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    Ruger SFAR small frame 308, 6.8 pounds

    Since everyone else is speculating I'll add mine. https://www.carpentertechnology.com/blog/cartech-custom-465 If you scroll to the bottom where it talks about firearms application it mentioned Ruger using Carpenter custom 465 on revolver cylinders and there is a chance that is what they are...
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    Gunsmithing Any Solidworks CAD guys here?

    Re: Any Solidworks CAD guys here? What advice do you need? Make sure you get a good approved video card. I have been using SW since 2000 and release 98.
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    where to get maps?

    Re: where to get maps? You can download USGS topos for free on their web site in PDF form. They have the 24K:1 for most areas and should have 100k:1 for the whole US. What area are you looking for...
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    Gunsmithing Throat erosion and SS barrels, do they last longer

    Re: Throat erosion and SS barrels, do they last longer I was referring to Stellite Cobalt based alloy. I don't know the exact alloy they use in machine guns but I have heard of Stellite being used in some barrels for M60, 1919, and M2 (and I'm sure more). Here is a paper about Stellite...
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    Gunsmithing Throat erosion and SS barrels, do they last longer

    Re: Throat erosion and SS barrels, do they last longer If you were to try crazy materials I think you would be better off making it a short liner and EDM'ing the rifling in there. There is also the powdered metal option which might make things easier but I would only try that as a liner as...
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    Gunsmithing Lubricants

    Re: Lubricants I looked up the MSDS on Dow Corning Molykote L-0501. Here is what is in it. 40-70% Hydrotreated light petroleum distillate 30-60% Hydrotreated heavy naphthenic petroleum distillate 10-30% Propane 1-5% Calcium bis(dinonylnaphthalenesulphonate) <1% Isobutane So...
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    Gunsmithing Savage bolt takedown pic's ???

    Re: Savage bolt takedown pic's ??? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1shot2kill</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...and dont worry i did the same thing </div></div>x3 Just pull the bolt head off, rotate it 180 and put it back together.
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    New Here- Give Your Opinion On Savage Rifles

    Re: New Here- Give Your Opinion On Savage Rifles <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: skeetlee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Besides the looks of a savage the only other bitch i have ever heard was from the bench rest guys. They claim that the savage...
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    Getting rid of the wretched "SPRONG"

    Re: Getting rid of the wretched "SPRONG" <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Anchor Station</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The silicone based axel grease works very well. Its the blue colored stuff from the autoparts store...</div></div>For what it's...