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by sc928porsche
Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:28 pm
Forum: The After Hours Funnies
Topic: Latest 2008 Presidential Campaign Poll
Replies: 8
Views: 3882

Florida should have a different color and captioned cant count.
by sc928porsche
Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:21 pm
Forum: Upkeep, Repair and Restoration
Topic: Say you want to check your Mauser Headspace
Replies: 11
Views: 9326

Excessive headspace can be caused by several things. Streached or worn bolt lugs, worn lug contact on reciever, different bolt, or worn chamber. Since the bolt #s dont match, It is most likely the problem. To be certain, take your rifle to a smith and he can determine if you have excessive headspace...
by sc928porsche
Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: Upkeep, Repair and Restoration
Topic: Cleaning mil surp barrels
Replies: 16
Views: 17420

Most cleaning products do not work well on salts. To clean after shooting corrosive ammo, I rinse with hot water, Then use a bit of vinigar and water mix, rinse again and then clean with the old Hopps #9. Patch dry, and then oil.
by sc928porsche
Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:49 am
Forum: Upkeep, Repair and Restoration
Topic: caustic cleaning products?
Replies: 9
Views: 9389

To clean metal parts, Brake Kleen (automotive store) works well, but keep it away from wood finishes.