Disassembly/Reassembly of the Steyr AUG Bullpup, Part I
A look at Austria’s famed military rifl e. Part II will be dedicated to the trigger mechanism which requires further coverage.
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Mystery Martini
It looks like a Martini rifl e. But is it?
Savage Model 12 Extractor Refit
Rebarreling a Savage Model 12 rifl e with a .308 Winchester-size bolt face for a PPC cartridge will require extractor replacement. Such extractors can be made by careful machining and fitting of a new part.
Rebarreling An M1 Garand
Breathing new life into an old war horse can provide satisfaction for both the gunsmith and the owner.
Diamonds In The Rough: Reluctant 1911s
Despite an earned reputation for reliability, even John Browning’s famed design can hiccup.
Reader Forum
Tightening The .30 Carbine Does RK Campbell, the author of “Tightening Up The .30 Carbine”, really recommend routing out the M1 Carbine barrel channel until there’s a whole half inch of clearance below the barrel? William R. Mc Cants We asked Mr.…
New Year Plans
Happy New Year! So, how’s your business and where is it heading? What are your plans for taking your company into the next year? How about the next fi ve? These are times of great economic uncertainty but can you honestly remember…
Getting Familiar With The P238
A new entry from SIG SAUER joins the growing parade of CCW pistols. We think you’ll be seeing more of these than those of lesser quality.
Savage Model 12 Rebuild: Stock Strengthening And Center Pillar Bedding
Some rifles can benefi t by adding a central bedding pillar as an assist to the regular front and rear bedding. The inherently accurate Savage Model 12 single shot rifl e is one of these, with the added advantage to strengthen the stock at the same time.
Duplicating Remington’s Factory High-Grade Finish
Remington’s classic finish looks a foot deep without looking like plastic. Here’s how to do it yourself.
Charter Arms Tune Up
I have respected the Charter Arms revolver line for a variety of reasons for some twenty years. The company has been around for some time under a variety of names and today MKS Supply handles distribution. These revolvers have offered an honest…
Rolling Block Renovated
Knowing what to look for, along with a dose of gunsmithing knowhow, can transform a discarded, century-old rifl e into a great shooter.
Reader Forum
Model 12 Winchester I have recently acquired an heirloom Model 12 Winchester pumptype twelve-gauge shotgun, serial #3506XX from my father. It is quite old and hasn’t been fi red for at least forty years. The problem witht the gun is the bolt…
Hunters Report They Are Hunting
Most hunters report they are going afield as much or more than they expected based on two surveys. HunterSurvey.com is run by Southwick Associates Inc., a research firm that founded the site in 2006 to help the outdoor equipment industry, government fisheries…
Disassembly/Reassembly of the Taurus 709 Slim
around this handgun you can tackle anything in the Taurus 700-series lineup.
Tightening Up The .30 Carbine
Accuracy of United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1 is pretty dismal as issued but can be improved.
Remington Model 504 Bedding Pillar and Rear Action Screw
screws located centrally and at the front receiver ring. The addition of a third action screw at the rear tang, along with a well placed pillar, adds strength to the overall bedding system.
Notes On Glock Barrels
compatibility. Here’s how to replace or improve the barrel.
Working The Uberti Lightning II Slide-Action Rifle
Originally manufactured by Colt, this ultra-fast pump is known for its speed and compact size.
Reader Forum
Marlin 1894 I have a early ‘70’s Marlin 94 in 357 mag serial number 2109XXX. The problem is when levering a cartridge through it binds up in the chamber. I have tried different bullets with a variety of ogive profiles and the…
The EPA Relents, Shows Some Sense
Never underestimate the power a simple letter or email can wield. It has been said that a single letter from a constituent represents the voice of a thousand people because the other 999 folks just didn’t bother to voice their position. A…
Working With Talon Air Rifles
These Air Force airguns are available in three calibers, barrel lengths and models that are triplets with velocities up to 1450 feet per second.
Inletting The Flobert Rifle
Inletting The Flobert Ri le The Flobert design is not like any conventional action. Inletting it proved to be a interesting challenge.
Barrel Reit For The Remington Model 504 .22 Rimfire Rifle
fitting or replacing a barrel on the Model 504 Remington 22 Target rifle. This rifle is capable of extreme accuracy with a few improvements, most notably installing of custom barrel with a more precise fit at the barrel to receiver junction.