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August 2019
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8 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
Choate Modular Stock
Choate Machine and Tool, a manufacturer and OEM supplier of rifle stocks, shotgun magazine extensions, and firearms accessories, is offering their Choate Modular Stock (C. Mod) chassis system. As a modular design, the C. Mod allows the user…
Pages 6–8
Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight
This 1950s vintage Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight would not feed from the magazine and had a cracked buttstock. Here is how it was disassembled, assessed, and repaired.
Pages 9–14
.224 Valkyrie
While my initial tests with 90 grain bullets had some problems, improved performance with this cartridge may be fixable.
Pages 15–17
M94 Winchester Vintage Peep Sight
When asked if I could install a cusomter’s older Redfield micrometer adjustable peep sight on his top eject Model 94 .30-30 WCF rifle, my answer was right there—Yup! Darn good choice.
Pages 18–20
1911 Grip Safety
The history and fitment of safety devices for a classic handgun.
Pages 21–23
Loading Ramp Bedding Pillar Combo Installation
Here’s how the Model 700 Remington rifle, converted to single shot with a special loading ramp and serving as a dual-purpose bedding pillar with added central action screw, shoots with the best of them.
Pages 24–25
Woodworking Tool Basics
Quality tools area must for any project, including wood working. Here are the must-know basics.
Pages 26–27
Reader Forum
Single Shot Shotguns The single shot shotgun can be smoothed up for hunting or for defense. RK Campbell’s April 2019 article “Coach Gun Smooth Up” did a darn good job covering side-by-side shotguns and is about the same…
In This Collection
- Choate Modular Stock p. 2
- Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight pp. 3-5
- .224 Valkyrie pp. 6-11
- M94 Winchester Vintage Peep Sight pp. 12-14
- 1911 Grip Safety pp. 15-17
- Loading Ramp Bedding Pillar Combo Installation pp. 18-20
- Woodworking Tool Basics pp. 21-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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