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  1. SteelW0LF

    Gunsmithing Removing engraving/type?

    I would like to remove the stupid "please read our instruction manual befor using a firearm" from the barrel of my otherwise beautiful GP-100 Revolver. Is there a way of doing it decently well? I could have access to a full machine shop for this, but hand/power tools are easier and at my house.
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    R700 .308 oppinions?

    I have a R700 .308 with two different barrels. I know many of the pros and cons of the barrels lengths, but would like to here your pros and cons on my setup and while barrel you would go with. I have a R700, in an AICS 2.0 chassis, with a SWFA SS 10x scope, Badger 20MOA scope Base and rings...
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    Ammo availability? 5.56

    I know why the run on guns and ammo for the last week or so.......but: Does anyone have any info on the bulk 62gr steel core 5.56 Ammo? Designated XM855. It's been "sold out, no back order" for many months. Tried googling, but didn't get anything recent on why it would be a shortage.
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    Suppressors Laser Sights?

    I've been seaching the googletoday for a laser sight to put on a new Kel Tec PLR-16. Being a bit of a survivalist, and prepper: Does anyone know of any laser sights that use standard batteries? AA or AAA, I dont care, something I can stockpile and also have rechargeable alternatives. I didnt...
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    Photos My Project Rifle:

    Project Rifle: <span style="font-weight: bold">Rifle:</span> Rem700 SPS Tactical in .308 <span style="font-weight: bold">Stock:</span> Choate Ultimate Varmit (If I remember right) <span style="font-weight: bold">Rail:</span> Badger 20moa bedded to the action. <span style="font-weight...
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    First reload recipe...priece of mind request.

    First let me explain a bit why I'm asking about my recipe: I'm a soldier, home on leave from Iraq for 3 more days. I ordered all the equipment I'ld need to reload while I was doing the first 1/2 of my deployment. I read alot on reloading while over there. I came home on leave, built and...
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    Karsten's Cheek Rest?

    Is Karsten still around and doing buisness? I found his site, and would like to order a cheek rest, but dont see how to order one. Most of the talk I searched out here on the Hide about them was from 2 years ago. I hope to get one while I am deployed and have money kicking around to splurge...
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    Need reloading equipment advise.

    I'm getting ready to get deployed. While I'm deployed I want to order all the equipment I'll need to reload ammo in just a couple calibers. Problem is, I dont have any idea what I need yet. If someone could give me a hand on what I should order, it would be much appreciated. I plan on...
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    Gunsmithing 1911A1 Aftermarket sights....what type?

    I bought a barebones Rock Island Armory 1911A1. I love the gun, it shoots excellent for how cheap the gun is and gets great reviews..... But I dont care for the plain jane small sights. I dont do much weapon modification to my handguns and really have no idea what type of mounting system I...
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    Rifle Scopes 40mm threaded ARD

    I need some help: I have the cheap 4-16x Aimpoint scope from WalMart (which surprisingly gets good reviews) It appears the objective of the scope is threaded and I would like to put one of those honeycomb ARD's on it..... The problem is if I shearch for "40mm ARD" on google, all I get is the...
  11. SteelW0LF

    Post pics of "tan" Rifles please (Duracoat)

    Could I ask a favor of you guys that have Duracoat specifically on your rifles in their tan shades? I'm planning on coating my Rem 700 .308, and want to do in a light desert tan sort of color. Kinda like the tan the military paints their Humvees. The problem I have is that Duracoats websigt...
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    Gunsmithing Warped Barrel or within tollerace?

    My friend and I were getting ready to cut threads in the end of my R700 SPS Tactical, and noticed that when spinning on the lathe that the middle of the barrel appears bowed. I bought the gun new and only have shot about 20 rounds through it so far. All thats been done to it is its been put in...
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    Fieldcraft 1 or 2 Piece Ghilie?

    I'm currently about 1/2 done making a ghilie out of a BDU top. I started befor I started lurkinh here, so it has no skids. Was wondering if it would be more worthwhile to just buy a flightsuit and start over proper with skids and all. I have been dying burlap sacks and tying the strings on...