Restoring A Forearm
Restoring a Snider with some judicious woodwork brought an old military rifle back to life.
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Winchester 70 Safety Lock I have a Post-’64 push-feed Winchester Model 70 chambered in .264 Winchester Magnum with a safety lock that will not stay in the breech bolt when under pressure from the striker spring when assembled. This particular rifle has…
Vedder Light Tuck IWB
Self defense is an increasingly popular reason for gun ownership. With some legal provision for concealed carry in every State, having the effective means of carrying is an important part of the process. Vedder’s Light Tuck IWB is a kydex holster providing…
M1 Carbine
An overview of the iconic United States military issue Personal Defense Weapon of World War Two.
Winchester Model 67A
Here’s how to repair and mount a scope on Winchester’s Model 67A rimfire rifle.
Checkering Gunstocks
A gunsmith’s overview of how he checkers a stock.
The Distressed Finish
When a customer wants a gun refinished, they usually want it brought to a bright, new luster as a general rule. However, some shooters, particularly cowboy action shooters, want a distressed or “battleworn” finish. The end result of such a finish when…
Marlin 336 Firing Pin
Parts replacement poses unique differences among firearms. Here’s how replacing the firing pin on a Marlin Model 336 lever action went.
Savage Case Extraction
Work on a Savage Model 112 revealed case extraction problems. Installation of a well-placed shim on the bolt baffle assembly solved it.
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P64 Makarov I have a P64 Makarov that locks back on the final round, sometimes in the middle of firing a magazine. It is very hard to clear. I question that it is wear related because otherwise the pistol seems sound and…
Smart Armor Cube
Smart Armor in partnership with Arrow Electronics has developed their Smart Cube, a Bluetooth-enabled smart lock monitored and controlled via i OS or Android app for securing and monitoring access. Easily installable, the 1.25" cube includes an app that tracks and monitors…
Hi-Point CF-380
Detailed disassembly and maintenance of an inexpensive .380 pistol.
Barrels For Custom AR-15s, Part 2
How barrel characteristics influence pressure, shooting military ball ammo, and determining optimal twist rates.
Making Holes Disappear
A restoration approach to handling unsightly holes in a firearm.
Ruger SR1911R Upgrade
Working Ruger’s take on a Browning classic.
Scope Leveler Device
Canting a rifle will always degrade accuracy to some extent but there are positive measures that can be taken to alleviate this on our way to reliable accuracy. Here’s how to make, install, and test a scope leveler.
Gunsmith Time
It’s time to think about time… and your bottom line.
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Noble 33A Parts I have a Noble 33A pump action rifle chambered in .22 LR. The rifle belongs to a friend and I am trying to get it into working order. I have been trying to locate extractors for some time now…
Special Ops
US Special Ops by Fred Pushies covers the history, weapons, and missions of elite military forces. It’s an broad overview of military special operations in the United States, from weapons, gear, missions, and the troops. It’s a topic that’s often of interest…
Refinishing Fine Stocks
Re inishing Fine Stocks A detailed approach to handling and refurbishing vintage gun stocks to their original luster.
Barrels For Custom AR-15s, Part 1
Barrels are the foundation rifles are built upon. Due to no fault of the barrel maker, AR-15s often don’t deliver their accuracy potential.
1871 Vetterli Conversion
Converting an old Swiss Vetterli 1871 .41 Swiss to centerfire. Here’s a modern way to conduct the conversion with the help of a 3D printer.
H&R 922 Trigger Adjustment
Conventional methods of repair won’t always get the job done in a safe and satisfactory manner. Here’s how to adjust and increase the trigger pull weight of an H&R 922 revolver.
Upgrading A Henry Lever Action
Few items of equipment add more usefulness to a rifle than a good sling. Here’s how to add one to a rimfire Henry lever action rifle.