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    Gunsmithing how to sandblast/alum oxide blast/eq needed

    Re: how to sandblast/alum oxide blast/eq needed <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former naval person</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Try Harbor Freight or Northwest Industrial. Also, don't reuse the media that you blast rusty stuff with to blast the...
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    45 ACP Brass Prep

    Re: 45 ACP Brass Prep I don't even know what IDPA is, but many years ago I did shoot at quite a few IPSC matches. I had fun but sucked when it came to score because I was slow. That was ok cuz it was fun. My consolation to myself was my accuracy was always near or at the top. One stage had...
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    Gunsmithing Machinist question

    Re: Machinist question If you have a sharp 1/4 inch or 1/2" end mill you might try it- cut the outside with it then go for the center- 6061 is not a real tough alloy like 7075 or even 2024 and you don't mention heat treatment, but this should work better with a smaller machine and even if...
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    Gunsmithing how big do you think these bolts are??

    Re: how big do you think these bolts are?? Jeez Clark you are definately way smarter than me. -Really!- My education level sucks but I still know stuff... Axeman, your local hardware or automotive parts store should have a selection of grade eight bolts. A half inch grade 8 is much...
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    Gunsmithing whats the deal with scope base screws?

    Re: whats the deal with scope base screws? Excellent! And nice pics.
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    Gunsmithing whats the deal with scope base screws?

    Re: whats the deal with scope base screws? You can remove almost all stripped out allen head screws by tapping a torx bit into it. Apex bits (allen head, internal wrenching-whatever) are better at removing stubborn screws than a regular allen wrench- They are USUALLY heat treated harder...
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    Gunsmithing Accurizing Opinions

    Re: Accurizing Opinions Why not see how the thing shoots before cutting the barrel? You can always make it shorter but maybe(?) that particular rifles harmonics(?) are great with the longer barrel- If it doesn't measure up to your accuracy goals then cut an inch at a time. Might make for...
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    Rifle Scopes Nightforce Made In China ??

    Re: Nightforce Made In China ?? Here is some hearsay- 15-20? years ago I purchased a sako 6mm ppc varmit rifle(for sale). This was purchased from a semi-retired gunsmith that worked from his basement(literally). This guy also had a small stock of mostly rifles and ammo. His name was Skinner...
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    remington, sako, or tikka?

    Re: remington, sako, or tikka? Taking money into the mix I would need to separate these three- a. If it will remain stock- then the sako a7 b. want to modify but bring cash in a box then remington c. want to modify and cash just needs to fit in the suv then tikka is the king. personally...