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  1. smschulz

    Need help with weak annealing flame

    I have only annealed maybe 400 pieces of brass with my new Bench Source annealer. The flame is now very weak an inconsistent. Initially it was good, looking for a consistent pencil flame like below: (not mine) I am using standard Bernsomatic pencil torches. The propane cylinders are not empty...
  2. smschulz

    Issue with Slash heavy buffer

    Anybody have this problem? I was moving a stock/buffer/spring to another receiver and noticed how damaged the stop for the buffer was. It appears that the heavy buffer was tearing it up .... approx. rounds was maybe 5-600 +/-. It was in a PRS for AR308 FWIW. Pics of good one on left and...
  3. smschulz

    Advice Loading for the 5R Milspec Rem 700 308 Needed

    OK, pretty new in reloading. So I just finished finding a decent load for one of my AR308 MA TEN's. Now I move on to my Remington 700 5r Milspec and was shocked on how long the throat is. It measured substantially longer than my gas guns by .102 to .140". NO WAY would I b able to load close...
  4. smschulz

    Rifle Scopes USO EREK Issue

    Anyone else have a problem seeing the click values on the elevation knob? Probably no solution but to dab a little white paint on zero. And better contacts.
  5. smschulz

    Gunsmithing Cerakote a USO Scope?

    Just finished Cerakoting (Magpul FDE) a MA TEN and Rail ~ came out FANTASTIC. Now I would like to Cerakote an ERGO SN3 1.8x10x37 to match. I KNOW it will be air cured and have used it before. The Question is: How much of the scope do you take apart? Knobs > yes But what about the Parallax and...
  6. smschulz

    How far should an AR 308 throw brass?

    Just curious on how far a AR 308 should throw brass (in general)? I have a couple MA TEN builds and was wondering how to judge this? I realize it makes little difference if everything works reliably. Mostly looking for a fine tuning guide.
  7. smschulz

    Gunsmithing Cerakote Colors Question

    Anybody know it there is much (if any) difference in the Magpul FDE vs the standard FDE and same for the OD Green?
  8. smschulz

    Gunsmithing Live round stuck in chamber ~ AR 10

    OK. Make a long story short(er). MAT Ten build (DPMS) had 18" mid gas that would pop primers on Black Hills, Nosler Match and extractor gashes on most all. Installed PRI adjustable gas block, turn down gas and still problems with primers but the gas blocked helped a little. Fast Forward. Got new...
  9. smschulz

    Gunsmithing Cerakoting Upper/Lower AR >> Q's ??

    OK going to Cerakote (heat) a AR 15 stripped upper/lower. Question is how much do you media blast> I am planning to just 'rough up' and not remove all the anodizing. I wasn't going to completely coat every nook and cranny of the inside either unless it is a good idea ~ I didn't want to add any...
  10. smschulz

    Need HELP on AR 308 Blown Primers

    Having a problem with blown/dropped primers on my MA TEN Build. Issue with: * Black Hills Red Box Match 168gn * Nosler Match 168gn Tested with NO problems: * HSM 168 HPBT Match * HSM 175gn HPBT Match * Privi Partisan 168gn Match * Fed Gold Medal Match 168gn * Nosler Trophy Grade 165gn...
  11. smschulz

    AICS Questions

    I recently upgraded my Rem 5R to an AICS and Viperskins. Two questions: 1. Anyone know of a flat/flush screw for those without the side rails (Viperskin issue). 2. The other AICS that I have seen pics of did not have this metal piece on the end that the bipod spigot connects to. The other...
  12. smschulz

    Gunsmithing CeraKote Experts ~ Question

    I have venturing into trying CeraKote. I have used Gunkote several times with no problem and sucess other than not being able to get a true flat sheen. My question: Is there a better way to measure small quantities of cerakote and hardener than the graduated cylinders in the kit (Brownell's)...
  13. smschulz

    Rifle Scopes 1.0 vs 1.1 vs 1.5

    Having a Trijicon TR24 with 1x4 I am familiar with a true 1x. What are the major drawbacks of scopes with 1.1x or 1.5x on the low side? Are there any situations that one could not live with or use that the 1x provides? Really just want to know if it is a big deal or not. thanks
  14. smschulz

    Gunsmithing Barrel Refinishing

    I want to refinish my Rem 700 5R Milspec (SS) barrel. Do I need to bead blast it or any other prep (other than degrease/clean) or can I just apply directly on. I plan on using heat cured Cerakote. also Any advice on keeping the sheen down (flat)? I am having a hard time getting a flat sheen with...