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    Gunsmithing 1911 barrel re-crown

    Picked up a 1911 offiers model recently and the muzzle has some several dings on the top side. Just looking for suggestions on where to sent to have the muzzle re-crowned. Or would i be better off just replacing the barrel?
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    Plate carrier questions

    Looking for suggestions on a good to high quality plate carrier. Top loading for the plates since i dont want to have to worry about dropping plates...
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    SBR Questions

    I am considering building a .300 blackout on a 10.5" barrel. Question is at what point do i have to get the tax stamp and where would i go to get it? Also would my range be limited by the 10.5"barrel vs. A 16"bbl?
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    Boot selection

    I am looking for some input on boots. Need something durable and comfortable enough to stand in all day. Preferably with smooth leather tan or black since I have khaki pants for uniforms. Any suggestions on brands that would be with looking at or to stay away from?
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    Texas SWAT issued ammo?

    Wasn't sure where to post this.. I know the answers will be different depending upon departments but I was wanting to know what ammo type and bullet wt. are SWAT departments in Texas running??
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    Powder measure for .223...

    I am currently using IMR 4064 for my AR reloads and the lee perfect powder measure, since I don't have the time or desire to trickle and weigh each round. Problem is the powder measure isn't doing that well with metering the charge. I am looking for suggestions on alt. powders that would work...
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    ultrasonic cleaning problem......

    Since my budget wont allow i do not have a SS media tumber and went the U.S. route. the problem is on some of my brass it comes out discolored or with white spots????? First off I am using lemishine and dawn followed with a rinse then baking soda to nutralize any acid left by the lemishine...
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    What primers for AR?

    Do your AR's work better or more reliably with one brand of primer over another? For instance I know of CCIs can be too "hard" for some trigger springs to detonate 100% of the time. Just looking for some input prior to starting to stock up on supplies..
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    Changing barrels from the 6.8

    New to the AR platform and I have a 6.8 SPC currently, due to the cost and difficulty in obtaining ammo locally I am considering rebarreling in a .223, but wish to keep the standard M4 profile. Suggestions on which barrel manuf. to go with? Also since I have no intest in keeping the original...
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    Laser sight on AR

    Looking for input on a good heavy duty laser sight for an AR platform... Wanting something with faster target aquisition than the scope for home defense. Who maks a good one that will hold up to use and recoil...
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    reloading .223 for AR platform

    My question is on the dies, is there a good brand to use that doesn't require lube?? I hate messing with lube so I use neck sizing only on my bolt guns (plus I've found its more accurate for me), but I am not sure if that strategy would work so good on a gas gun... advice please!!
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    Barrel for AR-15

    Looking at a new barrel for .223, it is a Wilson Arms from Texas State Armory? Anybody had experience with them, good, bad, or ugly? Thanks.
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    Dies for 6.8 SPC

    Does anyone make dies to reload for a 6.8???
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    Gunsmithing Need Help on an AR-15.....

    recently aquired an Stag Ar-15 chambered in a 6.8. due the the round being scarce in west texas and costly, I was wondering can I change the barrel to a .223? If so is the barrel all that would need to be swapped or does the bolt also need to be changed??
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    Custom drag bag / Mat Input wanted.

    So I have been looking at drag bag / mat combinations and have not found any one design that has what would be ideal for me. So I have been thinking since I have an industrial sewing machine and working with leather for the past 10+ years, I will make a custom bag/mat. I would like input from...
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    Mat / Drag bag combo Questions....

    I am looking for a mat and/or drag bag combo that would be able to fit inside of a pelican 1750 case. Any suggestions one brand over another? I have been looking at some of the folded versions which fit around the rifle. Thanks.
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    Shilen Vs. PacNor Barrels

    I am looking to rebarrel my savage 300WM in a heavy contour barrel. looking for thoughts/opinions on the the two, either one would be their higher grade the match select for Shilen, or super match for the PacNor. PacNor is cheaper by about 60.00 but do I sacrifice quality? Thanks!!
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    Duracoat help....

    I am preparing to duracoat my rifle and have conflicting research from google... I need to know what metal prep has worked well. Do I have to parkerize first, or will the duracoat stick to a blasted/sanded surface as long as it is degreased? Any help from someone who has already done this...
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    210 gr. berger

    Wanting to know if anyone has had experience using these as hunting rounds at closer ranges 100-300 yrds? I know they are designed primmarily as long range but how are they at the closer ranges? I have been using 200gr nosler with very good luck from 100-500 on deer.
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    Need a close comp. for hunting round

    Before I ask, I already know there will not be a perfect comp. but I am currently using 200gr. Nosler accubonds in my 300WM. I haven't used it on game yet but I am expecting a lot of waste on meat if shot under 500 yrds. Does anyone know of a comp. bullet that would not significantly change my...