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[QUOTE=JNieman;3713797]You sound like someone who has little idea what it takes to get a company up and going and making ammunition.

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I do. And it shouldn't take more than 5 or 10 years.

I'm not sure I understand the meaning of your Stalin reference.
Is this what you are talking about?

https://youtu.be/vlozEkKU2bI

Your simian response is irrefutable.

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"The shortage of small arms ammunition is certainly not going to be addressed by "new start ups daily"".
Why not?
It is done in every other industry.

"Ammo manufacturing ain't as simple as...

I simply cannot accept that the market is not artificially manipulated. Even the toilet paper shortage has come into alignment in a very short time.
If Walmart had lines of customers winding around...

If that doesn't work out, consider enrolling in a Machine Shop class at one of the local tech schools or universities.
As a Senior, you may qualify for reduced or free tuition - especially if it...

My intentions are not to discourage you from a unique project, but as a gunsmith of 50 years I have found it very useful to let people know if their proposed project is going to be expensive. ...

I hope you have a good reason for this project, as it will be expensive, and produce little returns for your investments of time and money.

This is a typical auction purchase for me.

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My difficulty with the film is not with Mr. Luty, but with the nonsensical title.
Mr. Luty was anything but "Unshackled."

This dystopian cognitive dissonance is one area where the British excel....

In order to help your fellow man, one must have both the expertise and compassion to assist.
Smart asses are amused with themselves, but are of no real value.
Please don't be a Gufus, be a Gallant.

My feelings exactly.

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1) I can appreciate those that have noted that a gunsmithing site may not be the best place for political/social views. However as our e-media is now censoring patriotic/social views, it is a...

These bases plus weaver rings would be an easy approach.

https://www.amazon.com/Browning-Weaver-Base-Piece-Matte/dp/B00K0FXL9M

I am afraid to exercise my freedoms under the First Amendment.310987

The reason why professional Gunsmiths will not touch this project is because...
1) It is pointless (stupid.)
2) It will be very expensive for the Gunsmith. And he will have to pass the costs on to...

I have restored/conserved Sharps rifles for a museum, and it is very rewarding. Do lots of research. Move slowly. And do not try to make it better than it is. Sandpaper, bluing and such are a...

Can you supply some numbers or references?
I would have thought that a liner would not burst if properly fitted inside the original barrel.
I understand this concept if it is applied to cylinders...

I would consider taking another 9mm barrel and turning it down to make a liner.
Not being restricted to manufacturer's dimensions might make it possible to select a barrel reamer from what is on...

What do you mean by a "cut down" firing pin?

Thanks all for helping me understand that drill bits are not made from drill rod.

Is this drill rod the same as drill bits are made from?
If so, a hardware store twist drill could be selected of the appropriate size, cut or ground to the correct size and heat treated to reduce...

This is exactly what I would do. The chewing gum won't hold up.

Why the secrecy?
Some of us have piles of obsolete gun parts.
What is it from?

Is this the bolt or break action?