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  1. JKPhoto

    6.5 PRC Wheeler Mods to Bergara HMR PRO

    I would like to get my factory barreled Bergara Premier HMR Pro’s chamber modified with the Alex Wheeler modifications. I live in North Jersey … Morris County. Can someone suggest the best/ most efficient/ local (if possible) way to accomplish that? I have seen reference to a T-Handle …. I...
  2. Jud96

    Calculating Freebore

    For awhile now I have been trying to mathematically figure out a way to determine optimal freebore for a given cartridge and bullet. Obviously the easy way is to send a dummy round to your smith or the reamer maker and be done. I however would like to figure out a way to accurately determine...
  3. M

    Muzzlebrake on muzzleloader?

    Hey y’all, I recently acquired a Remington Ultimate Muzzleloader, and after a bit of range time am pretty satisfied overall with it. However, at max charge with 4 pellets of 777, my shoulder is less than satisfied to say the least. I took it to my gunsmith and he was a little apprehensive about...
  4. Sgt. grizz

    What is the best lathe choice for barrel work?

    My barreling lathe just bit the dust. I’m looking for ideas for a new lathe to do Gunsmithing on. Any ideas? I am thinking of a grizzly for now. What would you do? I don’t want to rebuild my old enco 110-2033 because I am having a hard time finding parts for it; the low speed rod only works for...
  5. Bob Wright

    Need a Smith to build a SAAMI 280AI

    "Need recommendations on a Smith to put together a SAAMI spec 280AI." I have chosen a custom builder. Thanks for all the advice and time giving me great info and leads. Tough decision with all the talented people across 'Merica.
  6. 270Weatherby

    Looking for a Smith

    I would like to put together a rifle from the pieces I have: Weatherby MK V donor rifle, proof research .277 barrel blank, McMillan stock, timney trigger. I would like it cambered in .270 WBY. Any quality gunsmiths that you guys could recommend? Sent a few emails out waiting to hear back.
  7. H

    custom barrel maker in virginia

    Hello LRH community, this is my first post ever on a forum. Some friends told me I needed to get into the computer age so here it goes. I live in Va and used to build custom cabinetry, I started building guns and knives in the early 90s as a hobby, when I hurt my back in 08 I needed to get out...
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