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December 2018
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7 articles · 28 pages
Page 5
Mc Millan Adjustable A6
Gale Mc Millan began producing stocks in 1973 for himself to compete in Benchrest events. His fellow competitors began asking him to make stocks for their rifles, which led to starting his own company. Since then, Mc Millan…
Pages 6–11
Nambu Type 14
The Japanese Nambu Type 14 in 8x22mm is not as uncommon as you think. Here’s how to handle one if it should cross your bench.
Pages 12–18
Straight Bullets
Having cartridges straight and inline is critical for accuracy. Gunsmith work and customer education to ensure this happens is vital.
Pages 19–21
Installing A Curved Steel Buttplate
Classic spurred steel buttplates look nice and provide a slip-free anchor between your shoulder and the gun.
Pages 22–24
Modern Case Hardening
Finishes have advanced greatly since basic bluing. Ferritic nitrocarburizing is incredibly durable but was never aesthetically pleasing. Blacknitride+™ and Armor Ti changes that notion.
Page 25
The Country Doctor
Unless you’re running a big-time custom shop, run your gunsmith practice in the same way that an old fashioned doctor conducted his.
Page 26
Reader Forum
Hopkins & Allen I have a Hopkins & Allen XL double action revolver chambered in .38 Short Colt and marked, “PAT. MAR.28.71 JAN 5.88”. What is the estimated value of this revolver given the gun has matching serial…
In This Collection
- Mc Millan Adjustable A6 p. 2
- Nambu Type 14 pp. 3-8
- Straight Bullets pp. 9-15
- Installing A Curved Steel Buttplate pp. 16-18
- Modern Case Hardening pp. 19-21
- The Country Doctor p. 22
- Reader Forum p. 24
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