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    Gunsmithing Need help with Savage build

    I'm putting together a rifle using a Model 10/Criterion barreled action. I bought a Savage plastic stock with an aluminum bedding system off the forum and the guy said it would work with my setup. It don't! The slot for the recoil lug is not wide enough nor deep enough. Are there different...
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    Gunsmithing Need dimensions of Tikka T3 barrel shank

    I.m getting ready to chamber my first barrel using a T3 receiver which I bought on the classifieds. As I didn't get a barrel with the receiver I need, major thread dia. , tpi, thread length, cone taper, etc. Or if someone has a drawing. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Dave
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    Gunsmithing Tikka T3 Recoil lug

    Does any one make a conventional recoil lug for a T3? I don't want to use the mickey mouse lug it comes with.
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    Gunsmithing Shank specs for a Howa 1500

    I need the barrel shank specs for a Howa 1500 receiver. My lathe will not cut metric threads and am hoping the Howa's are American thread.
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    AICS Torque specs

    Just bought a AICS stocked Rem SA 308. Can anyone give me the torque specs for the action screws? Thanks, Dave
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    Gunsmithing Looking for barrel stub dimensions

    Is there a source for barrel stub data relating to chamber depth, thread length, diameter, pitch, etc. available? Would like to have them for Rem 700, Win m70, and Sav. Dave
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    Gunsmithing Has anyone tried Sierra's .224 90 gr MK bullet?

    Are they accurate? What kind of twist and what velocity do they need to stabilize? Any info would be helpful.
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    Gunsmithing Need loading info for 220 Swift / 30 degree

    Just bought a barreled action with a Kreiger barrel marked 220 swift / 30 degree. The barrel doesn't look too bad internally, so I thought I would slap it in a stock and see what happens. I Need to know the drill to fire form some brass and anything else someone might know about this odd ball. Dave
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    Need loading info for 6.5 creedmoor

    Just got myself a 6.5 Creedmoor. I would appreciate some load recommendations. I've been reloading for many years so I understand to reduce suggested loads by 10%. Thanks in advance!
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    284 Winchester LR rifle

    I'm thinking about building a 7mm LR rifle. After looking at all the options, I wouldn't mind a 284 Win. It's almost as good as the short magnums and would certainly have longer barrel life. Is the brass still readily available? Has anyone out there built one?