL-15

    Conducted my first test of the Hornady AMax 178 for .308 today. I'm very happy with the results. I think I found two accuracy nodes; one around 2630-2640fps and another at 2712 fps. Both <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #0000BF">under 1/2 MOA</span></span>. I bet if I had a...
  8. 308Dude

    Gunsmithing Bedding Rem 700 5R rifle

    This is my first attempt at bedding a rifle. If it weren't for this recession, I would have paid someone to do it. That plus the excellent write-ups found on this forum gave me the impetus to give it a go. Listed below are some links to other threads on the Hide that I found particularly...
  9. 308Dude

    178 Amax .308 @ mag length

    I'm wondering about how the .308 178 Amax performs out to 1000 yds when loaded to between 2.820 to 2.850"? My Remington 700 mag measures 2.850" ID. I've read elsewhere here that the Amax likes to be loaded long. What velocity are you using?
  10. 308Dude

    700 5R - slighty customized

    What do you think of my new Rem 700 5R Milspec 308 with Falcon 4-14x FFP? I've added a marksman knob from AZ Precision, a max-xtender, Seekins low rings, Seekins 20 MOA base, adjustable cheekpiece by Joe ( NCPPRC ) and custom texture & Krylon by me. You can read about how I textured & painted...
  11. 308Dude

    Gunsmithing Stock Makeover -- texture & paint

    I've been wanting to give my new Remington 700 5R Milspec that custom touch. So I decided to apply texture and paint (Krylon). This is how I did it. <span style="font-weight: bold">Step 1:</span> Clean stock with acetone. <span style="font-weight: bold">Step 2:</span> Mask off areas to get...
  12. 308Dude

    Gunsmithing Muzzle brake sizing

    How do you decide which size muzzle brake to buy? There's always a choice for diameter and thread count, for example 5/8"x24. I have a 308 with final bbl dia 0.820"
  13. 308Dude

    Gunsmithing Muzzle Brake size ??

    How do I decide which size brake to buy? They come in 5/8" and 7/8" with 24 & 28 tpi. This is for a 308 having a 0.820" barrel diameter.
  14. 308Dude

    Gunsmithing Cerakote vs. Duracoat

    How do I decide between cerakoting and duracoating my rifle?