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“Target Shooting”
” Imagine walking into a sporting goods store and approaching a salesperson with this: “Hello, I’d like to buy a ball for playing sports.” After the inevitable strange look the salesperson would probably ask, “Which sport?” “I don’t know, but I’d like…
The Fractured History of The “Buntline Special”
It was never the favorite of Wyatt Earp and was named by a writer of tall tales. Still, one can get handed to you anyway.
MHA Custom Universal Stoning Fixture
A fl exible tool to aid the gunsmith in correctly honing hammer, trigger and sear engagement surfaces
Building A Custom Mauser, Part Three
In parts one and two of this series we have shown how to prepare a Mauser action rebarreling and finishing. The action has been extensively reworked, drilled and tapped for scope mounting and checked for safety. It’s now time to add our…
Custom Heavy Barrels For Ruger Model 77/17
Ruger offers several rimfi re chamberings in their Model 77 rimfi re line. On the same scoped action using the same magazine you can add a custom .22 WMR barrel to the 77/17 rifl e or a .17 HMR barrel to the .22 WMR rifl e. The gunsmithing is quite basic resulting in a most versatile, little switch-barrel rifl e.
New Method Of Scoping The Model 94 Winchester
Mounting an optic on a Model 94 Winchester Lever Action Rifle, with the turret between the rings, isn’t easy but can be done by the care fitting and positioning of the right scope and mount.
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Le Fever Nitro Special I need assembly instructions for Le Fever Nitro Special in 12 gauge. The one I received from my customer, who also wants the shotgun reblued and fitted for new wood furniture, is in pieces. Doug Templin Doug’s Firearms…
Sales To New Gun Owners
When asked about the state of gun sales in the United States Scott Blackwell, Chief Sales Officer at the Freedom Group said, “It’s about the long-term effect on the shooting sports as a whole, as well as our industry, and how we…
Getting Familiar With The Mosin–Nagant Rifle
Technical advice applicable to the Mosin–Nagant Models 1891, 91/30, 27, 38, 39 and 44. Their actions are essentially the same.
Replacing The Extractor On A Ruger MKII Government Model
Ruger MKII Government Model are highly reliable, normally requiring few repairs and a little maintenance. Here’s how working on one created a new customer for me.
A Hard Look At 1911 Magazines
look for in the 1911.
Building a Custom Mauser, Part Two
Surplus Mausers are still great for customization. In this second issue of the series we’ll take care of the bolt handle, bolt lugs and drill and tap for scope mounting.
Gunsmithing Books
Gunsmithing and The Encyclopedia of Modern Firearms.
Squad Designated Marksman Rifles
How the Army Marksmanship Unit builds DMR rifles.
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Gun Values I need some information on a Sauer & Sohn Model 38 pistol chambered in .32 ACP. The hammer is enclosed and has a decocker. The frame is stamped CHL 7.65 along with a small Nazi eagle over a number 37.…
John M. Browning Day
In recognition of his lasting contributions to the development of firearm design and the military defense of the United States, the Utah State Legislature officially designated January 24, 2011 as John M. Browning Day. A native of Ogden, Utah, John M. Browning…
Disassembly/Reassembly of the Steyr AUG Bullpup, Part 2
A look at Austria’s famed military rifl e. Getting further into and maintaining the trigger mechanism group of this Austrian-built, military bullpup-style rifl e.
Building a Custom Mauser, Part One
Once commonly available (and cheap!) as surplus, Mausers were routinely used in sporterization and customization projects. With a little prudent selection they are still good actions to build upon.
Removing Pinned And Welded Muzzle Devices With Basic Tools
Have a muzzle device you need gone? Here is a simple process for gunsmiths who lack access to a mill or lathe.
A Primer On AR-15 Problems
Despite decades-old war stories, AR-15 rifles are rugged and reliable. However, not all ARs are created equal and even the best can have their moments.
SHOT Show 2011
Nobody can make everyone happy all the time but the NSSF seems to be trying. SHOT honcho Chris Dolnack has said the response from last year is a general consensus for hosting SHOT in January and that Las Vegas is the preferred…
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Remington XP 700 I recently received a call from a customer with what seemed to me to be an unusual request. He has a XP 700 and would like to have 4 barrels installed (individually, of course), headspaced and witness marked so…
Unique Marketing
Marketing has been defined as the processes for creating, communicating, and delivering offerings that have value for customers and society at large. This is much more than mere advertising or sales. In the words of Harvard Business School’s emeritus professor of marketing…