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I have a Howa 1500 LA, that I have put about 300 rounds through, but I have cycled the bolt quite a bit to run it in. But I have noticed right behind the one lug, the bolt has a wear mark that I'm not sure is supposed to be there. See pictures. I'm also wondering if I should lap my lugs, since...

Good day all, I noticed after mounting my Zeiss lrp s3 that the windage part of the reticle appears to be curving on the ends? The scope is currently on the middle of its travel & I’ve never seen this in any other scope any thoughts? Thank you.

need to know the best option for 3 new barrels I just got, What’s more bombproof? Will point contact from set screws really affect accuracy?

Hey guys, stumbled across a spreadsheet today that had a list of manfufacters barrels and their gas port sizes all 14.5 variants for the Daniel Defense mid length barrels had a .076 I measured mine with some Class ZZ minus gauges and it measures .074? I know manufacturer sometimes switch things...

Hey all! Might be a stupid question but I’d rather ask & be sure. I was letting family shoot my 16” Tikka .308 when I noticed these embers burning in the air around the barrel after the shot I suspect it might be unburnt powder? The rifle was clean having only 11 rounds down the barrel after a...

Hey all 👋🏽 I was wondering if someone could list the steps of properly cleaning and decreasing an AR 15 in the correct order?(I have a chrome lined barrel and phosphate chrome lined bcg) (Don’t have the money for an ultrasonic cleaner at the moment , but can budget for one in the future so feel...

Does anyone have experience with barrels from Douglas Barrels Inc from West Virginia? Curious how they compare against Bartlein, Proof, Hawk Hill, etc. Will be in need of a new 6.5CM barrel this time next year. https://www.douglasbarrels.net/

I'm running 6br on my AT using double stack AW mag + HRD 6mm spacer. The mag runs fine for the first 5-7 rounds, but then it just keep screwing up like this for the last 3-5 rds : not enough spring tension left for the last few rounds might have caused this feeding issue, I don't know..? Also...

Hello all! ,I mounted a Zeiss V4 to my ext mountain tactical rail but the objective comes bloody close to the rail. I Filed off some material so I’m able to get a thick sheet of paper through. Is that good enough? Or will the recoil cause them to touch? Cartridge is .308, thank you.

Here's the executive summary: the Wheeler is cheaper, easier to use, but less accurate. But there's an easy fix by calibrating the difference using a cheap Coke can.

ALL PRICES ARE SHIPPED. Downsizing on reamers I dont have a need for. Would also consider trades for some calibers I dont have. Message me for pictures about the specific ones your interested in. 972006 PTG .12Ga Spiral Forcing Cone Reamer $120 -----SOLD SHIPPED 202732 PTG 6mm/300WSM Finishing...

I know nothing about mausers. A friend inherited one. Argentino model 1891. It has matching serial numbers on action, barrel, and stock, so it appears all original. No idea when or where it was made. A quick search indicates that they were all chambered in 7.65x53. Is this correct? A local gun...

Hi everyone, As I get closer to completing the MK13 clone, I am starting to look for a gunsmith to finish the barrel and ultimately put everything together. Does anyone have recommendations for a gunsmith in the Southern California area? Thanks!

Hey guys, I know you’re all sick of these threads. I know there are a lot of guys pro & a lot of guys against lapping receivers. After going back & fourth I decided I would just go for it & ordered a brownells lapping tool. When I first received the tool it seemed like it had slight burrs & I...

I have a Proof research blank I want to pair with a Terminus Zeus. I will also take suggestions on other smiths. I’d just thought I’d use someone in my backyard.

Hello all, I'm curious if anyone knows where to find reliable blueprints. I have an AR15 lower because the Colt redraw is seemingly ubiquitous in many a form. I don't have much else pertaining to the AR15 upper, or the upper/lower set for the .308. If you have and would be willing to share, I...

I have a new CZ455 Stainless. Its not horrible but could be shooting a lot better. I also really don't like the factory stock and have bought a Boyd's varmint stock and a new heavy barrel for it. I'd really like to pillar bed it and am looking for someone to do the work for me. Curious to hear...

I live in NE Ohio and am looking for a reputable smith who does superb work on precision rifles. I’m looking for one who can chamber, flute, thread, crown and properly swap barrels for my bolt-action rifle. I would prefer one in Ohio, but one of the surrounding states works as well.

Good afternoon everyone, A while back I purchased a steyr safe bolt tactical in 308, it needs a picatinny rail on the receiver along with barrel threading for an AAC muzzle brake. These things need to be done perfectly since I plan to put a suppressor on it eventually. Any expertise or...