rwims

I get acetone from the hardware store. it seems to work great.

People are bidding $500.00 to $600.00 for Remington barrels chamber in 308win and 223.

What is driving the price of Remington 700 barrels on Ebay so high?

Thanks guys for the information. I think this barrel will remain a 7mm-08.

I have recently acquired a 7mm-08 Remington barrel and plan on rethreading for a Turk action. I would prefer to re-chamber to a 7x57 if possible. I know even if I stay with the 7mm-08 I will have to deepen the chamber. Would it be enough to allow for the 7x57 ?

Z, is the 375 H&H in a standard length action? By the way, your work is impressive.

It's by this thought process that some of our best cartridges have been developed.

Reblueing the firearm in most cases will decrease the value.

You did good if you left there without buying! I visited their showroom in 1993 while visiting friends in Prescott. I felt like a kid in a candy store. Beautiful town too.

Vlad, I do alot of things on principle and that doesn't always equate to a financialy sound decision. I would walk in the deal, unless it was something I just had to have right away. If the seller didn't list it properly, or estimate the proper shipping, then the loss should be on him.

Thanks Tinker, that is about what I have come up with too. I disassembled it today and cleaned it. Very suprised at the overall condition. The rifle obviously has not been shot since it saw service. While looking for information on it I found a post with someone discribing the same missing parts. This must have been what had to be removed for them to bring it home.

I purchsed a Arisaka type 99 today for $40.00. The rifle is not complete. It is missing the firing pin, firing pin spring, safety, and rear sight. The mum is complete (not ground off). The person I purchased this from got it from his Grandfather who served in WWII. I'm thinking this may be a war trophy. I'm thinking of replacing the missing parts and keeping it in original conditional. The bore is dark but I haven't put a brush in it yet. the exterior is in very good condition. I don't want to spend more than the gun would be worth. My question is, how much would be a reasonable amount to spend in addition to the purchase price. Does anyone know a good source for parts in addtion to "GPC". Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, RWims

If your talking about the Dallas, Market Hall gun show, my son attended that one. He got in line at 8:15AM, the show opened at 9:00AM, and he said the line was already 75yds long. He said by 8:45AM he was feeling real good about where he was as the line had reached about 200 yds long.

Hi Strait Shooter, thanks for the response. I'm thinking this might be the prudent thing to do.

I am thinking about getting one of those food saver vacuum systems to seal my ammo for long term storage. Is anyone else doing this and if so any comments? I'm wondering how the powder would react after being in a vacuum?

I have done a touch-up using rust bluing with moderate success. The items I did blended better than cold blue. Rather than boiling the entire piece. I steamed the area that was touched up. R Wims

I appreciate everyones response. Thanks, RWims

As Clemosn pointed out , and is why I raised the question. This shoulder is not subject to repeated movement like the bolt lug area or the lugs themselves. I don't asked the question to contradict Kuhnhausen. If it heat treating is reccomended to control compression when seating the barrel or something of that nature, then good enough for me. An inquiring mind wants to know.

In Jerry Kuhnhausen's book he says after truing the inner torgue shoulder a mauser action should be re-heat treated. Is this necessary? I have not had to true any inner torque shoulders yet but I have a K-Kale Turk that me need it.

Looks like you got a good deal Don. I'll be interested in seeing a conversion to 300 H&H if you do it. rwims

No experience with Accurate No. 5 but if your punching holes and want a clean burner have you considered Bullseye?

Looks Good ! You won't be disappointed with the 7X57, it's an excellent round.

Jerry, it's been years since I've done any coyote hunting but it's a blast ! I've been working on a 22/250 Rem. for that very reason.

By your photos it's hard to tell how far off center the holes are. If at all possible take Z's advise and mill to an 8-40. If the previous is not possible the your method should work also. Make sure your weld is deep enough so you don't remove it when re-surfacing. What welding method do you plan on using? I strongly advise against Oxy-Acetalene, as you would stand a greater chance of warping your receiver.

Very nice work Skeeter. Keep us posted.