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December 2008
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7 articles · 27 pages
Page 5
Firearms Industry Assists Veterans
In case you’re not familiar with it, Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) is a not-for-profit organization that was formed last year by companies in the shooting and outdoor-sports industries. HAVA was developed to raise awareness and to assist…
Pages 6–10
Disassembly and Reassembly of the Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol
After an introduction to global military and police markets, this new S&W auto is now rolling out to civilian buyers. You can expect it to be popular.
Pages 11–13
Converting the Ruger 10/22 to .17 Mach 2
Here’s one person’s story of the problems encountered and the solutions devised while converting this popular Ruger rifle from .22 to .17 M2.
Pages 14–16
Put a Non-Slip Grip on A Plastic Gunstock
Embossing is a practical and simple method that will put a more effective gripping surface on some of those slippery plastic stocks.
Pages 17–18
Micro-Lapping Winchester Model 70 Locking Lugs
When accuracy really counts, many factors must be considered, and this includes truing up the locking lugs on bolt-action rifles.
Pages 19–22
Working the Colt Sauer Bolt-Action Rifle
Little information exists on this superior-quality bolt action, so make sure this takedown procedure finds its way into your permanent files.
Pages 23–25
Reader Forum
Making Revolver Cylinders I have a question that you may be able to help me with. I’ve been working on firearms since 1968, specializing in long guns and also working on handguns. I am a machinist by trade…
In This Collection
- Firearms Industry Assists Veterans p. 2
- Disassembly and Reassembly of the Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol pp. 3-7
- Converting the Ruger 10/22 to .17 Mach 2 pp. 8-9, 16
- Put a Non-Slip Grip on A Plastic Gunstock pp. 10-14
- Micro-Lapping Winchester Model 70 Locking Lugs pp. 15-16
- Working the Colt Sauer Bolt-Action Rifle pp. 17-21
- Reader Forum pp. 22-24
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