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    1. shawnba67

      Is there a way to actually measure headspace?

      I AM NOT asking about go and no go guages. I am curious if there is a acceptable and repeatable way to actually measure headspace. I had read something about using tool balls to measure on another forum guy thought ge waa remembering something from hatchers notebook. Any id be veey...
    2. shawnba67

      action wrench idea.

      Im gonna rebarrel a rem 788 and am thinking of making my own action wrench by boring out a piece of 2'' stock ive got on hand to a snug fit around the reciever. then drill and tap 2 holes in side of it and cut a slit in it to clamp down with. Think of a scope ring but solid on one side. drill a...
    3. shawnba67

      Do empty rear sight screw holes weaken barrel?

      Do i need to put a plug or screw into these holes for strength? They are fairly deep and closer to the chamber than i would have put them, but i figure Big Green knows what they're doing. But with the sight removed I've changed the equation minutely. So will these empty spots be weaker empty...
    4. shawnba67

      Best expander plug style for necking up a caliber

      Im trying to figure out which expander plug style would be the best to go from 224 to 6mm. I plan on making what i need on the lathe but is the Lyman m style tge best. Or the good ole tapered plug? Or should i just put a steady long taper on a pin? Any advice is appreciated
    5. shawnba67

      Cheap online trusts?

      Cheap online trusts?? I am considering one of these $100 online trusts solely so i can efile and get through the line faster. Are they worth the 100 bucks?? Form 1 is intended route
    6. shawnba67

      Reamer bushing interchangeability

      I have a manson reamer, my first and only so far. I sprang for the removable pilot. Well now i have 5 manson pilot bushings. Next up i need a gritters type indicating rod and ptg has them $3 cheaper than manson and ptg's bushings are slightly cheaper also i cant seem to find tgrough google...
    7. shawnba67

      books or resource on feeding from magazine?

      Is there an all inclusive resource on how to make things feed from a magazine? I keep having these "ideas" on caliber conversions id like to do to things i own. I just have no idea if i could make them feed. Just wondering if there is a book that explains generally(all makes all model type) how...
    8. shawnba67

      Stainless 17hmr barrel rechamber to 17 hornet

      I have a 17hmr barrel that measures .700 " diameter if i read the CIP chart correctly the worst steel they list needs .091 wall thicknesd so. 300+.91+.91=.500ish so i should have. 200 safety margin or double the minimum. Have i missed anything? Is my math or formula way off? Im Considering it...
    9. shawnba67

      x caliber 223/308 shotgun insert, how can that be safe

      Saw these on line and I simply cant figure out how its safe. I did not in a reasonable search find any manufactures web site, only retailers who dont say much on not using them in old weak shotguns Did say break open single shot but they run the whole spectrum of strength also. While the bolt...
    10. shawnba67

      Is it unsafe to recontour a barrel?

      I read that as far as accuracy goes its in-advisable to re-contour due to stress relieving. But is it actually unsafe? Also how would turning a barrel blank be different than a re-contour?
    11. shawnba67

      Action truing/short barrel fixture question

      Hoping to save myself a few rookie mistakes. I have a 14" piece of jeep axle housing tube its 2"I'd 2.5"od. I've gathered that for action truing I need a set of bolts at 4" and 5" apart for Sa and LA respectively. I picked up 1/2-20tpi bolts and some brass rod for feet for the bolts...
    12. shawnba67

      Recomend me a brand or design of 22 can for max first shot performance please

      I finally purchased myself a lathe and well a suppressor has been on the want list for a awhile. I like the idea of building my own, but I"m not above copying a good design, but not below buying a good deal either. That all said what brand/model or design would give me the best first shot...
    13. shawnba67

      Necessary tooling for Indicating a barrel?

      So i bought a lathe and ive been self teaching in my free time, thank goodness scrap is next to worthless so it hasnt cost me much yet. I bought a couple 22rf barrels of and id like to try my hand threading, crowning and cutting a chamber. I do not have any way of indicating that bore...
    14. shawnba67

      Nics denied what can be done?

      My best friend (we will call him Ted) has a little brother who is a turd. Couple months back little brother gets arrested has no ID says he is Ted well apparently they take his word for it and process him, fast forward to know and Ted gets flat denied trying to buy a rifle. Is told we have...
    15. shawnba67

      Any dealing with Bushnell repair center?

      My for 250 was used to break the fall of my rifle ybe other day the rifle is fine thesscope is now a blurry 6x9 instead of a clear 3x9 lol anyway being a $100 scope I don't want to spend $10 to ship it back for a over néw price repair quote. Has a home ever sentone in? Was it reasonable...
    16. shawnba67

      reduced loads for low flash and noise?

      I have a 243 that id like to download to about 26-2900 fps with 75 gr or less bullets. Ive read on H4895 at 60% what other options are out there? My main goal is to reduce muzzle flash and report for night time wet work. I thought id at least try to make the ole 243 fit the bill before i try and...
    17. shawnba67

      how would you level equipment on a sloping ?

      I jumped the gate and bought a lathe but my garage is asphalt floored and it has a bit of slope to it ideas on what i can do get this monster up and going its 5ft long and 1000lbs if its an ounce any help ia apreciated
    18. shawnba67

      WTS: 1000rds fedral 9bp $300/or 500 rds -$150

      ALL SOLD THANK YOU have an unopened case of federal 9bp hi shok 115gr hp need some cash so these gotta go. willing to split the case but if someone wants it all before final arangement made that will trump the half case deal. Im in columbus from 8am to 5pm on weekdays. prefer pick up during...
    19. shawnba67

      single shot 410 firing pin protrusion?

      Buddy gave me a 410 that was piercing primers, checked firing pin protrusion at .115 WOW! Any who its a stevens 107b i filed her back to .070 but not sure if i should go more? Pretty proud of my radius on the end and not sure i could do it again lol any idea what the spec is? thanks
    20. shawnba67

      Arrow loss prevention?

      A fellow I work with was complaining about the number of arrows his early teenage son has been loosing in they yard.. Does any one know of a product that might help him find more of them? Like a beeping knock insert or something?
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