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    Gunsmithing Remington 700 LH action wrench

    I dont see many Left hand action wrenches to torque barrels on. What are you guys using that is a good solid LH wrench to torque on 80-100ft lbs Casey
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    Gunsmithing Muzzle brake on small dia barrel

    I have a friend that wants to put a brake on his 7 mag. barrel is .506 at end muzzle and wants to put a 1/2-28 tpi brake on. Im pretty iffy about it being to thin but thought I'd ask and see what you guys thought. Thanks guys, Casey
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    6.5 130gr Berger Hunting VLDs backordered everywhere?

    I was looking to pick up another 100-500 bergers for my 260 but cant find anyone that has them in stock. Any one know of a place? Thanks guys, Casey
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    Gunsmithing PTG change order fee?

    I called and ordered a .187 lug and a couple extractors about 2 weeks ago. Today i called and asked if they had shipped but they said the lug was 2 weeks out. When I asked to change it to a .200 lug (they had in stock) she said they could but would charge me a "change order fee". I wasn't quite...
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    Gunsmithing Milling a laminate wood stock

    Im milling a laminate wood stock, the laminte wood dosent mill real well. What are you guys using for cutters to chew thru this stuff? Thanks guys, Casey
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    Gunsmithing savage bolt heads and dimple in bolt

    I have an older savage that has the dimple in the bolt and the bolt head has a milled out spot where it slide into the dimple. Savage dosent put the dimples in the bolts anymore, instead of milling the bolt head I was going to remove the dimple in the bolt. Anyone else run into this?
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    Gunsmithing Gunwerks chambered barrel chamber runout

    I have take off barrel from gunwerks a guy wants spun up on his 700 action. Not a big deal but I'm dialing the barrel in off the chamber with a long stem indicator (its a. 0001 but with the long stem. 0001 = .0004) I get the rear of the chamber to. 0002 or less and move to the neck area and it's...
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    Gunsmithing Ring gauges

    Where is a good place to buy some 3a ring gauges? Casey
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    300 Norma Mag load data

    I have done a little searching and cant find a lot of load data on this caliber. Most of what i can find is Retumbo & H1000, what are you guys using and seeing results with? Thanks guys, Casey
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    Gunsmithing Primer for Mcmillan stock to Cerakote

    I have a Mcmillan stock with molded in colors, It will be getting cerakoted but has some small areas that need to be filled with body bondo, sanded and then primered before cerakote. I have used PPG epoxy primer in the past but I would like to hear what you guys are using. Thank you guys, Casey
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    300 Norma & Ramshot Magnum Powder

    I will be shooting 190-210gr Berger Hunting bullets. I have some retumbo and got some Ramshot magnum, anyone tried these or have any info? Thanks guys, Casey
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    Gunsmithing Vinyl Cutter

    I know this isnt necessarily a gunsmith question. What are you guys using for a vinyl cutter to make your own stenciles? I have been looking at them and figured I would ask. Thanks guys, Casey
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    300 Norma Brass & Dies

    1. I have been looking around, found a couple places that carry 300 Norma Brass. Where are you guys getting yours and what are you paying for 100? 2. I can't find any forster comp seating and FL dies. Everyone seems to be out, anyone have a line on some or have some they would like to sell...
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    Gunsmithing Cerakote multicam

    Got this done, what do you guys think? is there anything that could be better? Thanks guys, Kc
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    Gunsmithing Cerakoting with Stencils

    How many of you guys use male stenciles for patterns? I used male stencils but dont like layering cerakote up when doing camo patterns and such. I have been using female stencils but is very time consuming taping off the part and spraying just that area. How are you guys doing your patterns...
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    Gunsmithing 7WSM build SA or LA?

    Ive done quite a bit of reading, some say SA some say LA. I would like to feed it out of a AICS style magazine and it needs to work. I will shoot 168-180gr bergers and will buy the reamer needed for the right FB. Thoughts? Thanks guys, Kc
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    Gunsmithing Solvent for Cerakote

    Im using CRC brake cleaner non chlorinated, it evaporates pretty quick. I thought about draining my tank every time Im done. What else are you guys using? Im in a smaller garage and not sure about fumes and such as im running a torch and other things. Thanks guys, Kc
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    Gunsmithing Solvent Resistant Seal for bluing tank lid

    I'm looking for a seal I can put on the under side of my lid to help stop some of my solvent from evaporating. I have looked around and cant seem to find anything. Anyone have any suggestions or know where I could buy a seal to stick on there? Thanks guys, Kc Heres the tank lid Im using...
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    Gunsmithing Surgeon 1086 7 Mag misfires

    I put together a 7 mag on a surgeon 1086 action. I was having some misfires (light primer strikes) I switched from wolf to CCI primers and it helped. I have now started on a NEW batch of brass, and 1 out of 4 may go bang (light primer strikes again) I tried replacing the firing pin spring and it...
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    Gunsmithing Weatherby MKV raceway diameter?

    I have a Short action that was a .308, looking to true it up and do something a little different. I measured the raceway with calipers and getting .7145-.7150. I was going to order some bushings from PTG so I could dial it in off the raceway. Whats any one else coming across for diameters...