F-Class Bipod Build
Here’s how I fabricated a bipod to improve long range accuracy in F- Class competition.
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Grinding
Brush Research Manufacturing
Abrasive nylon wheel brushes provide deburring for extremely hard metal parts. Here’s how JR Precision & Welding used Brush Research wheels for muzzle brake manufacturing.
Tormach CNC
Tormach, Inc. is a supplier of affordable CNC Milling Machines and recently released their new 1100M and 770M CNC mills. These new M-series machines represent a ground-up redesign including over two years of upgrades resulting in higher power and faster performance than…
MTM Case-Gard
The High-Low Shooting Table is a portable, adjustable benchrest-style shooting table for left and right handed shooters capable of standing between 18" to 55" tall. Stabilized with three legs and footings that wedge into the ground, the High-Low Shooting Table was designed…
Ultrasonic Firearm Cleaning, Part One
How this time-saving tool works and its evolution to firearms cleaning.
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.…
Silver Soldering
Silver soldering is useful for fabrication, repair and modification of small parts. Here is a collection of selected tricks and tips especially applicable for gun parts.
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.
Shop Work: Hammers and Triggers and Sears, Oh My!
It’s great to have machines but most of the top pros depend on hand tools in performing their precision custom work.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Sig Sauer P250 Pistol
The buyer has a choice of three calibers and gripframe sizes, but you can service them all in the same manner.
Disassembly and Reassembly of the Marlin XL7 Rifle
When this rifle comes your way as a plastic bag full of parts, there are some things you can do with it and some you can’t.
Build a Recoil-Pad Grinding and Fitting System
This do-it-yourself pad-grinding system is adjustable for a precise fit, and virtually eliminates the problem of the associated airborne dust and dirt.
Reader Forum
Balky Ithaca 12 Gauge I have an Ithaca Model 37-12 gauge. When you work the action holding the gun at port arms, the action locks to the rear and I have to use a mallet to loosen it. When the gun is…
Basic Air-Gun Repair
In most cases, the cheaper guns are better replaced than repaired, but repair of the superior-quality models can be an additional source of revenue for the gunsmith.