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  1. CrazyJoe

    Gunsmithing Virginia Beach Area Gunsmith

    Can anyone recommend a good smith in VA Beach. I need a bolt knob installed on a doctored up 5R. Would like to keep it local. Thanks CJ
  2. CrazyJoe

    Savage 93R17TR Accuracy expectations

    I have a Savage 93R17TR with a Zeis Conquest 3-9x40. I've been shooting Fed Premium 17gr V-shock. My expectations were that this rig used properly would shoot sub MOA which is my definition of "Tack Driver". Best 5 shot group at 100yds has been just wide of 1.5" with light to no wind. Gun...
  3. CrazyJoe

    Determining Chamber (Ogive) Length

    Read the introduction to hand loading by Tresmon and meaured my rifle's chamber using his method and a couple others. Asked this question in his Determining OAL post but wanted to get wider circulation. I get consistenly different chamber/ogive length measurements with different bullets. My...
  4. CrazyJoe

    Versa-Pod Series 8

    All steel US manufactured product was announced in January of 2010. Seems like 2 years is plenty of time to get a product into production if the company is committed to it. Its not like building a Joint Strike Fighter. Any G2 on whats really going on?
  5. CrazyJoe

    338 Lapua Builder

    I'm researching a 338LM build. I'm interested finding smiths who specialize in 338LM or are particularly well know for their work in that caliber. I know you "can't go wrong with GAP". Its the lesser known shops who's medium of choice is 338LM that I'm looking for. Thanks gents.....CJ
  6. CrazyJoe

    338 Lapua Builder

    I'm interested in finding a specific builder who specializes in 338LM. I saw a WTS post this summer (thought I'd saved it) for a 338LM custom. The seller had several of this builders' rifles and and mentioned his specialization in 338LM. I believe the builder is in TX. I remember from the...
  7. CrazyJoe

    Gunsmithing Source for Remington 700 SS SA

    Am going to embark on a home built 6 or 6.5 mm rifle project when I get back from deployment. Have researched chambering and the action truing process. Have identified and priced the neccessary hand tools. Am looking for a source for actions. A Google search returned plenty of barrelled...
  8. CrazyJoe

    SL8 to G36 Conversion

    Got a good deal on an SL8 and want to convert it to a G36. Have seen parts on several sites but no instructions. I want to convert the mag well to accept std AR magazines and add the folding stock (thinking K w/cheekrest). Undecided on lower and trigger but leaning to the Sniper Variant if I...
  9. CrazyJoe

    Versa-Pod Series 8

    Have 300 WSM build underway. Am considering a new Versa-pod series 8 bipod on a Manners T4-A stock. I did a Hide google search on the series 8 and didn't see it mentioned. I'm looking for some first hand experience and a source if they're shipping now.
  10. CrazyJoe

    Copper colored gas port deposits

    Just back from the aerial gunnery range. Crew chiefs are talking about copper colored deposits on the M240 gas pistons. Barracks lore is that the deposits are some carbon compound formed at high temp. The deposits are a bitch to remove. I've seen the same colored deposits on the adjustable...
  11. CrazyJoe

    Bipod for an AICS 1.5

    I'm in the market for a bipod for a build on an AICS. AI and Atlas seem to have availability problems. Versa-pod has been sugested as an option. Looking for some feedback before I place an order. Thanks CJ