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    sako trg 42

    im in the market for a new rifle and am interested in the trg 42. my question is to the trg owners out there is it worth forking out extra for the phosphate finish. i can get a matte finish trg 42 from euro optic for 2350. and the phoshate goes for 2600
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    my sps v build

    Re: my sps v build i installed and machined the brake myself so there was no cost involved with that. I am now looking for a stock. i would love to find a nice used mcm a4 but have been looking at the hs precision line as well.
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    my sps v build

    here are a few more pics of my work in progress with my custom muzzle brake. let me know what you guys think.
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    Gunsmithing rustoleum

    has anyone tried it? i just picked up a can of the high temp 2000 degree enamel from rustoleum. its the first can of spray paint that i have seen that actually give directions to cure the enamel after you have applied it. im very happy about my results of the finish as it looks to be an ultra...
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    Gunsmithing tapping 8-40 threads in reciver

    Re: tapping 8-40 threads in reciver <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: C. Dixon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A 6-48 tap drill is around a #33 drill (.113) The Remmy's I get typically gauge pin at .120 though which isn't surprising really. Little...
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    custom muzzle brakes

    Re: custom muzzle brakes roger that. when shooting prone yesterday i was surprised that this brake did not kick up dust like i thought. shots where trackable with ease
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    custom muzzle brakes

    Re: custom muzzle brakes Yes I have fired the rifle with the brake. The recoil is now comparable to a 223 but much louder.
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    custom muzzle brakes

    here are a few pics of sps varmint i picked up about a month ago. i decided to start by adding a muzzle brake. i added my custom brake designed and made by mysef.Its made of 17-4 stainless steel, 1.125 in diameter and tapers to .830 to blend to the factory sps v barrel. Heres a pic. if there are...
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    mcm a4 vs. hs pst035

    im looking to getting a new stock for my 700 varmint i just picked up in 308 win. im looking to do a long range build and i know that a an a4 belongs on there, but im having a hard time finding an a4 mcmillan them with out that ridiculous mcm wait. my question is does anyone have an experience...
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    First longer then 100 range rifle at $400 or less

    Re: First longer then 100 range rifle at $400 or less today my friend brought out his $390 savage edge in 223, rifle and bushnell scope combo. taking into consideration the bushnell scope is near useless in optical clarity, we managed to hit a 16" plate at 750 yards. very suprised by this...
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    bolt lug design

    Re: bolt lug design what about something along the lines of bill holmes 50 cal, or the gun metal designs big 50?
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    bolt lug design

    Re: bolt lug design later,being the fact im a machinist utilizing cnc machinery ishouldnt have to much of a problem. i current have a nice piece of 300m( fillet mignon of 4340) 2.250" in diameter. here is a pic of a rough prototype of my 3 lug extension. just looking for peoples opinion o n...
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    bolt lug design

    Re: bolt lug design yes i am, i have the three integral lugs cut in the barrel extension, im just contemplating a 2 vs 3 lug design
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    bolt lug design

    im currently in the process of building a custom single shot rifle in 408 cheytac. Im contemplating the bolt lugs between a 3 lug design(lugs offset by 120 degrees)and the conventional 2 lug rem 700 style just scaled up of course. what is your guys opinion between the two? also have been looking...
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    338 lapua into a la 700?

    Re: 338 lapua into a la 700? thanks for the replys. i guess a better question is the remington 700 mlr in 338lm a longer action that the standard 300 win mag action. im looking to do a 338 build on a budget unfortunately i cant afford a surgeon, stiller, ie..action. who makes a mass produced...
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    338 lapua into a la 700?

    ive seen a few 338 builds using what lloks to be 700 long actions. is a 700 la long, and strong enough for a 338 lm or are they building them on the ultra mag actions?