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May 2019

May 2019 cover — Gunsmith Magazine, The American Gunsmith Archive

Issue 05

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7 articles · 29 pages

Page 5

#Lets Go Shooting

Shooting ranges serve a critical role in the continued growth of gun ownership and shooting sports participation. The National Shooting Sports Foundation urges everyone to join us them this August for National Shooting Sports Month. Here are some…

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Pages 6–11

Remington Model 10

Marketed as the Remington Repeating Shotgun, the Model 10 is a classic, battle-tested pump action.

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Pages 12–14

Sighting In Fixed- Sight Revolvers

Fixed sights are not readily adjustable but within a gunsmith’s ability Here’s how to do it.

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Pages 15–19

A Tale of Two Colts

decide on ideal specs for your builds.

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Pages 20–22

Doug Koenig on Gunsmithing

A skilled gunsmith can customize any gun for improved performance but it takes first hand, higher-level shooting experience to fully appreciate what those customizations need to be. Here’s a champion shooter’s view on the craft.

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Pages 23–25

Hunting Tactical

Rifles can be improved by replacing the stock. Here’s how I repurposed a Marlin 60 rifle.

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Pages 26–27

Reader Forum

Other minor fixes I’ve applied to my Flues is adding a recoil pad on the gun, though it wasn’t my best work. That line adjacent to the stock is DAP Plastic Wood. I’ve included some photos showing were…

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In This Collection

  1. #Lets Go Shooting p. 2
  2. Remington Model 10 pp. 3-8
  3. Sighting In Fixed- Sight Revolvers pp. 9-11
  4. A Tale of Two Colts pp. 12-16
  5. Doug Koenig on Gunsmithing pp. 17-19
  6. Hunting Tactical pp. 20-22
  7. Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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