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    Rechambering .223 to .223 AI

    There is a Remington 700 tactical in .223 with a 16.5 in. barrel(threaded version with green stock) at my local shop for a decent price that I would like to pick up and punch it to .223 AI. Basically want to use it to fireform the brass in the mean time while I save to upgrade it. I like the...
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    Alliant Tech Systems(ATK) to buy Bushnell?

    Checking up on my stocks I just noticed this in the recent news for ATK. Could this be good or bad? I love ATK's Alliant powder(they do wayyy more than that) and it is a killer stock; but not sure how they will play in the optics game. Exclusive: ATK close to deal with gun accessory maker...
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    Don Geraci Remington 700 .308 Range Report

    Rifle Specs: Remington 700(No Blueprinting) Bartlein 5R 22in. 1-10 in. Manners T2 with Mini Chassis Tuned Remington trigger to 3ishlbs LRI Bolt Work AAC 762SD Vortex Viper PST FFP 4-16 All groups shot off of a bench with bipod and rear bag. Hornady 178 gr BTHP 3 shots 100 yrds. Berger 155...
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    Gunsmithing Shipping and Prepping Rifle to Send Off for Cerakote and Stock Dip

    I am about to send my rifle off to Joint Force Enterprises to get my rifle cerakoted and stock dipped, but I was wondering if there is anything I need to do before shipping it out. I recently cleaned and lubed it. Should I remove the lube or just let them do whatever they need to do. Anything...
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    Gunsmithing ?s on trimming screws for Manners Mini-Chassis

    Getting my Manners T2 w/ mini chassis today from Stockys. I have done plenty of research on the product, but I have some questions on the trimming of the action screw. How will I know how much to trim? Watched Frank's Vid on youtube, but he did not have anything on trimming the screw. I have a...
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    Cleanest burning ball powder for .223 (AR15)

    Just got my suppressor a lil while back and have noticed very very dirty operation with the suppressor. I'm talking nasty dirty. After one to two mags I start getting some issues with the bolt not completely closing and thus not being able to fire. The load: 62 gr Golden West Brass FMJ 24.5 gr...
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    Power Pro 2000MR - 155 Berger Hybrid & 178 BTHP

    Got the bug to try out this powder after some positive reviews on the forum. Thanks to everybody who guinea pigs there time and money to help everyone on here. I am new to the precision shooting world, but not new to shooting. So, this is my first time developing a load for my rifle. I chose to...
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    Is this too much into the lands??

    .308 168 gr Berger VLD. Remington 700 SPS-V. I loaded/shot 50 at mag length and they were the all over the place. I know that my rifle has a long throat. I have the hornady tool and cant get anything remotely consistent, so i tried the marker trick. Am I close?