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  1. "The Barrel Works"

    , defined as anything having to do with a barrel. Fire lapping Hand lapping Fire polishing Throats (& bullet fit) Chambers Crowns and Crowning Cut Rifleing Swaged Rifleing Button Rifleing Exterior grind & polish Exterior finishing Caustic Niter Cold blues Browning Barrel mounted sights

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Cutting Dovetails by KSCO

    Started by Gunload Master, 07-13-2008 12:21 AM
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    muskeg13
    10-23-2023, 05:53 PM Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Shop tips

    Started by Bret4207, 10-19-2005 09:08 AM
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    LAGS
    09-01-2023, 09:55 PM Go to last post

  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Fixing Gooned Screws.

    Started by W.R.Buchanan, 09-28-2019 03:49 PM
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    cuzinbruce
    05-26-2022, 07:24 PM Go to last post

  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Cleaning lead from bores.

    Started by Hang Fire, 12-22-2011 05:39 PM
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    OS1880
    03-26-2022, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: Firearms manuals

    Started by Boz330, 01-04-2013 11:21 AM
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    fiberoptik
    01-25-2022, 03:06 AM Go to last post

  6. Sticky Thread Sticky: Rifle barrel and action dimensions list, info needed.

    Started by lar45, 05-11-2007 10:01 PM
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    Tokarev
    11-03-2021, 10:25 AM Go to last post

  7. Sticky Thread Sticky: I need a..... Sources for parts + services

    Started by Bret4207, 09-04-2008 01:23 PM
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    BenTolson
    10-04-2021, 11:30 AM Go to last post

  8. Sticky Thread Sticky: The how to's of gunstock work

    Started by Gunfreak25, 06-10-2009 06:38 PM
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    Rapier
    07-05-2021, 12:17 PM Go to last post

  9. Sticky Thread Sticky: Common Cartridge/Rifle Twist Rate Reference List

    Started by pietro, 03-20-2014 10:57 PM
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    pietro
    07-05-2021, 10:16 AM Go to last post

  10. Sticky Thread Sticky: bluing tank

    Started by gnoahhh, 11-06-2011 07:28 PM
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    JLF
    05-02-2021, 09:51 PM Go to last post

  11. Sticky Thread Sticky: Joni Lynn's Mauser

    Started by waksupi, 04-06-2011 08:09 PM
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    mike britton
    10-05-2020, 10:57 AM Go to last post

  12. Sticky Thread Sticky: Soldering steel FYI

    Started by MBTcustom, 10-12-2012 11:17 AM
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    beezapilot
    06-06-2020, 09:39 AM Go to last post

  13. Sticky Thread Sticky: Removing Stuck Wooden Dowel and Soft Lead Sinker from a barrel

    Started by Fire_stick, 01-04-2011 03:36 AM
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    tankgunner59
    02-19-2020, 11:29 PM Go to last post

  14. Sticky Thread Sticky: GunStock Re-Finishing, The Roger Method explained with Pics

    Started by AlaskanGuy, 01-17-2014 06:44 PM
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    M-Tecs
    12-04-2018, 08:14 PM Go to last post

  15. Sticky Thread Sticky: Recoil Pad " 101"

    Started by Ben, 01-20-2012 12:58 PM
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    44Blam
    01-15-2018, 01:44 AM Go to last post

  1. Starrett lost a potential customer

    Started by MrWolf, 04-10-2024 06:30 PM
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    gc45
    Today, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  2. Trick for putting pillars in a stock

    Started by JDHasty, 04-13-2024 09:40 AM
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    country gent
    Today, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  3. Rough Cut English Walnut Stock

    Started by Rapier, 02-04-2024 12:02 PM
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    pietro
    04-12-2024, 11:06 AM Go to last post

  4. Winchester 1873 help request

    Started by Texas by God, 04-06-2024 03:23 PM
    • Replies: 14
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    Texas by God
    04-11-2024, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  5. Borescope recommendation

    Started by dverna, 04-10-2024 09:03 AM
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    JDHasty
    04-10-2024, 11:45 PM Go to last post

  6. What are your thoughts on this Rem 58 Sportsman?

    Started by pertnear, 04-01-2024 08:58 AM
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    koger
    04-09-2024, 10:19 PM Go to last post

  7. Table top lathe recommendations??

    Started by trails4u, 12-11-2023 12:44 PM
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    contender1
    04-08-2024, 10:43 AM Go to last post

  8. What should I get to get started checkering stocks?

    Started by JDHasty, 04-05-2024 02:34 PM
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    waksupi
    04-08-2024, 10:42 AM Go to last post

  9. Simple green removed color case hardened finish

    Started by poppy42, 02-23-2024 04:22 AM
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    JDHasty
    04-07-2024, 01:59 AM Go to last post

  10. Anyone familiar with Corradi triangle riffler that Woodcraft sells?

    Started by JDHasty, 03-31-2024 09:06 PM
    • Replies: 16
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    JDHasty
    04-06-2024, 04:01 PM Go to last post

  11. S&W mp shield will not cock with the mag in but cocks fine with mag out

    Started by pworley1, 04-05-2024 05:15 PM
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    pworley1
    04-06-2024, 06:17 AM Go to last post

  12. Easy $10 (3.5lb) AR15 Trigger

    Started by steve urquell, 04-03-2024 08:19 PM
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    04-05-2024, 08:09 PM Go to last post

  13. Cartridges stored in the gun stock?

    Started by ShadowMax, 03-21-2024 11:49 AM
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    WILCO
    04-05-2024, 12:26 PM Go to last post

  14. Martini 12/15 conversion

    Started by buggybuilder, 04-02-2024 07:55 PM
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    wkndwarrior
    04-04-2024, 09:16 PM Go to last post

  15. Use adhesive for peep sight on lever rifle?

    Started by cabezaverde, 06-12-2021 11:08 AM
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    fecmech
    04-04-2024, 08:10 PM Go to last post

  16. Glock 47 Trigger Problem

    Started by deltaenterprizes, 04-01-2024 06:31 PM
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    cwtebay
    04-01-2024, 10:37 PM Go to last post

  17. Homebrew parkerizing actually worked!

    Started by cheese1566, 11-27-2009 09:12 PM
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    Rapier
    03-31-2024, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  18. CNC 3 Axis Machine

    Started by Lostinidaho, 03-29-2024 10:56 PM
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    Lostinidaho
    03-30-2024, 03:39 PM Go to last post

  19. Need help tuning AR15 gas system for 358 Wildcat please :)

    Started by lar45, 03-10-2024 08:56 PM
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    Rapier
    03-28-2024, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  20. Frustrating (Amusing) Moments

    Started by TheAbe, 03-20-2024 08:03 PM
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    36g
    03-28-2024, 11:33 AM Go to last post

  21. need help finding an enfield revolver part and screw

    Started by Soundguy, 03-20-2024 10:44 AM
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    andrew375
    03-28-2024, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  22. H&R 44 mag barrel thread?

    Started by wonderwolf, 03-25-2024 03:04 PM
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    Kestrel4k
    03-26-2024, 08:14 PM Go to last post

  23. One more time with a stub

    Started by Texas by God, 03-14-2024 11:52 AM
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    jdgabbard
    03-26-2024, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  24. Re-Barrel a Winchester 1885 High Wall and change the caliber

    Started by Riceguy, 02-21-2024 12:31 PM
    • Replies: 13
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    John Taylor
    03-23-2024, 11:50 PM Go to last post

  25. NAA mini .22lr revolver problem -

    Started by schutzen-jager, 03-16-2024 09:43 AM
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    elmacgyver0
    03-23-2024, 05:17 PM Go to last post
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check