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  1. Jester8

    Price of a used Tikka Supervarmint

    Have an uncle who is debating on selling his Tikka Supervarmint in 22-250. The rifle has maybe 75 rounds through it. He bought it in 2007. I've seen prices all over the interwebs from $800 to 2199.00. Does anyone know of a fair value for these rifles? I've shot it (worked up a load for him)...
  2. Jester8

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Upgrades

    Hi all, Looking at upgrading my slide stop in my Citadel officers 1911. What is a good brand to go with? Also, looking at upgrading mainspring housing, and firing pin stop. Reccomendations?
  3. Jester8

    CAT M-4 Cleaning Tool

    Anyone ever use one? How well do they work? Here is a link to the website: www.tacticaltolerance.com/cat.htm
  4. Jester8

    Sidearms & Scatterguns IWB holster recommendations

    I've been looking around at different IWB holsters. Comp-tac Minotaur, Crossbreed, etc. I will be obtaining my CC Permit later on this month. I would like to know what type of holsters you folks who have been carrying for awhile prefer, and then I will check those out. Specifically I am...
  5. Jester8

    H4831 and H4831sc

    Don't want to assume anything, especially when it comes to reloading-so can one use reloading data interchangeably between these two powders? Do they produce the same pressure/burn rate? I just want to be on the safe side of things. Thanks for the help.
  6. Jester8

    Gunsmithing Tightening up a compact 1911

    Just wanting to know if there are any kits out there that will allow someone to tighten up a officers model 1911. I have a Citadel 1911 that does not have the barrel bushing. I looked on EGW but honestly do not know what I am looking for. Any help as to if this can be done would be greatly...
  7. Jester8

    Gunsmithing .45 guru's

    Question for the .45 pistol gurus: Was at the indoor range last night and noticed that my .45 acp would not lock up into battery completely. I load my own rounds. I use R-P brass trimmed to SAMMI specs, a 200 gr SWC Suter's Choice lead bullet and 4.0 grains of Bullseye. Brass is virgin...
  8. Jester8

    Suppressors In the market...

    for my first 1911. Don't want to break the bank. Budget is around 600. I've looked at the Springfields, Kimbers are out of my range, and handled a Legacy Sports 1911. I want something that is going to be well made (does that go hand in hand with my budget ) and reliable. This pistol will be...
  9. Jester8

    Hornady Concentricity Gage

    Picked up one the Hornady Lock N Load concentricity gage last night after reading some reviews on Midway. I have never worried about concentricity before and thought that it would be nice to see how concentric my loaded rounds were. The unit was pretty easy to set up, and it allows you to...
  10. Jester8

    Anyone tried H380 for 300 WSM?

    I am currently working up a load for a relative's new Tikka T3 in 300 WSM. He wants to shoot 168 gr, Nosler Combined Tech. ballistic tips. In the #6 Nosler reloading manual H380 was the most accurate powder tested, with 60.0 grains being the sweet spot for them. Is this an optimal powder...
  11. Jester8

    Re-lining a Barrel

    I've got an old Winchester Model 67 single shot that my uncle gave to me that was in pretty rough condition. I re-blued the barrel and refinished the stock. Have it looking pretty good now. The rifle sat in a barn for about 10 years. The bore is pretty corroded and pitted close to the...
  12. Jester8

    Rem 40x Price Quotes

    Hey guys, stumbled upon a Rem 40x package at one of the shops here. They are quoteing $1600. Looks like it is in a HS stock, and possibly rebarreled. Didn't get a chance to look at it real close, just wondering what some fair prices are.
  13. Jester8

    Off Center Flash Holes

    I was uniforming some primer pockets on 5.56 LC brass, and noticed that a few of the flash holes, were way off of center. Anything to worry about or just load'em?
  14. Jester8

    Ken Light or Zephyr Dynamics website?

    Googled both and seems both links are dead, anyone know if they still have a website...looking into these...thanks
  15. Jester8

    Rifle Scopes Has anyone used a Vortex Strikefire red dot?

    Was looking at these through SWFA, and would like like to get a red dot from my carbine. Comes with a 2x magnifier, $149.99. If anyone has seen, or used this optic please chime in, I would like to hear the pros and cons.
  16. Jester8

    Primer Pocket Swager...

    What are some opinions for a good primer pocket swager tool that you guys use? Thinking about buying the RCBS tool, but have read about people bending the rods on those. I have one set up to use in the cordless, but it takes so damn long. I hate brass prep. Did I mention I hate brass prep?
  17. Jester8

    Gunsmithing Removing Barrel from AR, and free float questions

    First off rifle is a DPMS A3, 16" barrel, glacier handguards. I bought a FA Enterprises free float tube, and the DPMS action block. Got my ft lb torque wrench, and my AR wrench. Now down to the question(s): How much force is needed to loosen the barrel nut? Do I need to put anything...
  18. Jester8

    Searched Everywhere

    I am wanting to know if I could use RE-15, in 5.56, with at Nosler 55gr BT. I know that it is a good powder to use with the heavier bullets, but I have a lot of 55 gr BT. IF this is a suitable powder to use would someone please post some loads?
  19. Jester8

    School me on free float tubes

    New to AR platforms...anyways I want to install a free float tube on my DPMS. Do I need anything special besides just ordering the new free float tube? Thanks
  20. Jester8

    Trigger for AR

    Recently picked up a DPMS AR-15 and after shooting it, I decided that it needs a new trigger. I looked on Midway, and was going to buy the Chip McCormick, put it is out of stock, and no backorder. Does anyone know where I can find one of these, or recommend another comparible trigger?