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    Some information from the experts...

    I know it isn't a "bolt action" but there isn't a "Single Shot" section I could find. I have an H&R 30-30 "Truck Gun" project and am stuck on the barrel length. I want to do 18" but have been told that the 30-30 could perform pretty well out too 100-150 yards with a 16.25" and still take...
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    Gunsmithing Barrel Cut, Crowned and Threaded?

    I am looking at having an H&R 22" 30-30 Barrel, cut to 18", re-crowned (11 degrees or whatever) Threaded 5/8-24 and returned to me! :D It's a truck gun project I have underway and also a tight budget project. What is the cost I am looking at paying and what companies or individuals do you all...
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    Anyone do anything interesting with Kydex?

    Okay so I have seen the home made knife sheaths and home made holsters. The Flashlight holders, Mag holders, etc... you get the point. Anyone doing anything interesting and new with Kydex? If I had the money and equipment I would probably try it out and make some odd stuff to market but I don't...
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    Messin' Around with 3D Modeling

    Got a program that I used in our Vocational Technologies School while in High School, I went for Mechanical Engineering and am Certified by the State of Pennsylvania! It's AutoDESK Inventor 2010. While not the newest, it is like Microsoft Office Word, they only change how it looks not how it...
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    Cheek Riser Suggestions

    Thumbing through the photos I noticed a lot of you folks are using the same model of cheek piece/riser with their non-chassis systems stocks. (Such as B&C Medalist) It is the one with the 2 knobs and it seems like you have too drill through the stock. Anyone have any information on this...
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    Bushnell Banner CF500 4x-16x with 40mm Objective

    Now I am not sure if Bushnell sells the bottom of the barrel scopes that just pass QC to Wal-mart or what, but I could just have bad luck all the same, or I am just not spending enough dough haha I have gone through (3) three Bushnell scopes in 3 months and 2 of them in this last weekend...
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    ULTRAMAX Re-manufactured .308 HPBT 168grn

    I was walking around the local Dick's/Sports Academy looking at their various "NEW BUYS" and saw some "NEW" ammunition. The box screams "ULTRAMAX AMMUNITION - We Cover America" across the front, with a nice "Value Pack" sticker. Now I realize what to expect from Re-manufactured ammo so I am not...
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    Poor Mans Scopes?

    Well I was roaming around the Hide searching for interesting topics when I came across: Poor Mans Setup And that intrigued me, as I am currently building what I'd like to call a budget rifle :p As I read on I noticed that a fellow member was using a Barska scope on his .308. That shocked...
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    Stock Options

    Okay, so a few of you already know that I have rifle build in progress . I'm using a Stevens 200 Short Action, in .308. I have already picked out a barrel and muzzle device. Now i am exploring my options for a stock. I have left my budget a little more open on the price but don't want too get...
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    Anyone Running Accurate Mag Bottom Metal or Mags?

    I have been searching around for a Bottom Metal/Magazine combo that fits my Budget for my Buget Rifle Build. I have come across Accurate Mag, sold through Stocky's Stocks. Accurate Mag Bottom Metal and Magazine Was curious too whether anyone is using this or not! EDITED: added a link
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    New Member and First Question! :D

    Hello Everyone I am new to the Hide. I have been a visitor quite often and find a METRIC SH*T TON of helpful information on here! I decided to finally join in hopes that someone has some insight for me! I was curious as too whether or not one could take a Savage BVSS stock with the 5.062"...