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November 2013
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7 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
Shooting Sports Participation Trends
Analysis of Sport Shooting Participation Trends in the United States 2008- 2012, anew National Shooting Sports Foundation report, reveals that the face of America’s gun owners is changing. New target shooters—those who have taken up the sport in…
Pages 6–9
Maintaining The Browning X-Bolt
The predecessor of the A-Bolt has a three stage trigger that is very similar to the Winchester Model 70.
Pages 10–13
Revisiting Gain Twist, Part One
What’s old is new again! An updated look at gain twist rifling.
Pages 14–19
Glock Pistol Trouble Points
Glocks are dirt reliable but sometimes need our help. These remedies and safety checks will keep them running.
Pages 20–22
A Savage Attack On An Old Shotgun, Part One
Careful work can turn an inexpensive gun into a prized possession.
Pages 23–25
Unilateral Locking Lug Lapping
An often overlooked link in the accuracy/precision chain is asymmetrical bolt locking lug contact within the receiver.
Pages 26–27
Reader Forum
Custom Ruger I was very interested in Paul Mazan’s article on customizing an ugly pistol (“Ruger P-Series Custom Touches”, September 2013.) It was very well written and informative. I like the work he did on the frame, trigger,…
In This Collection
- Shooting Sports Participation Trends p. 2
- Maintaining The Browning X-Bolt pp. 3-6
- Revisiting Gain Twist, Part One pp. 7-10
- Glock Pistol Trouble Points pp. 11-16
- A Savage Attack On An Old Shotgun, Part One pp. 17-19
- Unilateral Locking Lug Lapping pp. 20-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
MFGAxis Discussion