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    Norma 338 250gr gtx

    Anyone launch any of the Norma 338 250gr gtx pills? I bought a bunch of them from Raven rocks for cheap. I'm curious if anyone has worked up a G7 or what results you've seen from seating depth. I'll include a pic of one next to a 300smk that's been pointed. Thanks in advance.
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    Please advise on how to donate a rifle for a Scout in need

    Fellow hide members, I've had the pleasure of working with a great human who's been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Jerry is USMC Scout sniper, patriot and general amazing badass person with terrible cards dealt to him. I'm sitting here with some stuff to trip to help him get through this...
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    Gunsmithing Leather belt machine guys......listen up!

    I bought a heavy 10 last year on a whim and it was a leather drive. It always slipped. I decided to see about going to rubberbut not too interested in tearing it down for the installation. I bought a new serpentine belt that was 15/16"×68" and cut it in half. I fished it through and marked the...
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    Gunsmithing Bottom metal inlet print

    Anyone have a print for a 700 la bdl bottom metal inlet laying around? I did an m5 by taking measurements and would sure rather just use my dro. Thanks.
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    Gunsmithing shop in a connex

    Guys I need some help. I am getting a divorce. I managed to keep the shop tools and gun inventory, but I lose the property. I am thinking of moving my lathe, mill, tool grinder, surface grinder and tool boxes into a 20-24' connex. I have a diesel powered welder that puts out enough juice to...
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    Gunsmithing ever have a reamer crack a flute mid cut?

    Today I was on my 8th or so cut with a new reamer and about 25 thou into a cut it does a weird snap sound and rips the handle out of my hand (hand held floating type). I pull the reamer out and one flute has a piece about 3/4" that is cleaned off to the body. It doesn't look like there is any...
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    Gunsmithing hydro dipping...

    Anyone do much of it? I am going to start on a 375h&h for myself and I have a mc millan that I want to dip in something like.... http://www.dipshitzhydrographics.com/WTP-369.jpg and the mrc action will get hosed with graphite black. I am looking to make a fine looking wood rig with the bullet...
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    Gunsmithing question for you guys with the cnc mills

    Ever try checkering with it? I know it sounds like a pain to write the program, but if a guy could rough the stock and checker first then finish....
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    Gunsmithing naked lady camo stock

    I saw it here...or a link from here, where is it i need inspiration.
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    Gunsmithing paint inside the blast cabinet

    Anyone ever paint their cabinet white on the inside? It seems every mfr wants light sucking colors inside. I wonder if white would help?
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    Gunsmithing cutting wood stock for adjustable cheek piece

    I believe it was here that I saw a stock that had an adjustable cheek piece on it that was added. Can anyone give me advice or pics? Thanks.
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    Gunsmithing vinyl cutter......help

    I want a vinyl cutter for stencil cutting. Any you advise or can suggest I run from? I don't expect to do much other than stencils. Thanks.
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    Gunsmithing rem bolt stop....the side jobby

    where is the hot spot to get a side bolt stop/release for the 700's and do they come with measurements? thanks.
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    Gunsmithing favorite scope that you test fire with?

    What scope(s) do you use as "old reliable" for grouping that new rifle?
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    Gunsmithing work holding while fluting

    I guess I need to give the fluting a try. I have a 9x42 vert mill to work with and I currently have a 14" yuasu rotary table. I am a bit nervous on using this table for two reasons: It weighs about 250# and would sit at the very end of the table. It's c line is 8" or so above table, making it...
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    Gunsmithing cerakote question

    If I were to engrave with my new Hermes after cerakoting.....is the edge going to be sharp? Obviously assuming proper application.
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    Gunsmithing dirt cheap threading tool that lasts forever

    I stumbled on this idea from and thought I might share it. I like the cut produced by HSS, and I like the simplicity of inserts. I took a high quality T shaped parting bit and installed it in my parting holder, then over to the tool grinder to add a 60* point to it. Now I have a perfect...
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    Gunsmithing anyone ever see.....

    a green mountain rifle barrel? I have seen a few of their rimfires and they seem to be good shooters, and the front stuffer guys love them.....and now I see they have centerfire rifle barrels that are lapped and air guaged.....but too cheap. I know I am gonna catch hell for asking.
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    Gunsmithing nasty little trick

    One of my pals thought it would be funny to swap a gear on my lathe transmission. One of my gears has 120 on one side, and 127 on the other. I tried to cut a thread today and for the life of me could not hit it twice...super close, but no cigar. I chased every bit of slack out of my lathe. I...
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    Gunsmithing anyone have any rem bolt handles off the bolt?

    Someone must have a drawer full of old bolt handles they replaced with aftermarket stuff. I am looking for a few to fiddle with. Thanks.