• Watch Out for Scammers!

    We've now added a color code for all accounts. Orange accounts are new members, Blue are full members, and Green are Supporters. If you get a message about a sale from an orange account, make sure you pay attention before sending any money!

Search results

Search the forum Search Articles
  1. R

    Bottom metal fit question

    Good afternoon, all, I've inletted my Remage barreled action to my Bell & Carlson stock and it was a pretty standard inletting on top; no surprises. However, the PTG bottom metal is proud of the stock as shown on the attached picture. I can mill the areas of the front and rear pillar area...
  2. R

    Gunsmithing Savage 10 HS Precision Torque Spec & Sequence

    Good afternoon, all, This post is informational only in the event it helps anyone else. I spoke with HS Precision regarding their recommended torque spec and sequence of tightening with a Savage action and they gave me the following: 65 in-lb - front and rear action screw hand tight -...
  3. R

    Gunsmithing Blasting media questions

    Good afternoon, all, I found plenty of good info here on blasting media for prep before paint/coatings, however I couldn't find info to the following: What is the best type and grit size of blast media to use before parkerizing that will preserve the markings, etc. such as on an M1 Garand, M1...
  4. R

    Gunsmithing Removing Savage Thread Cap

    Good afternoon, guys, What do you recommend for removing the knurled thread cap from muzzle of a Savage without damaging the barrel or cap finish? Any special tricks, or just a barrel vise with padded jaws and a strap wrench? Thank you in advance for your time! Warmest regards, Rob
  5. R

    Matches closest to Maine?

    Good morning, all, Where would the closest tactical competition(s) be to Maine? I realize that what's closest may still be FAR away. I'd like to go observe an event and begin to get ready to compete myself. I did the same for USPSA and IDPA and I learned an enormous amount from my fellow...
  6. R

    Recommended brass sellers - once-fired and new

    Good morning, all, Recommended brass sellers - once-fired and new.... Are there any Hide members or preferred vendors with whom you've had good experience and could recommend? (Other than Wideners, MidwayUSA, Natchez, and Grafs) The caliber I'm interested in is 308 Win. GB hasn't worked out...
  7. R

    Savage 10 FCP-K re-stock questions

    Good evening, I'm contemplating the purchase of a Savage, but have a couple questions I couldn't resolve with a search. If I purchase a Savage 10FCP-K with Accustock, and later decide to change the stock, will the action fit in any of the newer 4.4" aftermarket stocks such as the B&C Medalist...
Top Bottom
Back