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I did while in gunsmithing school.. actually did a few receivers, starting from raw forgings. The barrels I manufactured while working for a small custom shop in CA. So yeah, it is possible.... so long as you keep to tolerances and know how to use the machines properly. Oh, and make sure the...

I don't want this to become a political thread... the election is over and we need to work on our activism and our education of the populace. To the question at hand: If the President-elect builds his civilian defense force, given that he has claimed it will be volunteer, will joining allow...

Reminds me of a guy I met in gunsmithing school. The guy was about 45 or so, morbidly obese and wore sweats with holes in them every day. Claimed to be a marine sniper on a submarine, a plank member of the Seals, former CIA operative, a machinist and an accomplished gunsmith before he started...

Sorry about that, I meant .0035"

I always do my measurements first, to determine what head space should be on a particular receiver. I then cut to within .015 inches of the final measurement, recheck headspace (to see if my measurements are still correct) and cut 1/2 the remaining difference. I then install the receiver and...

Don - I understand now... completely forgot about companies such as Kreiger and Obermeyer. Thanks for the info.

Fluting increases surface area, so a barrel does cool faster. It also reduces weight and maintains the structural strength of a bull-barrel the same diameter as the the outer-diameter of the flutes. If it is done correctly, it gives you a cooler, stronger barrel for less weight. The flutes must...

Do they set their own prices, or does their union board set the prices? Also, do they work to keep others out of the profession? Also, some states require one to apply to act as a gunsmith (I know NY does, I assume others do as well.) At this time, there are no requirements other than the...

The problem with this is that states that accept this certification tend to use it to place pressure on those who are not certified to apply for it, which creates bureaucracy and can eventually lead to the creation of limits on the numbers of gunsmiths in the areas... similar to what has...

I stand corrected.... not sure what I was thinking of.

I believe you may have a problem with case length (.308 is standard action and .243 is short action), so you may be limited there. No bolt face changes needed, although you may have to check your stock for fit.

Just to get this back on topic (and non-political), I have done some research on the topic and have had the issue answered by the deputy Israeli Ambassador to Australia (he happens to be the father-in-law of a friend of mine). Anyone who is a citizen of Israel can apply for a firearm permit...

Holy thread resurrection Batman!

You should cut along the diameter of the barrel (as dfariswheel said)... cut it right where the receiver and the barrel meet, and I believe it is a small cut, about 1/8". I will admit to never had done any myself, most modern re-barreling work doesn't require it... So my guess is based on what...

GO gauge and NO-GO Gauge are specific to the caliber you are testing... some are interchangeable though. It is easier to buy them as you need them, keep them lightly oiled when not in use or they will rust.

Parkerizing actually lightly etches the metal, then coats it, which makes it less reflective in the light, and it will hold oil real well due to the etching. The finish itself will also hold oil better, being somewhat of a sponge when it comes to oil. If you want a real flat black color on your...

Given that the rails are going to show wear, I would just tape them off.... as well as any sensitive areas that are not going to show during normal usage. What kind of finish are you going to use?

Since you said "Best" and not "best for the value" you can always get a high-end Anshutz. But for the money, I actually prefer a Ruger 10/22 or CZ 452... both can shoot better than I can, and the Ruger can be upgraded with better barrels/bolts/stocks as my skills go up. Oh, and I do know...

First off, you want to check headspacing... might be an issue. Also, the bolt may be worn, so that it does not feed properly and causes the rounds to mis-align while feeding. You also might want to check extractor tension (to see if it is holding the round to the bolt properly) and check the...

Your best bet would probably be a piece of maple, bastogne (pronounced ba-stone), or a laminate of various colors. However, I have seen a rifle stock made out of an old fence post, and then sprayed with some plastic liner that constricted as it cured, with multiple coats being applied. Not sure...