How I Spent My Time At SHOT
Our Technical Editor’s overview of the 2013 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.
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Customizing Mosin-Nagants
Will the Mosin-Nagant rifle replace the ubiquitous Mauser M-98 as the next rifle of choice for customizing?
Thompson Center Renegade Upgrade
In upgrading a Thompson Center Renegade, here’s how I installed a Green Mountain barrel and Lyman receiver sight.
Working Box Magazines
Critical for function, here’s how to keep magazines in peak condition.
Reader Forum
Remington 1898 A customer brought in a very nice Remington 1898 side-by-side double barrel with exposed hammers. One of the hammers had been lost and he wanted it replaced. I checked all the usual places (Jack First, Numrich, DGW) and finally settled…
Secretary of Need
From Paul Erhardt, Editor, Outdoor Wire Digital Network I know who the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense is. I know most of the other members of the President’s Cabinet. But I am unfamiliar with this Secretary of Need and…
The AMT .380 Backup
need to know to keep these guns in working order.
The Relationship Of Barrel Extension Diameter To Accuracy In The AR-15, Part 2
Further quantifying the accuracy gains from the proper fitting of the barrel extension to the receiver, rebarreling and the new custom BAT Machine oversize extensions.
Building A Custom Sporter On A Budget
Don’t touch that Mauser until you read this! The traditional custom rifle may not be right for you.
Davidson Loading Ramp Remington Rifle Installation
Converting a Model 700 Remington rifle to single-shot can be done by installing a special pre-fitted, permanently bonded-in cartridge ramp.
Ruger 10/22 Tips
Hugely popular and for good reason, it seems every gun owner has Ruger’s iconic self-loading rimfire rifle. Here’s how to work them.
Reader Forum
Stock Repair Tip The January 2013 edition of American Gunsmith had some fun stuff. First, your “in-the-cover” editorial on S1249 may come in handy. We need a shooting range, here in Bastrop County, Texas. Next, “Extreme Stock Repair” by Paul Mazan was…
Invite Someone To Shoot
Shooting and gun ownership will last only as long as our interest. More people with positive gun and shooting experiences will lead to more support for guns and shooting. The best way to raise this is to directly invite new people. The…
The Winchester Model 1887
PW87 from Century Arms.
Colt Gold Cup
Browning’s 1911 has been around a long time and plenty of references are available, as well as misinformation and misinterpretation. This is especially true with the Colt Gold Cup.
Save Your Receipts!
A good system for keeping financial records will help you set fair prices for your work, stay out of trouble with the tax man and enable you to delegate bookkeeping when you become successful.
The Relationship Of Barrel Extension Diameter To Accuracy In The AR-15, Part 1
Slop in fitting the barrel extension to the upper receiver can rob your rifle of its potential accuracy.
Tracking Point
Guided smart weapons for riflemen.
Reader Forum
Marlin Barrel I plan on installing the barrel on a Marlin 70 and would like to know how to drill or file the barrel retaining pin without damaging the barrel or aluminum receiver. In examining the two Marlin M 70 schematics we…
Child Safety In School
Tragedy garners media attention. The masses like to rubber neck and media outlets are happy to oblige them. Unfortunately, knee jerk, irrational “solutions” come more quickly and are voiced more loudly than true causation and an understanding of real problems and statistics.…
Close Encounter With The Taurus Raging Bull
I wouldn’t consider this hand cannon for concealed carry but, for versatility, it’s tough to beat.
Choosing And Fitting Custom Grip Panels
More than simply a handle, stocks and grips can add function, good looks and personality to your project.
Contracts And Parts
Most of us in gunsmithing don’t bother much with written contracts when our customer orders work. Rather, we work from a simple repair ticket, such as sold by Brownells. These are good but aren’t really a contract which authorizes us to do…
A Shop-made Trigger Shoe
A potentially useful accessory for some custom projects, here’s how to make trigger shoes in your shop.