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				<title>Dustin Robinet started the topic Shipping resource. in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:51:24 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With all of the juggling of laws we are going through these days I have been in need of a legitimate source for shipping laws. We do online auctions and when I am doing shipping I am finding sources that say conflicting things. Specific point of concern is antique and black powder firearms. Any help would be greatly appreciated. </p>
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				<title>Dustin Robinet replied to the topic Wood stock touch up. in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:47:23 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I would look into stockdocusa.com I watch the owner/operator restore a stock while i watch in like 15 minutes. I have been using his products for years with a lot of success. Nueblue is amazing, his tints and hand rubbed finish are very easy to use. I have not had a whole lot of success with the rust neutralizer but in its defense I only tried it&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22115"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/wood-stock-touch-up/#post-271057" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Hubert Robertson replied to the topic Fire Damage in safe in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:49:05 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Biggest problem is that smoke/soot is very corrosive.<br />
As far as metallurgy, (engineer’s viewpoint) wood starts igniting less than 500 deg. Plastic would begin melting. As previously stated, stocks only sooted? Good to go. I’ve encountered guns with full annealed springs. Not safe. As Gene indicated about rimfires, I had a Colt Woodsman that the&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22111"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/fire-damage-in-safe/#post-271014" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>William Taber replied to the topic Fire Damage in safe in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:06:34 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What Gene said.  If the wood/plastic is only smoke damage, and springs are good, most likely safe.  I have done several fire gun issues.  That smokey smell is hard to get out.  Simple green works well for that.</p>
<p>Bill</p>
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				<title>Randy Ridley started the topic Teslong no longer honors GCA discount code in the forum AGI Students</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:14:10 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tried to purchase a borescope from Teslong using the code &#8220;GCA&#8221; at checkout per the &#8220;Our Partners&#8221; page on this site. Teslong&#8217;s check out process reports that as an invalid code.</p>
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				<title>Gene Kelly replied to the topic Fire Damage in safe in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:33:35 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Steven: I have restored some extremely fire damaged guns successfully. I will state that Caliber really matters.  A .22LR for the most part the metallurgy won&#8217;t be of major concern. On the other hand, a .44 Magnum Cylinder would be something that I would be much more causation about. </p>
<p>One key thing to test is the springs. If they have full&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22107"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/fire-damage-in-safe/#post-270937" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Steven Stout started the topic Fire Damage in safe in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:20:04 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gentelmen,<br />
I had a customer bring in 19 guns rifles, pistols, shotguns, revolvers that where is his gun safe when his house burn down. All of the firearms had light surface rust and the finish was affected by soot damage. The ones I&#8217;ve cleaned up so far have cleaned up very well with kroil, 000 steel wool,Simple Green, and the ultra sonic cleaner&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22106"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/fire-damage-in-safe/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>David Orosco replied to the topic Gun Bluing in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:38:10 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wow, that&#8217;s a lot of information about blueing. I&#8217;ve been doing if for almost a year now and the Du-lite system works very well. I have traveled all over the nation and Texas seems to be the capital of firearms. With this said, I have blued vintage firearms for the most picky enthusiast and they are very satisfied with the results. </p>
<p>With help&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22103"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/gun-bluing/#post-270917" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Mark Foster replied to the topic IDENTIFY TRIGGER GROUP HOUSING in the forum AGI Students</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:50:04 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Definitely a Steyr Aug trigger group</p>
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				<title>Hubert Robertson replied to the topic IDENTIFY TRIGGER GROUP HOUSING in the forum AGI Students</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:49:11 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Seems reminiscent in internal configuration of the Ruger LC carbine. </p>
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				<title>Joseph LaJoy replied to the topic Remington 11-87 20 gauge not fireing in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:56:46 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sorry for so long in this update. The issue is that when everything is together the fore-end wood does not hold the barrel in place. So when you chamber the shell the barrel movies forward and then causes a headspace issues. It just took me to the point of looking at little detail before i noticed it.  </p>
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				<title>Joseph LaJoy replied to the topic IDENTIFY TRIGGER GROUP HOUSING in the forum AGI Students</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:49:05 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wow, that is the first time I have saw one of those. It has a lot of similarities to AK. I am going to have to check out the Aug trigger group a little more. </p>
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				<title>Gene Kelly replied to the topic IDENTIFY TRIGGER GROUP HOUSING in the forum AGI Students</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:40:11 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>James: That appears to be a Steyr Aug Trigger Group Assembly. I would say that with about 90% certainly just with with a quick look at the picture. </p>
<p>Best, Gene Kelly</p>
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				<title>KEVIN JAMES PFEIFER started the topic IDENTIFY TRIGGER GROUP HOUSING in the forum AGI Students</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:06:48 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a trigger group housing that came from a collection of firearms we are selling for a customer. It does not go to any of the firearms he had. I have no idea what firearm it goes to. It is all plastic except for the springs. 6&#8243; long, 1.5&#8243; tall, 1 3/8 wide. I can provide more pictures and details if you can help me identify this. email&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22096"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/identify-trigger-group-housing/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Robert Dunn replied to the topic Springfield Armory Echelon in the forum General Discussion Area</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:20:09 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nice work on this course, Mark! It is extremely difficult to film oneself and you did an excellent job, which made editing a pleasure. 🙂</p>
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				<title>Robert Wolters replied to the topic Gunsmith Liability Insurance in the forum Gunsmithing Business Q&#038;A</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:00:17 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi David, I went with Lockton last December after they were on GCA Live. Go back and watch Novembers show. Im in Phoenix and home based shop mine came in at 1300.00. quick and easy to work with. Bob</p>
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				<title>Randy Ridley replied to the topic Gunsmith Liability Insurance in the forum Gunsmithing Business Q&#038;A</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:03:23 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I just accepted Lockton Affinity&#8217;s quote for me. Home based business but in a shop, not the home. Liability only + coverage of customers firearms left with me. Quote was for ~$1500/yr.</p>
<p>They said that the fee is based on what the income you receive was. The first year is completely based on an estimated income of $30,000. Next year, we&#8217;ll have a&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22089"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/gunsmith-liability-insurance/#post-270731" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Robert Armstrong replied to the topic 1911 Slide Stop in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:18:47 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks Mark. This makes a lot of sense to me. In the forum people were trying to explain it but nobody had the whole picture. About half of this was cited but in pieces.</p>
<p>Now I&#8217;m going to read this about 10 times so it&#8217;ll sink in.</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>Robert</p>
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				<title>John Planz replied to the topic This thing is happening! in the forum General Discussions</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:20:33 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You got that right Randy!  I have a decal on the back window of my pickup that my wife runs ll around town and parks at work with&#8230;.Lots of calls. Often had folks milling around the back of the truck when I come out of Tractor Supply waiting to talk to me&#8230;Visibility is good. Best one was when a County Sheriff Deputy pulled me over one&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22085"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/this-thing-is-happening/#post-270717" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>John Planz replied to the topic Gun Bluing in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:11:47 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well outlined Randy and Mark.<br />
Yeah&#8230;I guess this is what falls into the &#8220;Art and Mystery of the Craft&#8221; department the old masters and guilds were referring to in apprenticeship papers! I&#8217;ve been bluing for a while and actually shut down my in-house Hot Caustic service and outsource all of the jobs I get in to our friend Steve Sanders (sorry&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22084"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/gun-bluing/#post-270716" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>John Planz replied to the topic Browning A5 education in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:36:05 -0800</pubDate>

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				<title>Mark Foster replied to the topic 1911 Slide Stop in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:01:11 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What it is supposed to do and what actually happens can be completely different.</p>
<p>In a perfect world with perfectly matched parts and ammo, the slide should stop because of recoil spring tension. It should stop JUST BEFORE the coils bind (all completely touching to form a solid mass) and the plunger slams into the frame lug. Wilson Combat&#8217;s&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22082"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/1911-slide-stop/#post-270711" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Robert Armstrong started the topic 1911 Slide Stop in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:11:06 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello Pro&#8217;s!</p>
<p>Read a thread on 1911 forum where they were all describing different answers to &#8220;what stops the slides rearward motion&#8221;. There were a lot of &#8220;experts&#8221; chiming in and now I&#8217;m confused how it operates myself.</p>
<p>Naturally, my question to the experts is how does it really stop?</p>
<p>Looking forward to having this cleared up for me.</p>
<p>Thanks in&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22081"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/1911-slide-stop/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Bob Sachlis replied to the topic Taurus Spectrum feed failure in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:38:31 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Horace, good job. Another victory for D,F&amp;R !!</p>
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				<title>William Taber replied to the topic Browning A5 education in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:29:36 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I found another interesting fact from Art.  This model Browning A5 20ga mag is the only model with a 1 extractor bolt and that 3-piece ejector.</p>
<p>Bill</p>
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				<title>Harry Yingst replied to the topic Gun Bluing in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:02:55 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Randy, that&#8217;s great info.</p>
<p>I got poisoned working with chemicals in the Navy, so I avoid them now.<br />
Cerikote appears to be the direction many companies are heading now.<br />
It&#8217;s not as pretty as real rust bluing, but it&#8217;s a lot more durable.</p>
<p>Take a look at this YouTube Channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@marknovak8255" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.youtube.com/@marknovak8255</a></p>
<p>He does a lot of restoration work on&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22077"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/gun-bluing/#post-270702" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Harry Yingst replied to the topic &#034;BOAR&#034; bore sighter in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
				<link>https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/boar-bore-sighter/#post-270701</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:47:42 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have to agree with Walter, I also have the Professional Laser<br />
Boresighter made by Wheeler, and yes, it is much easier to use.<br />
Don&#8217;t ditch the one you have now; it can come in handy at times.</p>
<p>The main thing you are trying to do is to get it on paper.<br />
Once that&#8217;s done, a trip to the range will get it dialled<br />
in completely with whatever ammo they&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22076"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/boar-bore-sighter/#post-270701" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Byron Hudson replied to the topic Just Passed in the forum Firearms Appraisal</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:18:13 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Congrats Bob, I am located downtown Pensacola…just a few miles from you I think. There is plenty of appraisal work to be had—-even in our relatively small market.  You should have no trouble staying busy with it.  The challenge is to be efficient and charge appropriately for the effort.  If I can ever help you just reach out. Monty</p>
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				<title>Dustin Schuldt changed their profile picture</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:28:48 -0800</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Ricardo Yanez&#039;s profile was updated</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:51:22 -0800</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Ricardo Yanez posted an update: How is everyone? Just setting up shop here hope everyone is [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:43:52 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How is everyone? Just setting up shop here hope everyone is fine getting to know my way around is all I&#8217;m doing. I really like everything so far like I said I&#8217;m just trying to get everything in order.</p>
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				<title>Ricardo Yanez changed their profile picture</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:41:17 -0800</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Mark Foster started the topic Springfield Armory Echelon in the forum General Discussion Area</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:16:48 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This month&#8217;s GunTech has a couple of Disassembly/Reassembly courses. The one I did was the Springfield Armory Echelon and it is my USA 250th Anniversary gift to all of you! 🙂</p>
<p>Jeff Quick wanted me to do a D&amp;R course and I chose the SA Echelon. A lot of time went into filming and editing. Robert Dunn did all of the editing and did a really nice&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22067"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/springfield-armory-echelon/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>walter blanchard replied to the topic &#034;BOAR&#034; bore sighter in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
				<link>https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/boar-bore-sighter/#post-270656</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:51:50 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Horace<br />
Like you I started with one of those also, never did like the results that I got with it. Next I bought a Bore Collimater kit, it works pretty well, was just of a pain to set up. I currently use (for last 3 years) the Professional Laser Boresighter made by Wheeler Engineering. It is quick, easy to set up and accurate for in shop bore&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22066"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/boar-bore-sighter/#post-270656" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Randy Ridley replied to the topic Gun Bluing in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:02:30 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So after some deep diving, I&#8217;ve learned a few things.</p>
<p>All bluing/blacking is a process that creates a microscopic Magnetite (Fe₃O₄) coating. The color of Magnetite is a grayish black by default. Different colors (Blue, deep blue, blue/black, black) are created by adding other things like magnesium, etc.. to the coating. Brownell&#8217;s Oxynate No. 7 c&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22065"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/gun-bluing/#post-270640" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Harry Yingst replied to the topic &#034;BOAR&#034; bore sighter in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
				<link>https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/boar-bore-sighter/#post-270636</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:53:31 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Those are very simple to use.<br />
The instructions explain what the adapters are for.</p>
<p>You can also go to YouTube and search for &#8220;laser bore sighter instructions&#8221;</p>
<p>Many companies are making them, and they work about the same.</p>
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				<title>Horace Tucker replied to the topic Kessler 128 FR in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
				<link>https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/kessler-128-fr/#post-270630</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:18:55 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I did a bit more work on this one.  I discovered that the screw would, in fact, become tight when turned clockwise.  I had removed the tipped set screw from the other end, and presumed I was dealing with the same style at the troubling end.  Turns out I was mistaken.  No big surprise there.<br />
 The pictures show the difference between the two&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22062"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/kessler-128-fr/#post-270630" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Horace Tucker started the topic &#034;BOAR&#034; bore sighter in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:57:17 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Am I the only one confused by these things?  The are shipped with multiple unmarked plastic fittings that center one end in the barrel, with a conical section for the muzzle.  I cannot seem to find any fitting that fits any gun I am trying to sight in.  They were/are cheap, and I think I know why.</p>
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				<title>Horace Tucker replied to the topic Taurus Spectrum feed failure in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:47:50 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>  I observed that the first three rounds loaded with the proper alignment, parallel to the top of the magazine.  However, when the 4th round was loaded, the first three rounds dropped at the point.  Every subsequent round after that did the same thing.  That is what allowed the top round to dip and stub.  The round below was not supporting it&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22060"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/taurus-spectrum-feed-failure/#post-270627" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Charles F Roost replied to the topic Browning A5 education in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
				<link>https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/browning-a5-education/#post-270626</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:33:30 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for the share. This is how we grow!</p>
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				<title>Randy Ridley replied to the topic Gun Bluing in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
				<link>https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/gun-bluing/#post-270609</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:28:15 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve looked at them before. It&#8217;s a cold blue process and produces a satin black finish. I need a process that produces the finish that you have on your steel. If the steel is polished to a mirror, the finish needs to be a mirror as well. As far as I can tell Oxynate No 7 is the only thing on the market that will do that now.</p>
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				<title>Harry Yingst replied to the topic Gun Bluing in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
				<link>https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/gun-bluing/#post-270606</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:13:01 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Take a look at these folks</p>
<p><a href="http://www.epi.com/black-oxide-products/chemicals-by-substrate/blackened-steel/insta-blak-333.html" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.epi.com/black-oxide-products/chemicals-by-substrate/blackened-steel/insta-blak-333.html</a></p>
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				<title>Randy Ridley replied to the topic Gun Bluing in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
				<link>https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/gun-bluing/#post-270604</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:57:51 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So cerakote is clearly the alternative for most modern firearms. What do you recommend for traditional firearms?</p>
<p>perusing forums (information that is worth exactly what I paid for it) it would appear that Oxynate No 7 gives a deep blue-black color traditionally associated with wood/steel firearms. Du-Lite gives a deep matte black finish (which is&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22055"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/gun-bluing/#post-270604" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Mark Foster replied to the topic Gun Bluing in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:26:59 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hot caustic bluing is a black oxide finish, a stable form of iron oxide that appears dark blue or black instead of the unstable red oxide we call rust. No bluing is as durable as Cerakote, or a number of other finishes. </p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a nice article from Silencer Central:<br />
<a href="https://www.silencercentral.com/blog/what-is-gun-bluing-how-to-do-it/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.silencercentral.com/blog/what-is-gun-bluing-how-to-do-it/</a></p>
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				<title>Randy Ridley started the topic Gun Bluing in the forum Ask the Pros</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:10:21 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So, I&#8217;m looking to get set up in Gun Bluing and have made some disturbing discoveries and am wondering what other gunsmiths are doing.</p>
<p>Apparently, every manufacturer of Caustic Hot Bluing Salts except Brownells has ceased manufacturing them. Even Brownells has a spotty record about having them in stock. (Oxynate No 7).</p>
<p>Du-Lite was suggested as&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22053"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/gun-bluing/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>KEVIN JAMES PFEIFER replied to the topic NEED HELP MAKING SPRING in the forum AGI Students</title>
				<link>https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/need-help-making-spring/#post-270592</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:46:42 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you. I looked at all of those sights. The one Dixie had did not work. Not sure if it was for a different caliber or what. But the dimensions were wrong. I am sending it to someone to make one. Thank you for all your help. And thank you, Steve Page.</p>
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				<title>Kevin Gwyn replied to the topic NEED HELP MAKING SPRING in the forum AGI Students</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:46:24 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I did some research and asked gemini and Chatgpt    </p>
<p>Below is what I found of course you may have already done this research.   Just trying to help</p>
<p>Best lead: Dixie Gun Works</p>
<p>Dixie currently lists two inexpensive parts specifically identified as Spanish revolver mainsprings:</p>
<p>TP0805 Spanish Revolver Mainspring<br />
TP0807 Spanish Revolver&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-22051"><a href="https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/need-help-making-spring/#post-270580" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Hubert Robertson replied to the topic Bolt Jeweling in the forum Classifieds</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:49:55 -0800</pubDate>

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				<title>Michael White replied to the topic Bolt Jeweling in the forum Classifieds</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:24 -0800</pubDate>

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				<title>Hubert Robertson replied to the topic Just Passed in the forum Firearms Appraisal</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:31:36 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A lot of great stuff comes through the doors for appraisal. Just finished doing three Lugers (including a sweet  1906 American Eagle) and an unfired Colt Python. Have a broom handle Mauser and a P38 coming tomorrow. </p>
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