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January 2005

January 2005 cover — Gunsmith Magazine, The American Gunsmith Archive

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7 articles · 27 pages

Page 5

Sportsmen‘s Voice Prevails in Elections

Although the recent election results came just before this issue went to press, George W. Bush’s reelection as president is old news by now. What might not be clear is how loudly the voices of hunters and shooters…

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Pages 6–10

Working the Para-Ordnance LDA Carry Companion, Part 2

Last month we cov ered the disassembly. In this issue, we’ll reassemble the LDA and troubleshoot it.

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Pages 11–14

The Poor Man’s Method for Scoping Ex-Military Rifles

Here’s a quick and dirty method for drill ing and tapping any receiver for which scope bases are available that positively ensures the scope is aligned with the bore.

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Pages 15–16

Making a Quick-Change Buttstock-Attachment System

For changing the buttstock on a rifle or shot gun, a simple quick-change attachment bolt can make the job quick and convenient.

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Pages 17–18

Installing and Testing The Pac-Lite .22 Receiver

The Tactical Solutions Pac-Lite aluminum upper receiver turns the Ruger into a lighter, more accurate .22-caliber plinker.

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Pages 19–23

Repairing and Restoring the Crosman Power Master 760

This type of rebuilding project can be a valuable learning experience for anyone who wishes to learn the mechanics of pneumatic air systems.

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Pages 24–25

Reader Forum

Winchester Model 77 Clip I have a Winchester M77. When the rifle is fired, it ejects the empty, but does not cock the gun. The bolt hangs up on the new cartridge as it goes forward, and because…

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  1. Sportsmen‘s Voice Prevails in Elections p. 2
  2. Working the Para-Ordnance LDA Carry Companion, Part 2 pp. 3-7
  3. The Poor Man’s Method for Scoping Ex-Military Rifles pp. 9-13, 22
  4. Making a Quick-Change Buttstock-Attachment System pp. 14-15
  5. Installing and Testing The Pac-Lite .22 Receiver pp. 16-17
  6. Repairing and Restoring the Crosman Power Master 760 pp. 18-22
  7. Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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