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When a customer wants a gun refinished, they usually want it brought to a bright, new luster as a general rule. However, some shooters, particularly cowboy action shooters, want a distressed or “battleworn” finish. The end result of such a finish when…
A gunsmith’s overview of how he checkers a stock.
Before refinishing a metal part on any firearm, the surface must be properly prepared. Here’s how I polish gunsmith projects.
Working on Remington’s classic .22 target rifle.
Getting started on getting good results with engraving is easier than you may think! Here’s how to begin.
Increasing efficiency, quality, and precision in firearm manufacturing.
Alloy and plastic receivers and high start up costs have led to alternate methods of finishing a firearm but hot salts bluing remains the standard all the others are compared to.
I applied 12 more coats of Dicropan IM. After applying each coat I boiled the cylinder for five minutes, removed it from the water, shook off the excess water, and allowed it to air dry. After the cylinder dried it had a…
What could be more important to a gunsmith than his tools? Here’s how to maximize their use and service life.
Ruger Mark II Pistol I just finished reading Wendell Deaner’s article on the Ruger Mark II Pistol and other models in the October 2014 issue. I would like to add a few notes based on my experience with these great little pistols.…
Part Eight is the last to appear in this series, but are you certain you’ve finished the job?
Renovating Sporterized M98 Mausers I just finished reading your fine article on restoring Mausers. In 1960 I renovated my Springfield 1903A3 that was sporterized when I bought it. I glass bedded the action, free floated the barrel, and rechambered it in .30-06…
Tips from Gunsmith William L. Henwood of Quincy, California. Fixing Age-Hardened Recoil Pads Remove the pad and soak it in automatic transmission seal restorer, commonly available at an auto parts store. Pad removal is recommended because it is unknown what exposure to…
Whether it is touching up the nickel plating, gold plating shotgun triggers or plating an entire gun, this is a job that can be done in your shop.
Will the Mosin-Nagant rifle replace the ubiquitous Mauser M-98 as the next rifle of choice for customizing?
More than simply a handle, stocks and grips can add function, good looks and personality to your project.
times more ways to finish a wooden stock. That is a good thing. Like snowflakes, no two stock blanks are exactly alike. How could there be only one way to do this job?
Practical tips on keeping client guns in good condition.
Tricks of the trade can turn a machined stock into a treasured heirloom.
A standard complaint by many single shot buffs is the inability to draw the butt stock up tightly to the frame due to the lack of a stock bolt. Here is an innovative way to get around that situation.
Copper removal is an issue in the proper maintenance of centerfire rifle bores and Ultra Bore from Dyna-Tek Coatings is a solution.
Here’s your newest new from Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade!
Tasteful fitting, fi nishing and/or replacement of grips on a newly refinished handgun can enhance performance and improve the looks.
You can do professional bluing in your shop without hot caustic salts! Brownells Dicropan IM requires minimal equipment and set up but can yield professional results.
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