Archive author
Robert K. Campbell
182 indexed articles · 2003–2024
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Articles by Robert K. Campbell
Hunting Tactical Super Sixty
Hunting Tactical, maker of the HT60 stock, now offers an upgraded Marlin 60: The Super Sixty.
Maintaining Military Bolt Action Rifles
Military bolt action rifles are decades old but can continue giving many more years of service if cared for properly. Here’s how.
Taurus G2 Pistol Improvement
These inexpensive handguns can be a good choice, especially with the modifications and attention outlined here.
Hogue Over Molded Stock
A hard look at Hogue’s rifle stocks molded from durable synthetic rubber. Are they a viable improvement?
Keeping Garands Running
How to keep America’s classic battle rifle running well.
Remington 783
Tips and procedures for working with this newer Remington rifle.
Dovetail Sights and Measurements
Typical dimensions for installing and working with sights dovetailed into pistol slides.
More on Running the 1911
Additional tips on everyone’s favorite Browning design.
Woodworking Tool Basics
Quality tools area must for any project, including wood working. Here are the must-know basics.
1911 Grip Safety
The history and fitment of safety devices for a classic handgun.
Rival Arms Glock Builds
Improving a Glock by fitting a Rival Arms slide and barrel. Here’s what to look for and practical considerations.
Starr Revolvers
Working and repairing a Civil War-era revolver.
Hunting Tactical
Rifles can be improved by replacing the stock. Here’s how I repurposed a Marlin 60 rifle.
Sighting In Fixed- Sight Revolvers
Fixed sights are not readily adjustable but within a gunsmith’s ability Here’s how to do it.
Re-Purposing Butchered Guns
A butchered pawn shop “Half Fitz” snubnose needed anew lease on life. Here’s how I converted it to a snake gun for a reasonable sale.
Rossi M37 Revolver
A take on the classic snubnose revolvers popular for concealment for years, here’s how to conduct disassembly and troubleshooting on the Rossi M37.
Coach Gun Smooth Up
Short barreled side-by-side shotguns are classic defense guns and still maintain popularity today. Here’s how to slick them up for improved use.
Marlin 60
The Marlin 60 is a ubiquitous .22 rifle and one is likely to eventually find its way into your shop. Here’s how to disassemble, maintain, functions check, and fix it.
Kimber K6s Revolver
While looking very much like a S&W J-Frame, the Kimber K6s shows some improvements.
Fitting Tombstone Grips
A guide to grip fitting procedures. I’ll demonstrate using Tombstone Grips but this will work for others.
The Seecamp Conversion
Louis Seecamp was a 1911 fan and advocate of double actions for carry. Here’s how to work common problems with his conversion.
Improved AK Trigger
Kalashnikov rifles are the most produced in history. Every firearm can benefit from an improved trigger. Here’s an evaluation and installation instructions for FIME Group’s FCG trigger for AK/RPK rifles.
Ruger Revolver Tuning
Ruger’s single-action revolvers have a deserved reputation for reliability but benefit from gunsmith attention. Here’s how to tune them up.
Lee-Enfield Rifles
Tips, myths, and common problems of a British classic.