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    Gunsmithing Scope Installation... opinions needed.

    I always square my scopes to the bore (typically off the bases). As I was installing the scope on this action, however, I noticed that the base is not square to the raceway cuts... So... which way would you go? Square the scope to the rail or the raceways of the action?
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    Gunsmithing Pig Rig Complete

    Well, thanks for all the input guys! Here is my completed "pig-rig" (lots of hogs around here!) Remington 5R 308 16.5" barrel McMillan HTG stock pillar bedded Williams SS bottom metal Murphy Ti base Seekins rings Trijicon 2.5-10x56 Gemtech Sandstorm suppressor
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    Suppressors 60-Days for transfer

    My silencer transfer was received on June 5, and I just called to check up on it. They said it was approved on Aug 4! Dealer said he had not received the paperwork back yet, but it should be here just any day now.
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    Gunsmithing Scope Mounting with Epoxy

    I mentioned in a thread recently that I epoxied my scopes in place when I mounted them (I'm sure that raised some eyebrows.) I was mounting one yesterday and thought I would explain how I do it... I'm sure it's nothing new to some, but others may glean some information from the post. 1) Lap...
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    Gunsmithing $250 Seem Fair?

    It did after I scrubbed 37 years of WD-40 off of it. By the looks of the bolt-face, it wasn't shot too much.
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    Gunsmithing 243 to 22-250

    Can I rebarrel a 700 in 243 to 22-250? I know the bolt face is okay, but what about the feed rails?
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    Gunsmithing The money you guys have cost me…

    I started down the path of a 308 suppressed hog rifle and started doing some reading over here at the Hide. I thought an OTC Rem would work, but I then began reading the reports here about the 5R. Stop by the local gun shop, and they’ve got one on the shelf. After a couple of days handling...
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    Rifle Scopes Which NV scope to buy?

    I'm looking to buy a NV scope. $3,500 - $4,000 is the budget... have no idea where to begin. Can you guys point me in the right direction with makes and models? Thanks,
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    Gunsmithing what are these marks in my bore?

    Just sent this rifle out to be cut, crowned and threaded for a supressor. At a glance, the work appears to be top-notch. It was done by the manufacturer of the supressor. If you look closely, you can see circular marks circumscribing the inside of the bore (the last 1/4".) I've never seen this...