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February 2015
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8 articles · 31 pages
Page 5
Legally Armed
For the trained, responsible firearm user, carrying a concealed handgun can be a prudent safety practice. Unlike automobile driving privileges, which despite their greater lethality enjoy interstate freedom, laws governing the right to bear arms in public vary…
Pages 6–9
MEXSAR Semi-Auto Rifle
MEXSAR Semi-Auto Ri le Disassembly of the rifle no longer called a PUMA.
Pages 10–13
A Second Bolt And Barrel For Bolt Actions
A unique bolt fitting process for fitting a pair of barrels to Remington Model 700 switch-barrel rifles.
Pages 14–18
Shotgun Eject Mystery
Diagnosing chamber issues in problem shotguns and a head scratcher.
Pages 19–22
Sako-Style Extractors On Model XP-100 Pistols
How to open the bolt face from .223 to .308, add a second bolt, and install a Tubb Speed Lock Extractor Kit on a Remington Model 700 Series rifle bolt.
Pages 23–24
It Don’t Come Easy
The life and times of a gunsmith.
Pages 25–27
Bench Blocks 101
Bench blocks come in many shapes, sizes, and uses!
Pages 28–29
Reader Forum
Spanish Shotgun What do you know about shotguns made in Spain? The only markings are on the example in my shop is “Acero Cromado Especial.” JR Weaver Mountain Man Gun Works Admittedly, we know nothing about a shotgun…
In This Collection
- Legally Armed p. 2
- MEXSAR Semi-Auto Rifle pp. 3-6
- A Second Bolt And Barrel For Bolt Actions pp. 7-10
- Shotgun Eject Mystery pp. 11-13
- Sako-Style Extractors On Model XP-100 Pistols pp. 14-17
- It Don’t Come Easy pp. 18-19
- Bench Blocks 101 pp. 20-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
MFGAxis Discussion