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Old 09-01-2014, 04:38 PM   #12
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A 30-06 is .308, RG 8U is .405 - the h o l e would be .103 too small...
No, read it again. I said .30-06 for RG58/U, not RG8/U. I suggested a .45 for RG-8 and that's about right at .452 -- of course you have to install the connector after routing the cable. Even a .44 Magnum would work -- it's usually .429 diameter.
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