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    Gunsmithing Any tips for measuring/mixing Devcon?

    Eyeball it and go. I'm sure I've never used the EXACT ratio twice, but every job has turned out perfect.
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    Gunsmithing Devcon question

    He said he has a new stock coming...
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    Gunsmithing Scope installation and ring lapping

    Agreed here. Line rings up perfectly with a straight lapping bar, start lapping, and see how phucked up some "high end" rings are, and you'll change your mind. If you don't...you have issues.
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    Tikka Rifles

    FYI...Tikka stocks are reinforced with fiberglass. That's why they call them "reinforced polymer". I just got done inletting and bedding 4 of them, and there was fiberglass shards flying everywhere. And the "long action" is the best thing that could happen. Throw a LA bolt stop, and a Long...
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    Gunsmithing Stock Bedding?

    I always leave a pad under the shank. All my rifles, and the rifles I've bedded that way, shoot. The guys that mill out the squeeze out build rifles that shoot...i.e. Chad and others. I really wonder if it makes a difference, one way or the other.
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    Gunsmithing Rifle Bedding Video

    I especially liked the milling information. Thanks!
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    Rifle Scopes Quality 1" Picatinny Rings

    Who makes a nice set? And, who sells them? I have some new Zeiss scopes that need some new 1" picatinny rings. I can do aluminum, like NF Ultralites, or steel. Doesn't really matter. Thanks guys.
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Concealed Carry Jacket

    Thanks lash. I bought, and have the denim jacket. The sleeves are about 1/1/2" too short. The 5.11 series doesn't have the good interior (or any) holster. I'll keep snooping around. I will say, tho...the NRA denim jacket has a really nice interior set-up for carry. And plenty of room also...
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    F T/R Competition Which nightforce reticle

    ^^^ NP-R1 gets awful busy at 600.
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Concealed Carry Jacket

    I'm looking for a jacket, fleece or otherwise, that has a hidden interior pocket/holster to carry a handgun. Preferably under the left arm/armpit. I'm right-handed. Can any of you guys recommend one? Thanks!
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    Tikka T3 Picture Thread.

    Thought I'd share another of my custom Tikka's. This one is another .284 WIN.
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    Rifle Scopes Butler Creek Covers-Which Ones?

    I guess reading the "stickys" wouldn't hurt either, eh? But then I wouldn't have boned up on the aadmount...
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    Rifle Scopes Butler Creek Covers-Which Ones?

    Can someone tell me which two I need for objective and ocular for a 5.5-22X50 NXS? Thanks ahead.
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    Gunsmithing Sanity check, please: .223 bolt gun build

    Very nice. I don't see the dog's hearing protection. To the OP................I don't see where a brake is needed for your build/intended purpose.
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    Gunsmithing Sanity check, please: .223 bolt gun build

    pm coming your way.
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    Tikka T3 Picture Thread.

    In that pic, it wore a Shilen Select Match #3, and weighed 7-3/4#
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    Tikka T3 Picture Thread.

    7mm-08.
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    New Tikka t3 lite on the way and a few questions on upgrades

    If you're not gonna install a pic rail, Talley Light Weight rings. Lows will give you plenty of clearance for all 40-44MM objectives, and most 50MM's.
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    Tikka t3 long action picture thread

    Clean every shot for 10. Clean after 3, for 9 Clean after 5, for 10 Butches Bore Shine, followed by Barnes CR 10 after every 3'rd shot. This last Lilja broke in at #19, the Kreiger at #30.
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    Varget vs TAC for 77 smk loads

    Every rifle is different. That's the beauty of experimenting. Eventually, if you have a well built rifle, you will find a hammer load. It's up to you to find it...