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February 2013

February 2013 cover — Gunsmith Magazine, The American Gunsmith Archive

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8 articles · 29 pages

Page 5

Child Safety In School

Tragedy garners media attention. The masses like to rubber neck and media outlets are happy to oblige them. Unfortunately, knee jerk, irrational “solutions” come more quickly and are voiced more loudly than true causation and an understanding of…

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Pages 6–10

Close Encounter With The Taurus Raging Bull

I wouldn’t consider this hand cannon for concealed carry but, for versatility, it’s tough to beat.

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Pages 11–15

Choosing And Fitting Custom Grip Panels

More than simply a handle, stocks and grips can add function, good looks and personality to your project.

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Page 16

Contracts And Parts

Most of us in gunsmithing don’t bother much with written contracts when our customer orders work. Rather, we work from a simple repair ticket, such as sold by Brownells. These are good but aren’t really a contract which…

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Pages 17–19

A Shop-made Trigger Shoe

A potentially useful accessory for some custom projects, here’s how to make trigger shoes in your shop.

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Pages 20–23

Installing Sling Swivels On A Hunting Rifle

A carry strap, not to mention an actual shooting sling, is a useful accessory on a hunting rifle, but only if there are sling swivels there.

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Pages 24–25

A Unique Method of Custom Scope Base Fitting

as getting the scope reticle to optical center. Proper coaxial congruity can be most difficult to achieve in a base. Individual custom scope base fitting can be a very workable option.

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Pages 26–27

Reader Forum

But, hey, if Chick wanted to buy anew tool I won’t argue with that. I just had to point out what I thought was incorrect info in the article. Andy Wander Upper Black Eddy, PA Right on…almost. After…

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In This Collection

  1. Child Safety In School p. 2
  2. Close Encounter With The Taurus Raging Bull pp. 3-7
  3. Choosing And Fitting Custom Grip Panels pp. 8-12
  4. Contracts And Parts p. 13
  5. A Shop-made Trigger Shoe pp. 14-16
  6. Installing Sling Swivels On A Hunting Rifle pp. 17-20
  7. A Unique Method of Custom Scope Base Fitting pp. 21-22
  8. Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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