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    Gunsmithing Badger FTE install questions...(thread timing)

    Hi all, When a customer asks to have an FTE installed is it common practice to time the threads so that it pulls up on the shoulder wih the cross bolt at the bottom? Cheers in advance
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    Gunsmithing Rockwell hardness levels - in real life?

    Hi all, Firstly, I freely admit that I am a noob at this sort of stuff so please ignore any incorrect terminology etc I've got a bit of a project going and I have been reading lately about the suggested differences in hardness between the bolt face and barrel to reduce/eliminate galling. Now...
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    Rifle Scopes Ring question on a new GAP build

    Guys, GAP are building a .338 Norma Mag for me and I want to get everything ordered and delivered to me prior to delivery of the rifle so I dont waste any time. Question is: What height rings (either Badger or Seekins) am I going to need to get my 5-25 PMII mounted as low as I can but still...
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    Which Wilson trimmer case for .338 Norma Magnum?

    Guys, Can anyone tell me which Wlison cartridge/case holder I will need to trim my .338 Norma Magnum brass? A product code would be ideal. Thanks in advance. Glen
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    Simple Green instead of Dawn soap....anyone tried?

    Guys, Has anyone tried Simple Green in their tumbler using Cory's Stainless Tumbling Media? Dawn soap is not available in New Zealand and from what I understand it's the surfactants (sic?) that do the cleaning. Simple Green seems to be the strongest in that area of products that are available...
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    Questions on bottom metal for new GAP build

    Hi guys, I'm putting together a shopping list for a GAP build to commence next week and need some questions answered about Badger bottom metal. Badger gear is not common in my neck of the woods (New Zealand) and I'm struggling to find the info I need. I thought I would ask here. I'm building...
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    Why no love for the H&K 417?

    Good evening, There is a possibility of me purchasing a 417 in the next few months. Now I'm sure this is not a big deal to most of you Stateside guys but they are as rare as rocking horse shit in my neck of the woods. As such, they are not talked about much on my local forums so thought I...