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    FNH TSR in 300 WSM, how heavy is this thing gonna be?

    i'm kinda pipe-dreaming here about a relatively light weight WSM rifle, and the FNH came to mind. their website lists it at 10.1 lbs empty, how much of that could i shave off if i mounted it in a B&C carbelite stock? and what stocks will fit the FNH rifles? i know that they (FN) own Winchester...
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    short(er) barrel, long(er) handguard, complete! my 14.5" bbl, 15" alpharail

    ok, i originally had a 14.5 ordered from Spikes, but when it came in i didn't have the cash on me, and i had Atomic Tactical sell it to another long-time customer. no jealousy, no issues, and i don't regret it. here's the original thread...
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    14.5" bbl with a pinned PWS CQB Comp: any issues??

    i've got a 14.5" bbl coming to finalize my latest AR build, 5.56x45. i'm HOPING to put a PWS CQB Comp on my rifle, figuring a way to permanently attach it, and having fun. that's this muzzle device, btw: CQB Comp, 1/2x28 threads, .223, retail packaging anyhoo, it was brought to my attention...
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    Rifle Scopes what are your favorite low power scopes?

    i haven't officially committed yet, but i've been planning a Vortex PST 1-4X24 scope for the rifle i'm finishing shortly. if i can swing it, i'll go with the Razor HDII in 1-6x even though it's a tank. i'm going to have a Vortex (AMD) mount, but are there any other scopes in the <$1k range i...
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    does anyone have any experience with a short(er) bbl with long handguard?

    i'm looking to swap a 14.5" pinned bbl onto one of my rifles, and keeping my 15" Troy Battlerail. i'm looking for some constructive criticism on what works and what i should avoid. i haven't swapped the bbl yet, but i've got a line on a Spikes 14.5 FN CHF M249 spec bbl to make a new "go-to"...
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    Gunsmithing what's a good source for brakes?

    i know that Napa carries a lot, but that's not the kind of brake i'm looking for. i'm pipe-dreaming my first precision rifle, and i'm planning a brake. i've searched Midway and Brownell's, but they seem to have primarily AR-type muzzle brakes. is there another vendor that i should know about, or...
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    help a newbie with some technical quandries?

    hey guys, i've got a couple questions. first, what all is involved in truing an action? and the bolt? i've also seen stuff about blueprinting the action? how about lapping, what get's lapped? do you lap the bolt in the action? or a lapped barrel? i'm almost certain there's some sort of...
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    planning my first build

    ok, i'm a total newbie. sorry. i've searched some, but not really gotten the information i wanted, so maybe someone here can help? i'm looking to build a new rifle for target AND hunting. i'm hoping to get out west for antelope and Alaska for big game. this is admittedly a bit of a pipe dream...
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    newbie here, not sure where to post an Intro...

    hey all, my name's Erik. i'm a Marine currently stationed with the First CivDiv at Camp Couch in Suburban Minneapolis, MN. those of you in the Twin Cities Metro area are probably familiar with my place of employment, i'm the RO at Bill's South in Robbinsdale. i'm the weekend guy. stop in and...