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  1. glock24

    Gunsmithing FIXED! - Advice on fitting a Manners stock?

    I just received my barreled action today (TAC30 w/ medium Palma Bartlein) and dropped it into my Manners T3. For some reason, the barrel is hitting the stock along the entire left side. The channel is deep enough as there is clearance beneath the barrel. Only the left side is making contact...
  2. K

    Advice need on a stock for CZ 452 Varmint

    I need advise on a new stock for CZ 452 Varmint, in the best case scenario wanted to set it up in McM HTG stock and was wondering if anyone done or if McM inlets that stock for that action. If anyone have done it or pictures would be great.
  3. M

    Gunsmithing Dave Kiff Needs Advice

    I need help making a decision on new products. I have completed my second run of one piece billet Remington bolts with tactical handles, also Remington detachable magazine bottom metal for Wyatt Outdoors. My question is should I machine one piece bolts for sale and would there be a market for...
  4. Hawk Gunner

    need some advice on a issue with my brass.

    I've ran into an issue with some .308 brass and need to know if it can be fixed but more importantly what caused it. I'm finding despite my reading and researching im still a dumb ass newbie when it comes to reloading esp prepping brass. I was donated a set of Lee dies with the Collat sizing...
  5. USMCj

    Having doubts about my 7WSM build, Need advice.

    I have everything for my 7 build (Surgeon RSR action, AICS stock, moddified mag to feed WSM) except for the barrel which is on order from ROCK. So I have had some time to do as much research on 7WSM and better options. The problem is I jumped the gun and bought all the dies (redding comp set)...
  6. C

    buckmark advice

    Hey all. I have a some questions about a buckmark I am looking at. I can purchase it used for 279 + tax with one mag. It seams to be clean and in good shape. Second, it is a slab side, I want to put on a tac/sol round barrel can this be done since it came with the slab side? What are your...
  7. M

    Gunsmithing Broke an X-Mark Pro trigger, need advice

    The finger lever broke off at the adjustment screw, must have inadvertantly bumped it while it was out of the stock. anyway, I'm looking for a LH replacement trigger. I noticed on Rifle Basix website that only their "K" type triggers will fit a rifle originally fitted with the x-mark pro, and...
  8. C

    6.5x47 on the way--need advice on bullet

    As much as I'd love to shoot the 140's, I'm reading this case is not designed for them. I have it narrowed down to the 130 Berger hunting vld, the 123 Scenar or the 130 Swampworks. I have experience with Bergers (7wsm-180 hunting vld) and love it, so I'm leaning that way, but the 123 scenar...
  9. P

    Need advice on AR-15 upper

    Hello, I have a Seekins AR-15 lower inbound (yahoo!) and I need an upper for it. I bought a RRA lpk for the stripped lower, but will put in a Geissele DMR or JP trigger soon. I want to shoot out to 600 yards, so I am thinking a 18-20" barrel with 1:7 or 1:8 twist so to stabilize 77 / 80 gr...
  10. veezer

    Need advice on 50bmg

    I have decided to get a 50 and I have got it down to 3: Windrunner 96, Windrunner SS99, and Barrett 82. I want to be able to have fun with surplus Ball/AP/Tracer ammo and be able to do some long range accurate shooting. I know the 82 doesnt shoot nearly as good as the windrunners, but the...
  11. Jaeger_308

    Suppressors Suppressor advice...

    Ok, thanks to the infinite wisdom of another member here, I finally think I found out a way to get the SBR & Suppressor's I've been wanting. Question is, what Suppressor for my G19, M4 & Springfield Sage EBR ? for my MKII & 77/22 all weather, I'm thinking something from Johns Guns, but me being...
  12. W

    Gunsmithing advice

    what can i have done or do my self to my rifle that would make my gun more accurate? i have a rem 5-r leupold mark 4 mount, rings, and scope 4.5-14. everything is stock except for the trigger. i had it adjusted to around 2.5 lbs. the rifle is accurate as is but i want more if possible. i...
  13. J

    168 VLD load advice

    I have been working with the 168 VLD 2.830 OAL in my remington VTR and I shot 3 shot groups from 42.5 grains to 45.5 grains of ramshot tac in .5 increments. The 43.5 (2615 fps)grain group was .5" with both surrounding groups about 1 inch and having the same center poi. The 45 grain (2720...
  14. D

    Need some advice on should i get a AR10T?

    I am wanting for what ever reason a AR10T off and on for long time and keep on coming to conclusion they are not as accurate and take some to get use to shoot well and so on. But I keep coming up wanting on every now and then. I am at that fork in the road now again. The deal is I have no cash...
  15. barrysuperhawk

    300 Win Mag, new reloader, advice?

    A good friend of mine just had a Winchester 300 win mag rifle given to him by his dad. When he went to look at ammo, the sticker shock bout killed him and his first call to me was "teach me to reload". So, we have him set up with a single stage press, dies and goodies are on the way, as is a...
  16. J

    Rifle Scopes Advice on Spotting scope with mil reticle

    Hi, I am looking for a spotting scope with a mil reticle or any other ranging reticle. I thought about the Carl Zeiss 65* spotter with Mil Dot. If you know of any other model, please let me know. Thanks
  17. C

    What to build? Need advice please...

    So I was cleaning my bolt hunting rifle the other day, and I realized there were no markings on it other than the caliber (30-06). Out of curiosity I took off the scope mount, and discovered that it's built on a Model 1917 action. I'm guessing it's some sort of a sporter version of the 1917...
  18. F

    Rifle Scopes Optic Advice for AR10 much needed!

    Hi Guys, I am a blaster from way back but have just been bitten by the accuracy bug. I have an AR10 that is set up fairly weel in terms of the rifle itself, but I have a Super Sniper 10X on it. I like the optic very much but I want to upgrade to something that is a bit more appropriate. I...
  19. lordt313

    Advice on 1st time equipment

    I am getting ready to purchase reloading equipment because I can no longer aford factory ammo, I will be reloading one rifle in .308 and eventually want to make precision loads. i am just looking for some suggestions as far as a press, dies etc.. Thanks Taylor
  20. 1911guy

    Rifle Scopes A little advice please

    Hello. Ive been on the hide for a while now, and finally got my first High powered rifle(m1a). Just bought a mcmillan m1a stock off of gunbroker and ordering all the other little goodies i want before I send it to warbird. my question is... - what size scope objective? I actually just...