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May 2007
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8 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
Firearm-Related Accidents at Record Lows
Anew report from the National Safety Council shows that accidental firearm-related fatalities continue to decline significantly, even as firearm ownership rises in the U. S. The declining trends reported by the National Safety Council are also supported by…
Pages 6–9
Disassembly/Reassembly of the Remington Model 5 Rimfire Rifle
This lightweight rimfire is likely to be much more popular than the first Remington to wear the number 5 was over a hundred years ago.
Pages 10–13
Barrel-Making Goes High-Tech
The classic Browning M2 has become a straighter shooter thanks to a new high-tech barrel that exceeds specs and enjoys preferred status with American troops.
Pages 14–15
Lap Fitting of Rifle-Bolt Locking Lugs
Symmetry of the bolt locking lug surfaces must not be overlooked when preparing a rifle for the ultimate in accuracy. Both the testing and the correction are simple enough for the do-it-yourselfer.
Pages 16–18
Add the “Midas” Touch
The gold (or silver) inlay kit from Forster can turn engraving’whether simple or complex’into a striking custom statement.
Page 19
Build a Gunsmithing Library
Minutes spent doing research in your library can often save you hours of frustration at the bench. Here are some suggestions for building that library.
Pages 20–24
Working the Ruger Old Army Percussion Revolver
The name of this Ruger offering and its initial appearance might lead you to conclude it’s a replica of a revolver from a bygone era. It isn’t.
Pages 25–27
Reader Forum
Model 422 Disassembly Could you tell me where I can find disassembly and reassembly instructions with an exploded view of the Smith & Wesson Model 422 semiautomatic pistol? Dennis Johnson Coeur d’Alene< Idaho Both your requests are answered…
In This Collection
- Firearm-Related Accidents at Record Lows p. 2
- Disassembly/Reassembly of the Remington Model 5 Rimfire Rifle pp. 3-6
- Barrel-Making Goes High-Tech pp. 7-9, 21
- Lap Fitting of Rifle-Bolt Locking Lugs pp. 10-13
- Add the “Midas” Touch pp. 14-15, 21
- Build a Gunsmithing Library p. 16
- Working the Ruger Old Army Percussion Revolver pp. 17-21
- Reader Forum pp. 22-24
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