Installing Sling Swivels On A Hunting Rifle
A carry strap, not to mention an actual shooting sling, is a useful accessory on a hunting rifle, but only if there are sling swivels there.
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A Unique Method of Custom Scope Base Fitting
as getting the scope reticle to optical center. Proper coaxial congruity can be most difficult to achieve in a base. Individual custom scope base fitting can be a very workable option.
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But, hey, if Chick wanted to buy anew tool I won’t argue with that. I just had to point out what I thought was incorrect info in the article. Andy Wander Upper Black Eddy, PA Right on…almost. After several unsuccessful attempts using…
Pittman-Robertson Act
The Pittman–Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, created by Nevada Senator Key Pittman and Virginia Congressman Absalom Willis Robertson, was signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt on September 2, 1937. Hunters play a vital role in funding wildlife management and conservation. Hunting…
Savage Rascal
When choosing a youth rifle, sometimes what seems to be simple isn’t as simple as it seems, but you can get lucky.
Crossbow Crank Cocking System
We find improvements on existing equipment used in shooting and hunting. I recently found one with a crossbow.
Extreme Stock Repair
Old oil soaked wood stocks are hard to repair successfully unless you know these tricks.
Revolvers And Springs
Shortcuts don’t work in shooting or gunsmithing. Learning good revolver action work yields better results than trying to drop in a quick fix.
Model 87 Ithaca Deerslayer Scope Mount
deer guns for a long time, but an optical sight makes them even better.
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Henry .22 Repeating Ri le I have three rifles in my shop that were in a house fire. The only damage is cosmetic, being surface rust and a need for rebluing. The Marlin and Mossberg can be taken down but I don’t…
The Best Gunsmiths
When selecting a gunsmith, it’s very important to know that very few are skilled at working on all types of firearms. Gunsmithing requires an extensive amount of special tools and equipment. However, it is common for them to farm out some portion…
Century Arms TP-9
A not-so-light once over with the new TP-9. If you’ve done much pistol work there are no real mysteries here, just some red flags.
Counterbalancing The Stock
In the accuracy arena, where 1/8th of a minute-of-angle increments can make a significant difference, overall rifle balance can play a huge part. Among the more useful aids in achieving stock/rifle balance will be the addition of weight to the buttstock.
A Hunter’s Finish For The Wooden Stock
times more ways to finish a wooden stock. That is a good thing. Like snowflakes, no two stock blanks are exactly alike. How could there be only one way to do this job?
Restore, Renovate, Ruin
Sometimes, the hardest part of a job is dealing with your conscience. What do you do when a customer wants a valuable antique refinished?
Savage Long-Action Model 112 Retroit
Revising a long-action Savage Model 112 bolt to an older, mediumaction Model 112 “J” series rifle ranks among the difficult but well within the realm of accomplishment.
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Simple Pro-gun Marketing Here’s a thought I’d like to share with American Gunsmith readers. I found that instead of giving old copies of the firearms magazines I read to friends when I’m through with them, I now leave them in various waiting…
Firearms Guide Updated
Impressum Media has updated their Firearms Guide DVD series (firearmsguide.com) to the third edition. Billed as the world’s most extensive firearms, ammo and air guns reference guide and schematics library on DVD for PC and Mac computers, it is an encyclopaedic reference…
The Ruger Model 77/357
A bolt action created to compete with the proven leaders in hunting rifles adds a new chambering in response to a large number of requests from the game-seeking public.
A Timney Trigger On The Model 96 Swedish Mauser
In the process of sporterizing an old Model 96 Swedish Mauser rifle, installation of a good after-market trigger was a good move.
Finishing A Gunstock
Tricks of the trade can turn a machined stock into a treasured heirloom.
An Old Mauser
Anyone who has been following my articles in American Gunsmith knows I am a fan of the Mauser action, especially the 98s and 96s. Recently, an interesting custom Mauser 98 originally assembled in the early sixties came across my bench. This rifle…
Storing Firearms
Practical tips on keeping client guns in good condition.
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Gun Parts List I need a list of names, phone numbers and addresses of people that sell new, used and old. I’ve been a subscriber for many years and certainly appreciate this. Ronald M. Will Jr. Quicksburg, VA For new parts, go straight…