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Decided to go with 230 grain. I was reading that felt recoil is actually higher with the lighter weight stuff. 45acp doesn't bother me but if it was easier shooting I would have tried it. I'm going to probably load it with 4.6-4.7 of bullseye with a 1.265 COAL like I do my FMJ. I forget what the listed FPS is but it is low 800s if I remember correctly. I'm curious to see if I notice a difference in accuracy. I probably won't. Again, thanks for all of the help. You guys are great with newbies.

Just checked. Lyman says 200 grain cast, start 3.5 with 731 fps and max 4.8 at 913 fps. Sierra says jacketed at 5.8 grains (!) at 850 fps max. Ridiculous.

I need bullets and I am strongly considering buying some plated 200 or 230 grain RN 45 ACP tonight because there is a 5% sale as ridiculous as that is. My Lyman and Sierra books are extremely contradictory on loading with Bullseye. I believe the Sierra because it is about 20 years newer. I know when loading plated you use lead data, but I have read that using FMJ data subtracted by 10% also works. Is that true? Neither book has "enough" information for me. Rainer says to use FMJ data strictly. I would like to load in the ballpark of 850 FPS.

So.. Basically you just want to do it for the fun of it?

Why do you want to get into beekeeping? I know it is a popular thing but I never understood it.

Does anyone know how to sew canvas/heavy duty nylon? I decided to re purpose a sling I had, but I had a hard time sewing it. It feels like cotton canvas but melts like nylon. Otherwise I will buy a sewing awl.

We have this thread often. AR15.

Hah, I think woven paracord would be nice to carry but would probably stretch too much if I used it for shooting.

I'm looking to tinker with something small and I am interested in making my own sling. I don't know what material to use. I use USGI M1 cotton slings for a couple of rifles and I like how "grippy" it is. I feel like nylon or polypropylene would be slippery but I have not used it. strapworks.com seems to be the McMaster-Carr of straps and hardware and they offer nylon, tubular nylon, light/heavy polypropylene, polyester, seatbelt, and ribbon. I can buy cotton webbing online but I imagine not all are created equal. Suggestions?

I'm crazy busy now, so I'm likely going to ship my 700s to Remington for the trigger upgrade. It's easy now because I don't have time to tinker around. I will be keeping the barrel for now. I'm looking into a cheap stock. I'm leaning towards a Boyds stock because it's cheap and I can mod it as I see fit. I am big on balance and feel. I have never bedded a stock but I'm pretty good at furniture making so I should be okay. I will also get another bipod since I like mine. I need to take a good look at my glass and get info on it too.

Guy seems like a fool, but good for him to admit it is his fault.

I don't think you will get much more than $100 at a buyback. Seriously, someone here will buy it.

I reload so match ammo isn't a huge concern, although I do have a ton of USGI 7.62 and accompanying brass. I actually tried selling my three 700's on here awhile back and got no bites. I almost traded the .30-06 +cash for a Garand but it wasn't a good deal for me. I have another in .22-250 and I want to say 7x57. I think it is 7mm but I don't remember what 7mm.

1. I have not shot it yet. I would need to swap out scopes first which is no biggie. It currently wears a 4x Leupold and I have a different one I would like to use. I also don't have any .30-06 other than some 1957 Match stuff that is in original boxes. 2. I don't hate the stock as it is, but I prefer a more "target" style. I was actually looking at the Hogue overmold for cheapness and ease of synthetic, but I am leaning more towards a laminate stock because of the weight and balance. A polymer stock with a bipod would create a very light rifle because of the barrel profile, but I think it would be front heavy. I like a balanced rifle and I would consider adding weight to the buttstock to balance it if it is bad. 3. This is my current "precision rifle". It isn't the best shooting gun in the world by far, but I LOVE mine. The stock is perfectly shaped for me, and it is heavy but very balanced. This is not my pic, mine is a .223 with a massive Leupold and a Harris bipod. Ruger M77 MK2 Target.

LOL, I have never seen that before. If it works, good for you. I've never seen a plow on anything unibody. Is that FWD bias AWD or a true 4x4 with RWD bias and a transfercase? BTW, I haven't had to mess with fixing a snowblower other than broken pull ropes, but couldn't you rig a broken shear pin by using a bolt instead? I know you can cause hellatious damage if you pick up something but I imagine it would work in a pinch.

Adam? I'm not looking to rebarrel it for the time being. How much of a hindrance is the stock barrel? I imagine that it is probably not any cheaper than purchasing a complete rifle.

A Chinese is just as good as a Russian, weather it be a Norinco or a Sino-Soviet. Really there is no "bad" SKS. The yugos get a bad rap because many of them are trashed and people don't clean the gas ports. The only overall negative is the lack of chrome bore. I do love my Tula.

Thanks for the input guys. I appreciate it.

I have a very nice 223 "precision rifle" and I have been wanting something similar in 30 caliber for awhile now. I have a old 30-06 700 that I am considering messing around with. It has the stock 1978 thin barrel with iron sights and currently wears a Leupold Vari-x 2 and the original sporter stock. It looks like an old deer rifle and I have never used it. I would like to buy a new stock along with a bipod and throw one of my better Leupolds on it and call it a day. Is that a waste of my time? I enjoy a bit of bench shooting, I just don't know a ton about what to build/buy. I realize this sounds a bit redneck compared to aftermarket triggers and home gunsmithed bull barrels. Also, is the recall trigger an upgrade on this rifle? Sorry for the newbie questions. Thanks!

I went to cramers with the saw and purchased the chain there. So it definitely is "new" although I wouldn't be surprised if my dad was cutting roots with it and hit dirt or something. Last time I used it I was cutting 8" oak branches and was not making much progress. Do dremel chain sharpeners work? I have one.

I do add oil every time I add gas. The oil is being consumed somehow.

Chain is new. I will get a pic. Stihl model 39

I'm having some issues with a stihl chainsaw I inherited. Runs fine and I'm using stihl bar oil. I have a new chain because the old one did not work for crap. I do not remember what type it is but I had bought it from cramers. Now it seems to burn the wood I'm cutting like crazy and it doesn't seem to cut well. The bar was upside down when I got the chainsaw and I suspect it is worn. Do I need a new bar?

I would but you're on the other side of the state unfortunately. I'm hoping the funshow has some tomorrow. What is a good solvent? I have been using Hoppes. I like it. The birchwood casey copper stuff seems to work a bit better, but can't use it inside. I should try eds red but ATF mixed with acetone never impressed me.