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February 2006

February 2006 cover — Gunsmith Magazine, The American Gunsmith Archive

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7 articles · 29 pages

Page 5

“First Shots”: A Chance to Give Handgun Shooting a Try

There are 40 million Americans who actively enjoy target shooting and hunting. But for newcomers the biggest challenge is knowing how to get started. Anew program from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), “First Shots,” provides a free…

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Pages 6–13

Working the Browning Lever-Action BL-17

The V-Max strikes again! Here’s how to take down, reassemble, and troubleshoot the sweet little BL-17 and its cousin the BL-22.

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Pages 14–15

The Long and Short Of Shotgun Chambers

Older shotguns made for paper-hulled shells frequently don’t shoot worth a hoot with today’s plastic shotshells. Here’s why and what you can do about it.

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Pages 16–17

Make a Universal Scope-Reticle Adjuster

Here’s how to make a scope-reticle adjusting tool, and why you’ll find it indis pensable.

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Pages 18–20

Applying Custom Camouflage Finishes with Dura Coat

With the Dura Coat system, there’s no longer any reason why you can’t offer in-house custom camouflage finishes.

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Pages 21–25

Disassembly/Reassembly Of the Ruger KP345 .45 ACP Pistol

Ruger’s new addition to the P-Series incorporates some interesting fea tures as well as a durable and lightweight polymer frame.

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Pages 26–27

Reader Forum

Jamming Marlin 1894S I have a Marlin 1894S in caliber .44 Magnum. Occasionally, when the lever is lowered, it cannot be moved back to the firing position. The lever and bolt have to be removed in order for…

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  1. “First Shots”: A Chance to Give Handgun Shooting a Try p. 2
  2. Working the Browning Lever-Action BL-17 pp. 3-7, 16
  3. The Long and Short Of Shotgun Chambers pp. 8-9
  4. Make a Universal Scope-Reticle Adjuster pp. 10-13
  5. Applying Custom Camouflage Finishes with Dura Coat pp. 14-16
  6. Disassembly/Reassembly Of the Ruger KP345 .45 ACP Pistol pp. 17-21
  7. Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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