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Is the bolt lift hard without firing the live round? Have you checked a fired case for runout? And does the rear of the brass where it meets the bolt face look like the bolt is turning without turning the case? Boe

Bluefield, It could be the chamber is too polished. Try running some worn 320 grit paper in it or some scotch brite in it so the brass won't grab so hard. All you need is a good cross hatch finish. Hope it helps...

Jim, I sure you have gone through this before and you would know the answer, but in plain terms where does gunsmithing end and manufacturing begin? Is it true if a customer brings you HIS Remington 700 action to true it up and replace the barrel, Are you now a manufacturer? It seems...

I think the problem comes in with ITAR is when: What constitutes manufacturing? From what the attorney with the NRA told me last week the BATF takes the position that lets say; A customer brings a Remington 700 to your shop to replace a worn out barrel, And you do, then you are a manufacturer...

Has anyone with a 07 FFL received a letter about registering with the US State Dept. for ITAR compliance from either the ATF or the US State Dept? I have been speaking with the NRA this week and they said they may be able to help us. They also said they have had alot of calls from 07 FFL...

Marking methods 300a I have the 300A from Marking Methods I have used it since 1998. The cost on that unit when I bought it was 970.00. And it has a deep etch mode that will allow you to make a mark up to .010 deep. You can make your own stencils or Marking Methods can make them for you. It...

bluechip, That's funny!! When I read it I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants. I know it's just in fun. Boe

barrel marks Here is what we use in my shop. It's fast and easy and you can make any font, logo,or size you want on your computer.You also can mark blued barrels it leaves a white mark. Just go on the MARKING METHODS website. Boe

Try to google BEST OF THE WEST and go to the ballistic calculator. Real easy to use . You can even do 25 yard intervals. We use this program all the time for long range deer hunting. The program will go up to 2000yds...

I have been using a hawkeye borescope for about 11 years now in my shop to inspect rifle barrels. Does anyone else make cameras for the hawkeye? Called Hawkeye today their setup is 3,500. I just want to use a video monitor to look at the bore instead of the eyepiece, Or would I be better off...

If its a 700 check the extractor. I had one that came in my shop this week with the same problem. The extactor was sticking not allowing the round to chamber everytime. Boe

pillars I can't tell from the picture, do you have the pillars raised above the inlet so there is no stress induced from the stock? Boe

My shop is in norheastern N.C.

Does anyone know a GOOD stock painter? One that does what he says he can do. And follows instructions. I got one back today that was the wrong color and looked like someone that did'nt know how to paint painted it. I could have painted it flat black with a brush and looked better than this...

I'm inletting a ST1000F stock for a Hall M action. The problem is, if I bed the tang level with the stock the bolt cocking piece hits the stock and I would have to mill a slot for the bolt to work. The other option is to bed the action a little higher so I don't have to mill the slot and the...

Safe info Butch, PM sent. Boe

Va. Beach Blvd Butch, There is a guy on Va. Beach Blvd. that sells safes. Real nice guy, I've bought two from him. He'll give you a good price and he has them in stock. When I get in my shop in the morning I'll get his name and number for you. Boe

For sure I'm not the only one in the world to have a customer ask for this! I thought for sure someone could answer this one right away. :D Thanks, Boe

Can a Remington 700 DM be converted to use a ADL or BDL magazine box and follower? Does anyone make conversion to allow it to feed with the feed rails being cut back for the detatchable magazine? Boe

Does the 6.5-284 Shehane have any advantage over the 6.5-284 ?