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March 2006
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7 articles · 30 pages
Page 5
Teenage Girls Taking Up Shotgun Sports–In Record Numbers
I didn’t know much about what interested teenage girls, even when I was a teenager myself—except that most of them were not interested in me. No doubt, I know even less about them today. That’s why I was…
Pages 6–8
Disassembly/Reassembly Of the Whitney Wolverine
Olympic Arms has brought back what was once a futuristic design that died too young.
Pages 9–17
Headspace: Exactly What Is It Anyway?
If you read enough firearms publications, you’re sure to read enough nonsense about headspace to make you want to pull your hair out. This report will answer some common questions and dispel some popular myths.
Pages 18–19
In-Shop Powder Coating: A Durable, Easy-to-Apply Finish
Thanks to the introduction of do-it-your self kits, this hard-asnails industrial metal finish is now practical for in-shop application to firearms and firearm parts.
Pages 20–22
Proper Stock-Blank Selection And Reinforcement
Damage to a rifle stock is often the result of improper blank selection and inadequate bedding. Here are some thoughts on producing a stock that will stand up to punishment and last for generations.
Pages 23–25
How to Restore Water-Damaged Guns
With the hurricanes and resultant flooding of the past couple of summers, there are thousands of water-damaged guns in immediate need of your expertise in restoration.
Pages 26–28
Reader Forum
Jammed Remington 742 Bolt I have a Remington 742 .30-06 rifle that came in with the bolt jammed to the rear of the receiver. After removing the trigger assembly, I could see that the locking lugs on the…
In This Collection
- Teenage Girls Taking Up Shotgun Sports–In Record Numbers p. 2
- Disassembly/Reassembly Of the Whitney Wolverine pp. 3-5
- Headspace: Exactly What Is It Anyway? pp. 7-13
- In-Shop Powder Coating: A Durable, Easy-to-Apply Finish pp. 14-15
- Proper Stock-Blank Selection And Reinforcement pp. 16-17, 21
- How to Restore Water-Damaged Guns pp. 18-19, 21
- Reader Forum pp. 22-24
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