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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: Fixing Gooned Screws.

    Started by W.R.Buchanan, 09-28-2019 03:49 PM
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    Tall
    04-16-2024, 11:20 PM Go to last post

  2. 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

  3. 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

  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. gunstock inletting grease

    Started by porthos, Yesterday 03:02 PM
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    Rockindaddy
    Today, 12:36 PM Go to last post

  2. Thinking about getting a gunsmithing degree/certificate/???

    Started by zymguy, 06-05-2017 08:32 PM
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    oldbear1950
    Yesterday, 11:29 PM Go to last post

  3. Stripper Clip Adaptor

    Started by Rich005, 05-10-2024 08:40 PM
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    M-Tecs
    Yesterday, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  4. Calculating scope base angle

    Started by roysha, Yesterday 11:04 AM
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    country gent
    Yesterday, 11:25 AM Go to last post

  5. Stevens 25 rimfire ??

    Started by ascast, 05-08-2024 12:10 PM
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    uscra112
    05-10-2024, 09:10 PM Go to last post

  6. "carbine" Williams, a home shop gunsmithing genius

    Started by farmbif, 01-13-2024 07:29 PM
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    Electrod47
    05-09-2024, 10:17 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by JDHasty, 04-05-2024 02:34 PM
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    6.5X284ever
    05-08-2024, 01:40 PM Go to last post

  8. Chinesesieum

    Started by Rockindaddy, 05-01-2024 10:43 PM
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    Reg
    05-08-2024, 12:28 PM Go to last post

  9. Peep sight I.D. Help

    Started by Rockingkj, 05-07-2024 02:11 AM
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    Rockingkj
    05-07-2024, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  10. Dem-Bart Micro-head for chamber reamers

    Started by Rockingkj, 05-04-2024 08:36 PM
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    M-Tecs
    05-05-2024, 11:51 PM Go to last post

  11. Bob’s Your Uncle

    Started by GregLaROCHE, 05-01-2024 10:11 AM
    • Replies: 15
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    Green Frog
    05-05-2024, 04:51 PM Go to last post

  12. Winchester 1873 help request

    Started by Texas by God, 04-06-2024 03:23 PM
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    Texas by God
    05-01-2024, 06:14 PM Go to last post

  13. Smooth as butter bolt function

    Started by nekshot, 04-30-2024 10:13 AM
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    K43
    05-01-2024, 03:13 PM Go to last post

  14. Hammer gun -new pins ?

    Started by ascast, 04-26-2024 09:00 AM
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    elmacgyver0
    04-30-2024, 11:10 PM Go to last post

  15. colt signature series 1851 Navies timing

    Started by Mountain Meadow, 04-28-2024 04:08 PM
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    Chill Wills
    04-29-2024, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  16. Where to find a 50 cal 1x36" octagonal barrel

    Started by YippyKiYay, 02-26-2024 04:35 PM
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    JDHasty
    04-28-2024, 04:35 PM Go to last post

  17. Installing mercury recoil suppressor in synthetic stock

    Started by lightload, 04-18-2024 01:21 PM
    • Replies: 17
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    akajun
    04-25-2024, 03:03 PM Go to last post

  18. Handi Rifle Scope Mounting

    Started by cwtebay, 04-23-2024 12:03 AM
    • Replies: 11
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    Shawlerbrook
    04-24-2024, 03:45 PM Go to last post

  19. Trigger action of Ruger SP101 needs adjustment

    Started by Naphtali, 04-21-2024 09:58 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    jdgabbard
    04-22-2024, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  20. Rough Cut English Walnut Stock

    Started by Rapier, 02-04-2024 12:02 PM
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    Rapier
    04-20-2024, 04:18 PM Go to last post

  21. Savage bolt head swap questions

    Started by 218bee, 04-18-2024 08:21 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    Tatume
    04-18-2024, 01:00 PM Go to last post

  22. Starrett lost a potential customer

    Started by MrWolf, 04-10-2024 06:30 PM
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    GregLaROCHE
    04-16-2024, 03:04 PM Go to last post

  23. Trick for putting pillars in a stock

    Started by JDHasty, 04-13-2024 09:40 AM
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    country gent
    04-15-2024, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  24. 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

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

    Started by pertnear, 04-01-2024 08:58 AM
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    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 1,044
    koger
    04-09-2024, 10:19 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