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May 2010
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7 articles · 27 pages
Page 5
Gunsmiths Boost Business
“We receive numerous calls and walk-in customers daily requiring the services and knowledge of our gunsmith. Additionally, our existing customers greatly appreciate the convenience of having a gunsmith on site — at a business they frequent, are familiar…
Pages 6–10
Disassembly, Reassembly of the SSG 3000 Rifle
An offshore-built tactical marvel, the German-built SSG 3000 is an impressive import from Sig Arms.
Pages 11–14
Working the .22 Rifle
A very common task facing professionals is the repair of rimfire rifles. The ins and outs of repairing them are best learned with time and study, not a heavy hand and iron will.
Pages 15–16
A Bedding Pillar For Long Action Remingtons
Attaining top accuracy from a long-action bolt rifle can be difficult, but it can be accomplished through careful bedding and proper use of the central action screw. It may involve the use of a different stock as well.
Pages 17–18
Build Your Own Mauser Holding Fixture
Commercial holding fixtures for Mauser receivers are available, but any ‘smith can build his own with common shop scrap.
Pages 19–23
S&W Model of 2000 Schofield .45 Revolvers
After 123 years, S&W re-introduced the famous Schofield in 2000. While not a perfectly faithful replica, this is a very shootable revolver.
Pages 24–25
Reader Forum
Colt Light Ri le I have a Colt Light Rifle chambered in 7mm Magnum in my shop. It needs an extractor, extractor plunger, and extractor spring. I called Colt and got the run-around of other numbers to call.…
In This Collection
- Gunsmiths Boost Business p. 2
- Disassembly, Reassembly of the SSG 3000 Rifle pp. 3-7
- Working the .22 Rifle pp. 8-11
- A Bedding Pillar For Long Action Remingtons pp. 14-15
- Build Your Own Mauser Holding Fixture pp. 16-17
- S&W Model of 2000 Schofield .45 Revolvers pp. 18-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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