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    585 nyati receiver build question

    I’m am plaining on building a 585 nyati rifle out of a 1917 endfield action and I’m not completely sure was all goes into it. I know that you have to open the face of the bolt up for magnum and I also know you have to rebarrel it for the new caliber.what other modifications do I have to do to...
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    585 nyati magazine follower and spring help

    Hello I am plaining on building a 585 nyati rifle and I don’t know what magazine follower to use and same for the magazine spring. I would also like to know where I can buy said magazine folder and spring. Thank you
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    585 nyati magazine folder and mag spring help

    Hello I am plaining on building a 585 nyati rifle and I don’t know what magazine follower to use and same for the magazine spring. I would also like to know where I can buy said magazine folder and spring. Thank you
  4. SwampTrooper

    Need Advice, Looking for a Checkerer

    Hello all, I’m working on restocking an old 30-06 and got the stock shape right where I want it to be, but I still need to checker the gun. I have no skills in checkering and wouldn’t want to do a lousy job. Buying the tools would be a bad investment as I would rather pay someone who knows...
  5. erikd11

    Vintage Safari Memorabilia

    Trying to find a new home for my grandfathers African safari memorabilia with someone who will appreciate it. Items include: Weatherby Sightmaster spotting scope with hardcase and tripod. 3 buffalo horn Gunsmiths Screwdrivers Various felted skins PM with offers or questions if interested
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    Anyone ever heard of this? A double rifle/drilling you can self regulate

    Apparently it's made by a gunsmith named Peter Fortner. Supposedly he makes it for everything from double rifles, to drillings of any pattern, to slug guns. I tried looking him up, but I found nothing about this. Just a bunch of Bi-Athlon rifles.
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    CZ550 American Magnum bolt knob Q's

    Thought I would use the vast experience base to help me make a decision. I just purchased an older CZ550 American Safari Magnum 458 Lott. The rifle is great and ready for some work to make is mine BUT I hate the bolt knob and bent position. My bolt action experience is with comfortable large...
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    Ruger #1 Gunsmith Recommendations (in U.S.)?

    Greetings! I'm considering having some work done on one of my Ruger #1 rifles and was wondering if anyone had a U.S. -based rifle-smith they could recommend; perhaps someone who specializes in the Ruger #1. Many Thanks!
 
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