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  1. Looking for smiths for a couple of projects... Reline savage 25/20 and Webley work.

    Anyone have any leads or suggestions on the following?

    Wanting a 25/20 Savage Model 23b relined and rechambered (maybe a lost cause?). Sentimental value is not huge.

    Also looking for some work...
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    Anyone else dump Netflix over Rice?

    I couldn't log in to cancel my Netflix subscription fast enough after learning Susan Rice joined their board.

    I'm sure there are many other villainous scumbags on other boards that I unwittingly...
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    The only "published" data I'm aware of is...

    The only "published" data I'm aware of is Accurate Powder's new TCM Powder. They have a PDF on their site. http://www.accuratepowder.com/load-data/

    Way back when RIA released their first pistol...
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    Weird. What are you using for cleaners/chemicals?...

    Weird. What are you using for cleaners/chemicals?

    Could your black residue be carbon from the fouling it is removing from the brass?

    Does the rubber look like it is disintegrating? I suppose...
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    That is really a strange story. Dropping empty...

    That is really a strange story. Dropping empty skin cream tubes into the basement? Just odd, but I suppose not the oddest thing ever.

    Really depends upon the age. If they're post WWII, then as...
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    How much are they asking for the new style? If...

    How much are they asking for the new style?

    If you're fine with fiddly bits, it's certainly not a necessity. Even less so if you never/rarely need to change the shellholder jaws.

    I bought the...
  7. What about the gunbroker listing for $800?...

    What about the gunbroker listing for $800? http://www.gunbroker.com/item/614045193

    Oops. Just noticed the listing was for used. Looks like you'll have to be patient. Try contacting Armscor/RIA to...
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    I like the Daniel Defense fixed sights...

    I like the Daniel Defense fixed sights.

    Unfortunately, there are some sellers on ebay and aliexpress that sell really low quality knockoffs, some even have DD logos. Cheap, and they'd work in a...
  9. Thread: Cabelas service

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    I never did understand Cabela's process for...

    I never did understand Cabela's process for firearm purchases. You fill out the electronic 4473 (which I hate, BTW), and even in a state where a CHP or purchase certificate works in lieu of a NICS...
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    In the weird world of the ATF, you'd best ask...

    In the weird world of the ATF, you'd best ask them directly. I've heard from a friend of a friend that just building it longer is bad juju. Slight shortening due to repairs is OK.

    I believe all...
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    I've experienced poor accuracy with 458S...

    I've experienced poor accuracy with 458S suppressed. Not what you're describing though. Mine were inaccurate at all distances. Are you noticing any keyholing at any distance? Make sure to inspect the...
  12. Thread: &$@#Post Office

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    Forum: Our Town

    Boy, I'd say. I'm tracking a Priority package...

    Boy, I'd say. I'm tracking a Priority package that took 5 days to make a 4hr trip.

    At the current speed, it should arrive around Jan 5.


    YES, I have, fwiw. Seems to me they have some serious...
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    Local to Lewiston, huh? Just got me...

    Local to Lewiston, huh?

    Just got me wondering... As benefit, does CCI allow employees to have first dibs on production? Do they allow them to buy only so much?
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    Available when posted, at least:...

    Available when posted, at least:
    http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/0000383177/17_MACH_2_%2817HM2%29_17_Grain_V-Max_50_Rounds

    Sheesh... "out of stock" already.
  15. I'm also happy with the products and service. I...

    I'm also happy with the products and service. I didn't need/want the extra height of the ultramounts, so I installed a couple of the flush mount quick change base plates into my benchtop (installed...
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    There was a batch manufactured a couple of months...

    There was a batch manufactured a couple of months ago and many places had them listed. When they hit the shelves/sites they were gone very quickly.

    There are reports that Academy has had some...
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    I'm jealous. Come February, after months of cold...

    I'm jealous. Come February, after months of cold and wind (with not enough snow cover to make snowmobiling or even sledding possible) I'll be kicking myself for not staying in TX when I had the...
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    I agree with the general consensus. It can be...

    I agree with the general consensus. It can be done cutting down 223. I only had 5.56 NATO brass when I tried, and it all required neck turning, and definitely benefited from annealing prior to...
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    Don't know if I'd be willing to drink the beer,...

    Don't know if I'd be willing to drink the beer, but I'd most definitely be willing to feast on the lobster itself.
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    The drive may not be fried, but the file could be...

    The drive may not be fried, but the file could be corrupted. Your saying that you can't do anything with it on the wife's computer running the same software has me leaning in that direction.
    ...
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    I certainly would suggest using the Wash-n-Wax...

    I certainly would suggest using the Wash-n-Wax instead of Dawn. It really does help prevent tarnishing which happens fairly rapidly with just Dawn+LemiShine.

    I've always just used tap water, which...
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    From the outset, the 458 Socom was intended for...

    From the outset, the 458 Socom was intended for the smaller AR15 platform. It wasn't a mistake, it was a feature.

    Plus, necking up a 308 would mean blowing out the top half of the brass, and no...
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    Good idea, I just read too much into it. I'd...

    Good idea, I just read too much into it. I'd suggest building one even though you can't form brass from another.

    You picked a good time to be considering it, with Starline's planned upcoming run...
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    It has a rebated rim. You're not going to safely...

    It has a rebated rim. You're not going to safely blow out the head/web of a 308 to 458 Socom dimensions.

    Starline says they expect to ship the end of June. I'd wait, unless you can find someone to...
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    I personally would be hesitant to use 17hmr on...

    I personally would be hesitant to use 17hmr on coyote-sized or larger critters. Racoons would be the largest I'd be comfortable with.

    Others will argue, and of course shot placement is king. If...
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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