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I don't know if this has happened to anyone else but be careful if you have a LimbSaver recoil pad. From reading here in TFL there are many like me that are big fans of the Limbsaver pads because they REALLY WORK when it comes to reducing recoil. I installed one on my prize .270 & I loved it...

I completed my first AR build using all PSA parts including a complete upper they sell. The upper is a PTAC 16" 1/7. I temporarily mounted some high-powered Leupold glass for initial testing. I'm a dyed-in-the-wool handloader but since this was the AR's first time out, I bought a box of Win 55gr...

I've noticed here of late a number of new posts about annealing. I've always just shot my brass 7 or 8 times (or until a neck split) then thrown the whole batch into the recycle can. Then I buy some more. Is it the high cost & scarcity of brass making annealing gain popularity (again)? Just what...

We all know that the heart of an accurate rifle starts with a good barrel. Some of the recent post in TFL got me thinking about barrels & accurate rifles. First let me say I'm talking about varmint rifle level of accuracy, not BR or 1000 M. My definition would be 3/4" regularly & even better on...

I've been reading about adjustable gas blocks for AR's. Don't know if it is a standard on high-end models or an after market add-on for AR aficionados. Sounds like a great idea, but what are the actual mechanics? That is, do they partially cover the gas hole, some type of needle valve, or...

I went to the range yesterday with my shooting buddy Joe. Joe is always buying a new gun so it was interesting to see what his latest goodie was. It was a Martlin Model XT-22VR bolt action .22 LR. To me it was no big deal, in that between us we have 6 or 8 .22's. This just looked like another...

I've never chambered a rifle barrel before, but I am trying to learn how. Please explain somethin' to a complete noob. I've been study about chamber reamers & I noticed they come in types with either a "fixed" pilot or a "live" pilot. The live pilot makes perfect sense to me, but the fixed pilot...

I just finished assembling my first AR. I built the lower with a PSA receiver & PSA parts kit. I wanted to build the upper from parts but found it was cheaper to buy the whole upper (I'm sure I'll be messin' with it later! - LOL). So on another PSA special & I got a PTAC upper (16" - 1/7" -...

I've been reading up on AR's & I came across this term used in a sentence similar to this: "This barrel is capable of mil-spec accuracy." Is that really a spec & if so what accuracy is that? TIA... ...bug :confused:

This may be just a false memory, but another thread jogged this thinking. I remember reading an article a long, long time ago by Harvey Donaldson (yes, I'm an old guy) & he was talking about a bench rifle that he had along with a block of some 30 odd specially prepped cases, probably in his...

I just finished building an AR lower from PSA with parts kit that cost a total of $153 shipped & I paid my FFL $20 to keep it all legal. I enjoyed the build & learned a lot. I'd like to state this build is a "budget" project for my learning experience & I like getting into the mechanics of the...

I just finished building my first AR lower & I'm pleased to say without a significant scratch! I used a PSA & parts kit. I bought high quality proper size punches at the hardware store & read tutorials as well as watched several YouTubes before starting. Here are a couple of questions. The roll...

I've been doing some reading & I'm still a bit confused, so I'll just ask out right. Just what is needed to convert an AR from 5.56 to 6.8mm? Just a new "Upper"? Are special magazines needed? Could just about any basic AR-15 lower be converted easily or are some brands more adaptable than...

A neighbor in my community asked if I would look at a revolver that her husband left her & determine it's possible value in order to possibly sell it. I'm definitely not a collector oriented shooter but I said I'd help. I was quite surprised to see the beautiful DA Colt she brought by. It is...

I would like to buy an older Remington 700 for building a custom rifle. As a matter of fact, I'd like to find ANY commercial older rifle - at a reasonable price (when I say this I mean beat-up). Of course all I'm really interested in is the action. Shopping gun shows & gun auction sites is not...

I've seen primers called "Benchrest" or "Match" & at an increased cost over regular primers. Is there any real difference? Can any benchrest/match shooters attest to an advantage? TIA...:confused:

I have a Ruger #3 Single-Shot that has been re-barreled to a .270 Win. The fired cases show that the firing pin is hitting off-center. It has never seemed to bother the function or accuracy of the gun. I am having it re-barreled again & this time I'm going with a cartridge that uses...

I’ve noticed that a lot of gunsmiths outsource their bluing. This got me to thinking: Is bluing a dying art/business? Is bluing difficult to learn & do professionally? What equipment/set-up is needed (especially shop/safety considerations; investment$)? Would this be a good part-time business...

Here is the latest project I’ve been seriously considering. I have a Ruger #3 single shot that I would like to re-barrel for the 6.8mm SPC to use as a medium range hunting rifle (up to 300yds). I want to use a heavy varmint weight barrel & I am an accuracy devotee. I want to optimize for...

I sat down to load some ammo today & realized that my RCBS single-stage press was a bit stiff. A few drops of oil remedied the situation. Then when I got to thinking, I can't remember when I last took my press apart & gave it a good cleaning & lube job. With a SS press my job isn't too tough...