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    Gunsmithing cutting down a chrome lined barrel.

    No, cutting it is no big deal. I dial in on the bore, part the barrel off, thread it, and then crown it. Shoot the same size groups as before. Providing you have a lathe or access to one and can run it competently go for it. T1D
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    Gunsmithing How to adjust a Remington 700p Trigger?

    I'll disagree that you should just immediately replace the trigger. The 40x trigger is completely serviceable and can be adjusted for a safe 2 lb or so pull (though I have mine set for about 2.25 lbs). Since you knew how to identify that it was a 40x trigger I'll assume you can follow some...
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    Gunsmithing Thread adapter needed

    Re: Thread adapter needed I wouldn't bother with a thread adapter personally. What I would do is modify the least expensive part (the JP brake). The minor diameter of an 11/16-24 thread is from 0.642" to 0.6494"* for a class 3 thread. For a brake you could easily use the class 2 specs for...
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    Ground squirrel caliber thoughts, 308 bolt/ AI mag

    Re: Ground squirrel caliber thoughts, 308 bolt/ AI mag <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Whatever caliber I choose would have to be compatible with 308 case head dimensions and feed out of AICS magazines.</div></div> If you want...