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  1. Spanky88

    Gunsmithing CDI Bottom Metal on HS Precision

    I came across what seamed to be a good deal at work today (I work at a gun range). A friend of mine is taking off the HS stock on his 5R and the lucky bastard is getting an AI 1.0 with the AI bipod for $600! Anyways, he offered to sell me the stock and CDI bottom metal for $400. I think this is...
  2. selfbowhunter

    coating bottom metal

    i just ordered a mcmillan stock and aftermarket steel BDL bottom metal. the metal is in the white. what is the consensus on the best coating for these type of parts? i dont mind building or buying things as long as they are not too extravagant. what do i need to do the job myself? is there...
  3. T

    Gunsmithing custom bottom metal for savage

    i have a savage 10fp old style stagered feed short action. does anyone make custom detachable mag system for it.
  4. George Mac

    Gunsmithing Baker Special and M4 bottom metal question

    If anyone here has a Baker Special stock from McMillan, can you tell me if the M4 or DD Ross bottom metal sits flush or is it recessed into the bell of the stock. Photos would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks, George
  5. 918v

    Gunsmithing Jackson Rifles Trigger & Bottom Metal ???

    I hacked my factory BM to death to accept this trigger. I wanna get a Badger M4 but am concerned about the clearance. Will these two work well together?
  6. T

    Gunsmithing Replacement STEEL bottom metal for Rem 700.....

    ....is there a drop-in replacement that does NOT require additional inletting? A true drop-in replacement. tom
  7. fordsoldier

    Gunsmithing CDI Precision Bottom metal

    I would like to thank Jeff Allen the owner of CDI Precisions for helping me with my Remmy 700 build up. I thought I was done except for the optics. But opted to go and install some bottom metal to run AISC magazines. CDI is the way to go. Talked with Jeff quite a few times before...
  8. S

    Mcmillan A5 with a AICS bottom metal??

    What are the thoughts of the AICS bottom metal on a Mcmillan A5? Thanks Lee
  9. usmc7980

    Gunsmithing PT&G bottom metal

    I know a bunch of you have used PT&G bolts but what about their bottom metal? They have a tactical style for $120.
  10. jayjaytuner

    bottom metal question

    this has prob been asked already but i couldnt find it searching.... will a surgeon detachable bottom metal, fit in a badger m5 inlet?
  11. G

    Bottom metal for a savage action?

    I am helping a friend build a savage LR rifle in 7mm RM, and he wants to have detachable mags.... Anyone know of some bottom metal that will work with a savage 116 action? (that is what he has to start with: http://www.savagearms.com/116fcss.htm ) Thanks.
  12. C

    Gunsmithing WIlliams "old style" bottom metal and the .223

    Does anyone run a .223 with the old style Williams bottom metal? Just wondering if the short follower spring fits without issue. Thanks.
  13. usmc7980

    Gunsmithing I have a metal supplier

    Not really sure if this should go in the gun smithing or for sale section. So for anybody interested, I work in the aluminum business and can get all kinds of extruded shapes, bars, rods, angles, flat plates, tubes and a variety of other random things. I can have it delivered here to my shop...
  14. C

    Gunsmithing Williams ST (short tactical) bottom metal?

    Guys, I've found a guy with one of these for sale. He say's it was originally produced for McMillan to replace the Model 70 stuff on the M40A1. My question is, is this bottom metal just the pre Oberndorf design or is it physically unique? This is what he has said about it. "I have a Williams...
  15. L

    Gunsmithing bolt metal galling on 700

    I noticed upon inspection of my Remington 700 SA that the bolt lugs show some signs of galling on one of the lugs. Its at the front of the lug Just seems to be worn down round a bit. I had the gun re chambered about 200 rounds ago. I am wondering what is a cause and remedy for this? Also the...
  16. S

    Gunsmithing Inletting Williams Bottom Metal

    Bought some used metal from a member and inletted it to my 5R stock. It was ~1/4" longer in the front to I needed to extent that area of the stock and widen the rear of the mag well area just a bit. It slips in nicely and seems to sit on the pillars well. Torqued the metal down just as with...
  17. S

    Williams bottom metal

    Anybody have experience and pics? I did search and only found limited info. All I know is that it is a drop in most of the time. Likes and dislikes would be appreciated as well as pics. Thanks
  18. Highground

    Gunsmithing Tactical Rifles DM Bottom Metal

    Does anyone have any feedback on this item? Brownells advertises it as a "drop-in fit on a BDL.
  19. J

    Gunsmithing metal work on an original gun?

    im having some dificulty in finding a gunsmith to do some work that i would like to have done. i have a factory vssf remmy .308. it has a grand total of twenty rounds down the pipe. i want to get the action timed, trued, blueprinted, etc.. , a muzzle break installed, tactical knob installed, and...
  20. K

    Savage MK2 Got extra bottom metal or where to buy?

    I have an FV and bought a new boyds stock for it. Now I don't have a trigger guard or magazine surround. I can't find it in stock anywhere either. Any of you guys get a sharpshootersupply stock and have an extra set from your bv or btvs laying around or know where I can get one?