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June 2008
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8 articles · 31 pages
Page 5
Shooting for the Future
I know I don’t need to tell you how much the future of our business depends on a continual influx of new shooters, hunters, and firearms owners. Over the years, many different programs have been implemented in an…
Pages 6–9
Disassembly and Reassembly of the Smith & Wesson i-Bolt Rifle
After a few experiments with offshore production, the handgun giant is building this premium long gun right here in the U. S.
Pages 10–13
Solving Common Problems With .22 Rimfire Handguns
To a greater extent than with centerfire guns, problems with rimfire handguns are often found to be ammo-related’and usually relatively simple to repair.
Pages 14–15
Making a Barrel Chamber Neck and Leade Section
A partial chamber reproduction of the neck and leade can serve a number of useful purposes for your customers. And everything you’ll need to make one may be right at your fingertips.
Page 16
The Gunsmith: Jack of All Trades and Master of All
No profession demands as wide a range of mechanical knowledge as that of the gunsmith
Pages 17–19
Simple Crossbow Mods for Improved Performance and Safety
The energy behind the projectile might come from a different source, but many components of the crossbow are similar to that of a firearm and can benefit from the attention of the innovative gunsmith.
Pages 20–24
Working the S&W Top-Break .38 Single Action, 2nd and 3rd Models
The .38 Single Action 2nd Model, first offered in 1877, introduced many of the features that would be applied to all subsequent Smith & Wesson top-break models.
Pages 25–29
Reader Forum
Marlin Model 19 Ejection I have a Marlin Model 19 that came into my shop today and it will not eject the shells. Can you help me figure this one out? I’ve cleaned it and the parts look…
In This Collection
- Shooting for the Future p. 2
- Disassembly and Reassembly of the Smith & Wesson i-Bolt Rifle pp. 3-6
- Solving Common Problems With .22 Rimfire Handguns pp. 7-9, 16
- Making a Barrel Chamber Neck and Leade Section pp. 10-11
- The Gunsmith: Jack of All Trades and Master of All pp. 12-13
- Simple Crossbow Mods for Improved Performance and Safety pp. 14-16
- Working the S&W Top-Break .38 Single Action, 2nd and 3rd Models pp. 17-21
- Reader Forum pp. 22-24
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