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    A question for all you manly men target shooting an M40

    Ok, first time out with my M40 commemorative yesterday to zero scope and see how well she shoots. 25 rounds later my right shoulder feels as if I've been kicked by a mule. Yes, had the butt in the pocket of my shoulder, leaned into the rifle and had a good cheek weld. So what's your all...
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    Rifle Scopes Trouble zeroing MST-100

    Mounted my MST-100 on my M40A1 clone today and tried to zero using a laser boresighter at 100 yards before I take it to the range. Laser dot was pegged in the middle of the upper right quadrant and I was out of adjustment on both elevation and windage. Thoughts? What am I missing?
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    Crap crap crap ...

    Friend has an unissued Enfield Jungle carbine that he has offered to me before he posts it for sale. I don't need these temptations in my life!!!!
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    Rifle Scopes MST-100 operator's manual

    Anyone have a source for a USO MST-100 operator's manual (and yes, have google as search is my friend. ;-) )?
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    Finishing a Dean's unfinished stock

    Just received one of Dean's unfinished M1 stocks in semi-fancy walnut. For those of you who have finished these, what did you do to complete the sanding (e.g.. sandpaper grits used, use wet sanding, etc.) and apply a finish? Anything special I should pay attention to other than to stay away from...
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    Second Redfield Accu-Range scope rebuild

    This is the second vintage Redfield Accu-Range scope that i have had Connor over at CelticRifles.com rebuild for me. This one is marked "1 inch tube" so was anodized green, which is correct for this scope. Connor does excellent work.
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    M70 target barrels ...

    Am looking to swap out stock barrel on my pre64 Win M70 in 30-06 for a heavier target barrel as part of my M70 project. Anyone have a source for these?
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    My vintage Redfield 3-9 Accu-Range scope rebuild

    Again posting here since it will appeal to all you vintage shooters out there. Had purchased an Remington M40 repro from Kasumi here on the hide, which included a vintage Redfield Accu-track scope. Certainly not an original sniper as it was the typical shiny black. Scope was in excellent...
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    Viet Nam era scopes ...

    Decided to post this here instead of in the scope section since it will be mostly you vintage shooters who would be interested. Photo is courtesy of Connor at Celtic Rifle. From what I can tell, the only scope missing is the Unertl USMC scope.
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    Rifle Scopes Leatherwood 8x USMC Scope on Winchester M70

    I have a 1953 Winchester Model 70 that I would like to mount a Leatherwood 8X USMC Sniper Scope (M8USMC). Has anyone done this and, if so, what problems did you run into (if any) and what bases did you use?
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    Rifle Scopes USMC M40 scope repro

    For those interested in a repro M40 scope for their builds: http://www.shootingwire.com/story/275960 Spoke to them this morning and the scope should be available end of 1st Qtr this year.
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    Gunsmithing M40A1 308 chamber ...

    Anyone know what the specs for the M40A1 chamber should be. Spoke to a good gunsmith by me today regarding the metalwork for my build and he mentioned there were options regarding the actual chambering.
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    Gunsmithing After market firing pin springs for Rem 700 308

    All, Have an 80s vintage Remington 700 in 308 that I've used for hunting/target shooting for many years. Of late I've been getting some miss fires and suspect it might be a tired out firing pin spring. Any thoughts on aftermarket springs such as Tubbs, etc or would I be better off sticking to...
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    Gunsmithing M40A1 Remington trigger modification

    For those that have done their own M40A1 build, what tools did you use to properly notch the trigger?
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    Gunsmithing Punch stamp set ...

    Am looking to stamp the last 4 digits of my actions serial number onto the bolt handle of my M40A1 build that I am starting. What punch stamps do you all use?
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    M40 Remington repro question

    Recently I purchased a Remington M40 repro from a member here. Is quite the beautiful rifle and an happy to add it to my collection. Question I have is how many of you out there went a head and had your stock pillar/glass bedded. If I were to do this, would I be destroying the value of the...
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    JDS Quick Powder Measure ...

    Anyone have/used a JDS Quick Powder Measure http://www.quick-measure.com/index.htm)? What intrigues me is that it supposedly handles stick powders real well.
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    Movie Theater New Star Wars

    New Star War series will be coming out. Don't know the details other than George Lucas will not be the producer/director.
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    Gunsmithing Care for parkerized barrels

    How do you all care for your parkerized rifle barrels to prevent rust? Oil? Grease? Which products do you use?
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    Rifle Scopes Butler Creek caps for vintage Redfield

    Anyone know which Butler Creek flip up caps for a vintage 3x9 Redfield Accu-range scope?