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November 2014
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7 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
Public Approval Of Hunting Highest Since 1995
The National Shooting Sports Foundation reports that a recent survey shows 79 percent of the American public approve of hunting. This marks the highest level of support for hunting since 1995, according to data compiled by Responsive Management,…
Pages 6–8
Precision Barrel Fitting, Part Eight
Part Eight is the last to appear in this series, but are you certain you’ve finished the job?
Pages 9–13
Recycling AR-15 Barrels
Because you wouldn’t trade in your car just because of a flat tire.
Pages 14–17
Computers In The Shop
As any of you know who have been following my articles in American Gunsmith, I probably come off as a crusty old dinosaur mired in the past glory of the early 19th century. However, looks, as well as…
Pages 18–20
Barrel Chamber Bevel And Case Head Position
An often overlooked area of the rifle involves the chamber mouth of the barrel in connection with case head projection.
Pages 21–25
Aftermarket Drop-In Parts
“Drop-in part” doesn’t always mean “drop in to your gunsmith’s shop with your parts” and can be used for custom work without machining and only minimal fitting.
Pages 26–27
Reader Forum
Lug Lapping I have an old (2007-8) Weatherby Vanguard, a pre-MOA model. After reading the article “Precision Barrel Fitting, Part Two” in the May 2014 issue I inspected the bolt lugs on this rifle and found some wear…
In This Collection
- Public Approval Of Hunting Highest Since 1995 p. 2
- Precision Barrel Fitting, Part Eight pp. 3-5
- Recycling AR-15 Barrels pp. 6-10
- Computers In The Shop pp. 11-14
- Barrel Chamber Bevel And Case Head Position pp. 15-17
- Aftermarket Drop-In Parts pp. 18-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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