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    Gunsmithing Gunsmith in Vinginia Beach

    Can anyone recommend a gunsmith in the Virginia Beach area? I need to have some barrel work done....
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    Gunsmithing Could bedding be out of whack ?!

    WOW! And you have the audacity to quote General Lee?
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    Which Free Float Tube Length?

    Re: Which Free Float Tube Length? Many thanks for some excellent advice, CT
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    Which Free Float Tube Length?

    Built a M4orgery several years ago, 16" barrel. I would like to add a free float tube. How do you determine the correct length? Also, which brand/model do you recommend? I only need one rail (under). Thanks much, CT
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    Portable/compact reloading bench for Dillon 650??

    Re: Portable/compact reloading bench for Dillon 650?? I have a Dillon 550. It is mounted on a small table that is through bolted to an older model Workmate. Very stable, no tilting, a place to rest your feet and isolated from the powder scale.
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    Multitool for a Boy Scout

    A friend of mine's son is crossing over to the Boy Scouts later this month. I thought a multitool would be a nice present for him. Which model would you recommend for a Scout? Thanks much, CT
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    Carpel Tunnel stock choice.

    Re: Carpel Tunnel stock choice. I tried therapy and cortazone but they did not work for me. The CPS got to the point that I could not drive, shake hands or hold a pistol. I had the surgery on both wrists. The surgery is fast, CPS relief is immediate, and there was no postop pain. Do not...
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    Carpel Tunnel stock choice.

    Re: Carpel Tunnel stock choice. It will only get worse. Get the surgery before you have irreparable damage.
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    Range Report First OCW test Rem 700P

    Re: First OCW test Rem 700P Pink Mist Maker, I have the same rifle, different scope, and not nearly as cool of a paint job! I found 43.3 Varget in prepped Fed Brass the most accurate load. There was another node in the +44 range but 43.3 is the most accurate, on several occaisions. No...
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    Rangefinders

    Re: Rangefinders Check with SWFA. I got a Lieca from them and have no complaints. GEAUX TIGERS!
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    case trim length in 223

    Re: case trim length in 223 RW, I use a Lyman trimmer and sometimes I have to rechuck the case and trim a little more; the more the trimming, the more the tries to get it right. My guess is your 1.742 length is what the trimmer is set for and the first one first one just didn't get down far...
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    223 55 gr FMJBT Load Recc's

    Re: 223 55 gr FMJBT Load Recc's I use H-335, 25 gr. R-P brass. I experienced better accuracy with Horny 55's vs. Winny 55's. However do not expect a tack driver......
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    Do You Set The Soulder Back on a Semi

    Re: Do You Set The Soulder Back on a Semi + 1 to what John L said......
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    .223 Powder Funnel

    Re: .223 Powder Funnel I load 5.56/.223 with H335. Took a green RCBS powder funnel and counterbored the nozzle just enough for the funnel to tightly fit over the case mouth. DO NOT BORE ALL THE WAY THROUGH! After pouring in the powder, tap the rim of the funnel. Working great for me so...
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    Good defense load for .45 acp

    Re: Good defense load for .45 acp 260, What is your reasoning for not loading PD rounds? Not critisizing, just interested in your opinion. Thanks, CT
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    Gunsmithing Rechamber reloading dies?

    I have a set of RCBS .270 small base dies. Can these dies be rechambered for another caliber? Just a thought. CT
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    I need some optics for my Armalite AR-10

    Re: I need some optics for my Armalite AR-10 I have a plain jane AR-10 with the A2 stock, Armalite one piece mount, Leupold 3.5-10 LR with mildots. The only problem is I need a stock pack for cheek weld but if I used a lower mount (if available) probably no problem. I use the one piece...
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    Scale won't zero?

    Re: Scale won't zero? I had the same scale do the same thing after being OK for 20+ years. Called RCBS and did what Volatile said above. Add or remove weight to the "pan." CT
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    AR-10 BCG Cleaning

    Re: AR-10 BCG Cleaning Thanks ORD, CT
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    AR-10 BCG Cleaning

    Dumb question. Does the AR-10 BCG need to be disassembled and cleaned and if so, does anyone have a link to the disassembly/reassembly instructions? I've heard that the BCG is different from an AR-15 type BCG. As always, many thanks in advance for excellent advice, CT