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    Gunsmithing cerakote fresh out of the oven

    My father in law gave me a 1991A1 pistol. It was flat black with a few scratches. I decided to have a little fun with some cerakote. Patriot brown and magpul FDE, black.
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    Kinda lost on this one

    I am in the process of trying out some IMR4064 with some 140VLD hunting bullets. My first time out was at 100yrds. This next session I went out to 300yrds. I know today wasn't one of my best shooting days, but I hoping to at least gather a little information from today's outing. It was a little...
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    Muzzle velocity question

    I had a chance to shoot over my new chrono today, and I noticed the IMR 4350 shot great around 2800 fps. The varget shot good around 2800 fps. If I was to try a different powder, would it most likely shoot good around the same 2800fps? Thanks!!
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    OCW test, What do you guys think?

    It has been a long time since I have tried to shoot any groups. But here is a 100yrd round robin test I tried today with a new build I just got. 7-08, Varget powder, Shooting 162gr A-MAX. My book was showing 39.9gr as max load, but I ended going up to 41.0gr with no sign of pressure. I'm a...
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    7-08 Bullets for long range

    Do you guys think the 7mm 150 smk's will work for 800-1000yrds? Or should I just step up to the 168's? (24'' barrel) Thanks.
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    Rifle Scopes scope ring height

    Guys i know this is a frequant question, But i am trying to get my parts together for the build and the rifle is at beanlands. I'm wanting to order the rings, but not sure about the height i need. I am probably going with aadland rings. I have a stiller action and stiller pic rail. My barrel...
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    Gunsmithing Logan lathe

    Does anyone know if a 9x36 Logan lathe would be any good for barrel/action work? It is a older one that looks to be restored. Thanks..