If you'd like to put your check from Donald to good use, how about a Bula forged receiver M14 ? (too bad it wasn't a $2k check)
this just came in:
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You'd think it would split axially if pressure were too high or material was bad, since hoop stress is 2x axial stress (if it were a free cylinder)
how is the case length vs. headspace? heaviness of crimp? (i.e., is there axial clearance for the crimped-in-bullet to stretch the case?
If you get a White Oak, you can win the National Matches ;)
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Be careful out there:
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