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Question: when tapering a barrel and threading the barrel shank is there a minimum amount of metal that has to be behind the barrel shoulder? For example a 28 inch barrel threaded for a Remington 700 with a oversized recoil lug in a 338 rum. Behind the barrel shoulder where the recoil lug sets...

Hello I'm trying to see if anyone out there had rebarreled a Weatherby vanguard . I know the specs are 26mm with a 1.5 pitch however I was looking for info on cutting the counter bore for the bolt nose. I have a cutter for a .705 for the Remington 700. But it appears to be too big. Anyone...

Hello all I am looking into purchasing a welder to do small jobs. Example fixing a cracked action,attaching sights and a bolt etc My question is im not sure I can afford a tig setup. Will gas welding work for what I want to do until I can afford a tig setup? I know that everyone says stick...

Hello all I have a savage 116 that I'm looking to re barrel to a 338 rum My question is ... Is there any benefit or added strength by threading the barrel off the shoulder like a 700 opposed to threading the new barrel without a shoulder to accept the barrel nut? Also is there any logical...

Hello all I'm looking at rust bluing. I can do hot bluing but it a small shop and cost it takes to much. I was looking at rust bluing. I really like the way it looks and I enjoy the work that needs put into it it's kinda like a custom touch. My question is what's a good solution to use...

Does anyone know about M-1 rifle cal 30-06 Made in the USA by A I St Albans Vt I found a receiver for sale and I'm reading that there made by century and imported anyone have any experience with these?

Has anyone ever purchased a m1 reciever from e-sarcoinc ? If so are they good quality or junk

Hello all Recently I purchased about 500 berrys plated 45 cal 230 grain bullets My plan was to reload for my 45 super and rowland however I'm reading that they don't work all that great for rowland because they need to be kept under 1200 fps so with that said I have a lot of bullets and a...

Has anyone experienced burn marks around the breech of a glock ? This is a orange copper color burn the size of the 45acp rim around the firing pin. Also swipe marks on the primer?

Hello all Working on a project of a 460 rowland conversion. I have all the specs for the case lengths and such of the 45 acp and the 460 I'm measuring with my depth from rim for my headspace of .952 the gun chambers the go gauge and hangs up on the no go but then closes. It's catching...

Hello All I was wondering if any one has any thoughts on a good degreaser for prepping a barrel? Also what's a good time frame and temp to heat up the barrel to really get it good and cleaned. I have read some articles on submerging the barrel for 15 min in degreaser and boiling water...

Hello I have a para gi expert and it has a recoil guide and a plug. I was wondering if I could add a one or two part guide rod system or if I have to stick with a certain type Thanks

Hello all I currently have a para 1911 that when I got I gutted and put all Wilson combat bullet proof springs pins in. I'm very interested in the 460 rowland but the conversion is rather expensive. I understand I could ream the barrel but I can't find a rental. My question is with the 45 super...

Has anyone ran the 45 super through there fnx45 I know it is rated for plus + so I thought I would ask on thoughts of a 45 super

I have been reading up a lot lately on the 45 super load. I understand it can go kaboom in your hand but I find it to be a very good for ballistics. My question here is looking at pistols and the baby eagle comes to mind because of how solid it is built. I have looked around and found that the...

Hello I have been looking at two guns lately the baby eagle and the psx4 storm both chambered in 45. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with these two weapons and how you liked them and what you disliked. I own glocks and sigs and looking for something new but something that's...

Hello all I'm currently building a 308 rifle. I went to order my reamer today and noticed the 308 match reamers. I have looked around online but have a couple of questions. If you chamber to a 308 match does that mean regular 308 win rounds are out? And can you still use 308 win dies on a match...

I have a savage modle 116 that was a 338 win that was converted to a 338 rum. I have put around 15 rounds threw this gun with no problems. I was looking for a 308 varmit barrel to rebuild my savage 308 and I called a company who I will leave the name out and asked for this barrel. He was trying...

I bought a muzzel brake for my 338 build. It was from a company in Virginia and the bore needs opened up. If I calculate .030 it comes out to right around 3/8. The two questions I have is 1. Is it ok to mount on a drill press and use a 3/8 bit to open up the bore or is it a must that its reamed...

When I was looking into agi they offered a mini lathe with there course. So far I have only found a south bend lathe with a 14 inch swing and an 8 foot bed for 500 dollars its in good condition but just to big it weights almost a ton. I have seen suggestions of going with a 8 or 9 inch swing...