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    Gunsmithing Hawkeye borscope angled eyepiece. Worth it?

    Getting ready to call Brunos and order a Hawkeye borescope. Was wondering if the 90 degree angled eyepiece is worth the extra $$. Anyone have any input on this? Do you guys use the angled eyepiece often or can you get along without it.
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    Gunsmithing FN SPR / PBR action - same stock inlet????

    Was wondering if the FN SPR and PBR have the same dimensions/footprint? Will an SPR action fit in a stock inletted for a PBR? Thanks
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    Gunsmithing burr on crown??

    Just got finished recutting the the crown on my .308 and noticed a small burr on the inside of the bore. I used a sharp HSS toolbit and cut from the inside out taking .001-.002 cuts. Will the burr be shot off in a couple rounds? How do you guys finish the crown?
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    Gunsmithing Dial in muzzle - yes or no???

    I am working on chambering my 1st barrel today and am using a range rod and 2 indicators. I have the breech end dialed in to within .0002 but the muzzle end is out. How many of you dial in the muzzle? If you do dial it in how close do you try to get?
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    Gunsmithing MCM A5 and PT&G bottom metal??

    Anyone have or seen Dave Kiff's Remington 700 bottom metal. I have a Mcmillan A5 inletted for Rem. BDL and tried a Williams trigger guard. It is a very sloppy fit. Can anyone tell me if PT&G fits any better?
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    Gunsmithing 300 WM barrel twist?

    I am putting together a 300WM and am wondering what is the best twist rate. I see 1-10 is the most common. I have a Rock 1-11 5R blank laying around and would like to use it. Would this be acceptable or would a 1-10 produce better results?
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    Gunsmithing Floating Reamer Holders??

    I am going to attempting my first build soon and am trying to acquire all the tools. Which floating reamer holders work the best. I have been considering a Bald Eagle and JGS. Any input on either one of these would be helpful.
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    Gunsmithing FN SPR bottom metal - Hinged/DBM interchangable?

    Anyone know if the hinged floorplate and the DBM bottom metal are interchangable? I found a mcmillan inletted for DBM and I have a hinged floorplate. Will it work?