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September 2014
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7 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
GunsmithInfo.com
Gunsmith Bob Richardson combined his interests in gunsmithing and computer programming to create GunsmithInfo.com, a resource for gunsmiths. The site includes an indexed database of American Gunsmith issues and articles dating back to April 1992 and is updated…
Pages 6–8
Precision Barrel Fitting, Part Six
More details of thread turning and headspacing are introduced as the barrel and receiver get closer to becoming a complete rifle.
Pages 9–11
AR-15 Chamber Selection, Part Three
In another batch of techno-babble, we look at bullet seating sweet spots in select chambers needed for making better ammunition—and a better performing rifle.
Pages 12–19
Thompson Center Arms Contender
It was a beautiful afternoon, not much wind and mild temperature. I was sitting in the shade under a little copse of trees on a small rise. Sandstone rocks jutted up from the pasture land and gave me…
Pages 20–22
Headspacing Pre- Cut Long Chambers
A how-to on headspacing rimless cartridge chambers cut long.
Pages 23–25
1911 Firing Pin Stops And Safeties
Recently I ran across a problem that hadn’t come into the shop in some time. A customer brought in a Philippine-produced 1911 with a firing pin stop that had fallen, ditching the firing pin and spring. This was…
Pages 26–27
Reader Forum
Renovating Sporterized M98 Mausers I just finished reading your fine article on restoring Mausers. In 1960 I renovated my Springfield 1903A3 that was sporterized when I bought it. I glass bedded the action, free floated the barrel, and…
In This Collection
- GunsmithInfo.com p. 2
- Precision Barrel Fitting, Part Six pp. 3-5
- AR-15 Chamber Selection, Part Three pp. 6-8
- Thompson Center Arms Contender pp. 9-16
- Headspacing Pre- Cut Long Chambers pp. 17-19
- 1911 Firing Pin Stops And Safeties pp. 20-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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