Model K10 High Standard Shotgun Open Rear Sight
A customer’s shotgun was hitting a foot low and a few inches left at 50 yards. Here’s how I fixed it.
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Here is what he told us: The problem isn’t the bolt stop. It’s the bolt stop release. Needle nose pliers and a tweaking of the release inward or outward is the cure. That’s all there is to it, folks. During Mr. Horn’s…
Shooting Sports Participation Trends
Analysis of Sport Shooting Participation Trends in the United States 2008- 2012, anew National Shooting Sports Foundation report, reveals that the face of America’s gun owners is changing. New target shooters—those who have taken up the sport in the last five years—are…
Maintaining The Browning X-Bolt
The predecessor of the A-Bolt has a three stage trigger that is very similar to the Winchester Model 70.
Revisiting Gain Twist, Part One
What’s old is new again! An updated look at gain twist rifling.
Glock Pistol Trouble Points
Glocks are dirt reliable but sometimes need our help. These remedies and safety checks will keep them running.
A Savage Attack On An Old Shotgun, Part One
Careful work can turn an inexpensive gun into a prized possession.
Unilateral Locking Lug Lapping
An often overlooked link in the accuracy/precision chain is asymmetrical bolt locking lug contact within the receiver.
Reader Forum
Custom Ruger I was very interested in Paul Mazan’s article on customizing an ugly pistol (“Ruger P-Series Custom Touches”, September 2013.) It was very well written and informative. I like the work he did on the frame, trigger, guard, and slide release.…
Crowdfunding
From Action Target Newsletter (actiontarget.com). In the old days, if you wanted money to finance a project or new business you could talk to local business investors, obtain a small business loan, or beg a rich uncle. If none of those worked,…
Working The Ruger P89
A tough, rugged and reliable gun, although blocky in appearance, it is very serviceable.
Custom Rimfire Handgun Cleaning Rod
Important tips on cleaning those .22 rimfire semi-automatic pistols for best accuracy.
Requiem For A Gunsmith, Part Two
A gunsmith reminisces over decades of hard-won knowledge.
Development History Of The Modern In-line Muzzle Loading Rifle
The original builder of modern in-line muzzle loaders tells his tale.
Inexpensive 1911 Safety Upgrades
Even the cheaper 1911s can be made more reliable with these upgrades.
Reader Forum
Scoping A Mauser I read your article "Scoping 1896 Mauser Actions" by Wendell Deaner in the August 2013 issue and thought it was pretty good, however, I have had some issues in the past with the drilling jig you used. I have…
The Ammo Drought Explained With Math
Despite claims to the contrary, the lack of ammunition on your dealer’s shelf is not a government conspiracy. Some simple math demonstrates howa slight uptick in demand can quickly exhaust available supply. Consider .22LR ammunition. The industry as a whole (all manufacturers…
Working The Beretta 92FS
The ‘F’ indicates US military testing and the ‘S’ is for the enlarged hammer pin to keep the slide from flying off if it cracks.
Retention Of AR-15 Barrel Extensions
When building AR-15s, or any firearm, taking simple, proactive steps can avoid future embarrassment.
Scoping Swedish Mausers
Scoping older foreign made rifles, such as the Model 96 Swedish Mauser, results in fine shooting rifles.
Requiem For A Gunsmith, Part One
“I fought 111 fights and never took a dive.” –Mountain Rivera, Requiem For A Heavyweight “Riddle me this,” –The Riddler, Batman And Robin “You can’t handle the truth!” –Colonel Nathan R. Jessop, USMC, A Few Good Men “Sad stories don’t inspire me,…
Ruger P-Series Custom Touches
Like Rodney Dangerfield, the Ruger P-Series pistols “can’t get no respect” since being introduced in 1985. Here’s how to customize them.
Reader Forum
Remington 1100/11-87 I have a question concerning your answer in the July 2013 Reader’s Forum ( Shortening A Model 1100 Barrel.) Does the information you gave Mr. Barton Holland also apply to the Remington 11-87? The gun in question is a left…
Firearm Background Checks Increase
From Daniel Xu, outdoorhub.com. In just the first two months of 2013, firearm background checks have jumped 54 percent from the same period last year. In the aftermath of the Newtown tragedy and the current gun control debate, firearms are still selling…