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threading a barrel for a suppressor

5/12/2024 8:27:49 PM

I have a heavy barrel savage mkii 22lr and am considering having the muzzle end turned down and threaded 1/2x28. The question is,&n...

Who Makes Custom Picatinny Rail Mounts

5/11/2024 1:32:35 AM

I�m trying to find a local machinist in the Phoenix, AZ area, but open to out of state machinists, that can make a custom picat...

Barrel threading for Marlin 45 70

5/9/2024 1:05:57 PM

I�ve got a Marlin 45-60 guide gun off to get threaded. I asked that they thread it in .578x28 because that�s what some of the&n...

Smith and Wesson Airlite 44 mag smith question

5/7/2024 1:11:22 PM

So after running a few rounds through it last week, I noticed the barrel was slightly loose. I started tinkering with it (no tools,&...

sight for marlin 336w one screw

5/4/2024 5:16:15 PM

hi there guyslooking for a front sight for marlin 336w rem model cant seem to find one anywhere. any one have any ideas with...

sight for marlin 336w one screw

5/4/2024 7:27:14 AM

hi there guyslooking for a front sight for marlin 336w rem model cant seem to find one anywhere. any one have any ideas with...

Butchered FSB repair DIY adjustable gone wrong

4/26/2024 7:02:48 AM

I have an A1 (ish) build with a brownells retro scope atop the carry handle, and I run this gun suppressed almost exclusively. <...

Cetme L build

4/10/2024 11:11:23 PM

Hi, I have a question for anyone that has built a Cetme L.When the flat is folded and clamped with C clamps, how much c...

Savage LA Choate stock inletted to take AICS bottom metal

4/9/2024 1:22:00 AM

They don't make a stock for what I needed, so I made it work.

I need to silversolder something

2/28/2024 1:54:33 AM

I have an 870 mag loop that I need to reattach to a barrel.1. What solder should I buy, the 70ma or pa or whatever ...

Need some help have a new gun design

2/23/2024 10:23:44 PM

Ok, so I have been working on this rifle design for a couple of years now. I have a semi-functional 3d printed prototype and&n...

CETME Trigger Pack Replacement

2/21/2024 3:05:46 PM

Hello, I have a CETME that is not working correctly and was looking at changing out the Trigger Pack. My question is what pack...

SandW k frame barrel

2/17/2024 2:33:40 AM

What is the thread depth on a K-frame S&W barrel? Alternatively, what is the diameter of the unthreaded portion that is next to&nbs...

Dumb Cerrosafe question

2/13/2024 1:17:19 AM

I�m trying to take a chamber cast starting from a half-pound ingot. Is there a preferred way to break/cut/melt off a small chunk to&...

Semi auto Ultimax 100 parts kit build

2/11/2024 7:02:24 PM

Not sure if this is the right place for this topic:I was wondering if anyone knew of a semi auto Ultimax 100 ever being ...

Remove silver soldered on sight base

2/11/2024 12:30:52 AM

I just got an 11/87 sbs that has a ghost ring rear sight on the receiver. I want to remove the original soldered on rear r...

1911 Breach Face Ding Indention What Caused This

2/8/2024 12:07:44 PM

The gun is a 1911 5" with reportedly 380 rounds on it. I'm currently in the process purchasing this gun 'used' (check is mailed).&nb...

Sling swivel stud material

2/4/2024 3:13:02 AM

Anyone know what type of steel sling swivel studs are made from and heat treat? I need to make a sling stud for ...

Who posted this Adding left side charging handle to AR platform

2/3/2024 10:32:49 AM

I have some questions for the op of this post.https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/-ARCHIVED-THREAD-Adding-left-side-charging-handle-to-AR-platform/49-510437/?

Vz 24 build Tight bolt

2/3/2024 3:55:09 AM

Not sure if this is just lack of rifle being fired, tight tolerances or something�s wrong. Picked this rifle up from family.&nbs...

Why the Ruger SFAR shoots shotgun patterns

1/28/2024 4:45:22 AM

Due to torn tendons in my shoulders from decades of construction work. I can no longer hold up my custom built Armalite AR10T (that&...

40 SandW to 10mm

1/27/2024 2:15:57 PM

I have a barrel labled as 10mm, but it's in fact short-chambered for 40S&W, so I'll need to ream it out another 0.142+.The quest...

Rem Arms 870 factory drilled tapped for optics 3 hole spacing

1/27/2024 12:49:17 PM

I hear �new� Rem Arms 870 shotguns that come factory drilled and tapped for an optic base have 3 holes vs the 4 hol...