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A press release I received recently indicated that the Orion Sporting Group is going to trial on April 20, 2005, for a lawsuit to protect the constitutional right to hunt and shoot in the state of Virginia. “Virginia and other progressive states…
Designed by borrowing a little from S&W, CZ, and John Browning, among others, the DP51 offers a triggerpull option that’s uniquely its own.
It’s time-consuming, but you can’t go wrong by following these instruc tions from a member of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild.
The use of cast bullets in a revolver makes sense, but only when two critical dimensions are right on target.
Can you identify the problem with this pistol with the clues provided in the photos and text?
Produced in three grades from “state-of-the-art” to “work-of-art,” the Colt Model 1883 hammerless double is still one of the most highly regarded American-made shotguns.
Enfield Bolt Heads I’ve read in the Speer Reloading Manual, No. 13 that there are replaceable bolt heads that come in three different lengths to correct improper headspace on British Lee-Enfield rifles. Do you know of any possible sources for these? According…
Although the recent election results came just before this issue went to press, George W. Bush’s reelection as president is old news by now. What might not be clear is how loudly the voices of hunters and shooters were heard across the…
Last month we cov ered the disassembly. In this issue, we’ll reassemble the LDA and troubleshoot it.
Here’s a quick and dirty method for drill ing and tapping any receiver for which scope bases are available that positively ensures the scope is aligned with the bore.
For changing the buttstock on a rifle or shot gun, a simple quick-change attachment bolt can make the job quick and convenient.
The Tactical Solutions Pac-Lite aluminum upper receiver turns the Ruger into a lighter, more accurate .22-caliber plinker.
This type of rebuilding project can be a valuable learning experience for anyone who wishes to learn the mechanics of pneumatic air systems.
Winchester Model 77 Clip I have a Winchester M77. When the rifle is fired, it ejects the empty, but does not cock the gun. The bolt hangs up on the new cartridge as it goes forward, and because it is not cocked…
Do you have any idea how many instant background checks have been performed since the NICS system was instituted? I didn’t either until I read a press release issued by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) just before this issue went to…
In this issue, we’ll explain how the LDA functions and how to disassemble it. Then next month, we cover detailed reassembly and troubleshooting.
There are probably thousands of .22-caliber rimfire rifles relegated to closets or attics because the bores were neglected. Relining that bore will bring it back to life and put extra money in your pocket.
The feeding problems common with the original Star Model F can usually be solved by switching to the newer-style magazines.
At first glance it might seem similar, but any resemblance between the Accu Trigger and the Glock’s Safe Action trigger is purely superficial.
In a previous article, we used a DC motor to make a gunsmith’s lathe variable speed. Here’s a way to do it for a lot less money.
Remington M17 Assembly I’m trying to put my brother’s Model 17 back together. It seems that some mishap occurred and he ran over the shotgun. The barrel and magazine are off the gun, and I’m trying to put it back to rights.…
According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “Bullet Points” online news service, the Justice Department says that the violent crime rate fell 54 percent in the last 10 years despite an increased supply of semi-automatic firearms. During the last decade, manufacturers continued…
There are major differences between this rifle and the small-bore Golden Boy we covered in the February 2004 issue.
It’s a relatively simple job to replace those prone-to-break flat springs with springs made of round music wire.
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