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  1. M

    Redding T7 Reloading Press specs

    Redding T7 Dimensions for Bench Mounting Hi, I just purchased a T7 and had the same questions. Here's the diagram the Redding Tech emailed me. Cheers!
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    Barrel break in? Hoppes? Windex? What? Some brass flecks on cleaning patch?

    My Howa .308 Varmint came with the "Windex" break in procedure but seems to relate in theory to what the OP has mentioned. Wasn't sure what to make of it but but here it is FWIW: "BREAK-IN PROCEDURE FOR GUN BARRELS USING JACKETED BULLETS For the first ten shots we recommend using jacketed...
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    Howa 1500 .308 Bad engraving on bolt handle!!!!!

    Bought my 1500 Varmint Bbl .308 a couple of months ago. Can't answer as to the machining issue you mention, but mine also has a 3 digit number etched in the way you described. I first noticed it when I sent my bolt to Short Action Customs for Mark's tac bolt upgrade. I'm not worried about it, I...
  4. M

    Who makes Howa's 1500 Factory Scope Bases?

    If it's a rail I believe it's an EGW 20 MOA (Evolution Gun Works).
  5. M

    Recommend me a portable drill for case trimming/prep functions

    Thanks again to all of you!
  6. M

    Recommend me a portable drill for case trimming/prep functions

    Thank you all for your thoughts and experiences. Do you think this Black&Decker 12V Lithium would be okay? Comes with 2 batteries/charger for $60. Appears to be lightweight...
  7. M

    Recommend me a portable drill for case trimming/prep functions

    Hi All, Have not had a need to own one of these before this. What type/brand/specs portable drill would you all recommend for taking care of case prep functions(trimming with a WFT or Lee cutter - appx 1,000 cases at a time max). Outside of using it for case prep, I'd have very little usage...
  8. M

    Average cost of rebarrel?

    Depending on the nature of the viral outbreak and possible mutations, Zombies could conceivably re-geneate into 4 legged variants...just sayin'
  9. M

    Manners Stocks New Web Sight

    Hi Tom. Site looks great. Noticed that "Saved Configurations" doesn't seem to save all the selected "options" or the "Additional Comments" notes. I'm on a Windows 7 laptop and had this problem prior to the site upgrade..just thought I'd mention it to help.
  10. M

    Gunsmithing Bolt Diameter for Howa 1500 SA .308

    Hey Mark, Thank you! and thanks again for the great work and customer service in doing the Kampfeld Tactical Knurled Bolt knob upgrade on my Howa. John
  11. M

    Gunsmithing Bolt Diameter for Howa 1500 SA .308

    Hi All, Do any of you happen to have/know this info (to the nearest .001). Won't have access to my rifle for a while and would like to order a bore guide for it in the meantime. Bore-Tech states it needs this info. Thanks! John
  12. M

    Harris Picatinny Rota-Pod adapter and Atlas Bi Pod Rail

    Terry, I had no idea. Thanks for the info
  13. M

    Harris Picatinny Rota-Pod adapter and Atlas Bi Pod Rail

    Hi All, Do any of you know if this Harris adapter http://www.harrisbipods.com/RBA.html will fit the Atlas Picatinny rail? (I'm assuming it will but would like to confirm). I'd like to be able to use the Harris I now have until I can save up for the Atlas BT10-LW17 model Atlas Bipods...
  14. M

    FFL in North Va

    +1 for Old Town. Has done a couple of transfers for me
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    Harris Picatinny Rota-Pod adapter and Atlas Bi Pod Rail

    Hi All, Do any of you know if this Harris adapter http://www.harrisbipods.com/RBA.html will fit the Atlas Picatinny rail? (I'm assuming it will but would like to confirm). I'd like to be able to use the Harris I now have until I can save up for the Atlas BT10-LW17 model Atlas Bipods...
  16. M

    Gunsmithing Howa 1500 Mount/Ring Combo for SWFA 3-15x42

    Clark, Thank you! That helps
  17. M

    Howa 1500 7mm Rem Mag

    Only the two piece Remmy 700 bases will fit the Howa. Screw holes are not spaced for the one piece bases
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    Gunsmithing Howa 1500 Mount/Ring Combo for SWFA 3-15x42

    Hi, I have a Howa 1500 in .308 with a Varmint barrel (.830 OD). Can I use the TPS TSR 30mm Super Low steel rings (.820) mounted on a Warne 20 MOA steel base with a SWFA 3-15x 42mm scope? Would this setup allow clearances for: Butler Creek caps Cat tail lever on scope and Oversized...
  19. M

    Gunsmithing Farrell vs Warne Steel Bases for Howa 1500

    Thanks, but not helpful to me at all.
  20. M

    Gunsmithing Farrell vs Warne Steel Bases for Howa 1500

    gewehr, blackblue and kCHIKS, Thank you for the info and for specifically addressing the Farrell vs Warne comparison
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