Remington M700 Recoil Lug Alignment Jig
Using a special recoil lug alignment jig while installing a barrel on a Remington Model 700 rifle series receiver eliminates the guess work in proper barrel installation. Here’s how to make and use one.
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Maintenance & Repair
Do D Small Arms Repair Technician
The Soldiers are my customers. What does this customer need and how can I provide that based on time, money, and equipment?
Reader Forum
Henry Long Ranger Bolt Removal I am looking for information on removing the bolt from the Henry Long Ranger so as to avoid cleaning from the muzzle end. I’m familiar with Henry’s other rifles but this model is different and more resembles…
Top Dog
Every one of your customers and repair jobs involves a firearm and you’re as likely as anyone to be asked for advice on their use. Unless you exclusively repair wall hangers, those firearms will be used. Skillful marksmanship when it counts for…
Parker Brothers Shotguns, Part Two
Once you find and obtain a classic Parker, it will likely be in need of some repairs, especially if you paid a less-than-premium price for it.
Save Money With Used CNC Machinery
Interested in manufacturing guns or parts? Want to automate some of your shop work? A CNC machine may be an ideal fit and buying used can save lots of money.
Mystique Means Money
Learning what make your business and services unique—and what to avoid—can prove profitable.
Nambu Type 14
The Japanese Nambu Type 14 in 8x22mm is not as uncommon as you think. Here’s how to handle one if it should cross your bench.
Nostalgia Sold (and Spoken) Here!
Understanding what motivates many gunsmithing customers.
New Timney Triggers
Timney’s new Calvin Elite replacement trigger for the 10/22 platform features a one-piece complete trigger assembly of CNC machined 6061-T6 aircraft grade billet aluminum. The trigger, sear, and hammer are wire EDM cut and heattreated steel for extended durability. This is a…
Beretta Model 76
Produced from 1971 to 1985, Beretta’s Model 76 was the company’s 70- series semi-automatic .22LR target pistol. Here’s how to maintain and work on it.
Ruger Parts
TANDEMKROSS is an aftermarket firearm parts company that manufactures components for popular firearms. While their line covers a wide range of firearms, including the usual suspects of AR-15 and 1911 parts, they are known for their Ruger components. Ruger Parts Their Magazine…
Fun With Flintlocks
Inexpensive flintlocks are great project guns to learn how to work on a host of gunsmithing tasks. Here’s how to hone your skills with one of the oldest firearm types.
DEFCON 4SD
Operating gunsmiths interested in maintaining profitable shops are wise to keep an eye on emerging trends. Conversations with several gunsmiths recently revealed that some of the most profitable, ongoing work for them includes AR-15 builds (no surprise there), 9mm carbines of various…
The “Untouched” Martini- Henry, Part Two
A cautionary tale of restoring a classic single-shot battle rifle. Here’s how I restored the metalwork.
The “Untouched” Martini-Henry, Part One
A cautionary tale of restoring a classic single-shot battle rifle. Here’s how I restored the stockwork and wood.
Shop-Made Tools, Fixtures, Parts
They say that necessity is the mother of invention. Sometimes, making tools, fixtures, and parts for your shop is such a necessity.
Sako P75
Every now and again, something comes into your shop that just catches your eye. This little Sako was one of those guns. It was in for a deep cleaning and a complete inspection as the owner had inherited this little gem and…
Workshop Aids
Cleaning and information resources for your shop.
Clean Shot
Clean Shot is an automatic bore cleaning device for shotguns. Created by Huntego Limited (Huntegoltd.com, Clean Shot is a first of its kind shoot-through bore cleaning cartridge, being a fast, efficient, and convenient cleaning field cleaning method. A Clean Shot cartridge is…
Reader Forum
Remington Bolt Mating Surfaces I have a Remington Model 700 chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum in my shop and have a question about bolt mating surfaces. My customer brought it in without a bolt and this is the first rifle I’ve had…
Swab-its
AR-15s, progenitor of the longest serving service rifle in United States history as well as the so-called “Modern Sporting Rifle”, all share a common design feature. The barrel extension where the lugs of the bolt lock up, often called the “star chamber”,…
Changing And Regulating Glock Sights
How to modify and set up sights for this popular service pistol.
Hi-Point CF-380
Detailed disassembly and maintenance of an inexpensive .380 pistol.