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Interview with a Gunsmith

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MoKnucker Deluxe
Full Member
Minuteman
Sep 17, 2017
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South Eastern WYO
What kind of things should a guy worry about affecting the harmonics or could change how a rifle shoots?
Like can a loose buttstock open your groups or how important is Action screw torque?
Do chassis need bedded ever?
 
What do you feel is an optimal head space distance between the go and nogo gauge? Do you use both gauges or just the go gauge with metal shims.
Do you utilize oil/coolant through the barrel while chambering? Please explain why or why not?
What brand of reamers do you like the most?
Do you feel ordering a custom reamer with a custom lead angle for the bullets you plan on shooting is a good thing?
Do you prefer reamers with live bushings and range rods for indicating?
What is the worst/funniest thing you have seen from a customers firearm?
Do you have/use a preferred bore solvent? Are there solvents/chemicals that you avoid and why?
 
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