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March 2008
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7 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
Safari Club Boosts HHP’s Conservation Efforts
The Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) has announced that it will contribute $250,000 to the Hunting Heritage Partnership (HHP), a program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). The donation increases annual grant money available by 50 percent,…
Pages 6–9
Disassembly and Reassembly of the New Ruger Alaskan Rifle
Basically, the Alaskan is a version of the familiar Model 77 Mark II. But beware of the differences; there’s only one way to avoid the potential trouble that lurks beneath its floorplate.
Pages 10–12
“Slicking Up” the Smith & Wess Third Generation Pistols
Although not as “gunsmith friendly” as the M1911, the popular S&W pistols can benefit from some of the same smoothing techniques and some similar aftermarket parts.
Pages 13–14
Make a Spring Compressor For the Remington Model 700
Disassembling and reassembling the Model 700s firing-pin assembly can be tedious and tricky. But this handy shop-made spring compressor makes the job safe, simple, and quick.
Pages 15–17
Recutting and Restoring Worn Or Damaged Stock Checkering
Here’s how to amaze your customers and sweeten your cash flow with a new skill you might have hesitated to offer before.
Pages 18–22
Working the S&W Top-Break .38 Single Action 1st Model
Also known as the “Baby Russian” because of its resemblance to the .44-caliber Smith & Wesson New Model Russian, this medium-frame revolver was the first chambered for the revered .38 S&W cartridge.
Pages 23–27
Reader Forum
A Rare Topper I’ve recently received an H&R Topper Model 158 in .22 Hornet with a broken firing pin. I replaced the firing pin and spring, and test fired the gun. The firing pin pierced the primer. After…
In This Collection
- Safari Club Boosts HHP’s Conservation Efforts p. 2
- Disassembly and Reassembly of the New Ruger Alaskan Rifle pp. 3-6
- “Slicking Up” the Smith & Wess Third Generation Pistols pp. 7-9
- Make a Spring Compressor For the Remington Model 700 pp. 10-13
- Recutting and Restoring Worn Or Damaged Stock Checkering pp. 14-15, 21
- Working the S&W Top-Break .38 Single Action 1st Model pp. 17-21
- Reader Forum pp. 22-24
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