Disassembly and Reassembly of the Smith & Wesson i-Bolt Rifle
After a few experiments with offshore production, the handgun giant is building this premium long gun right here in the U. S.
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Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Browning T-Bolt
Like the 1960s version, the new T-Bolt is a straight-pull action. Unlike the older version, the new model has at least one feature that’s sure to give the gunsmith migraines.
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Remington Front Sight Replacement I just joined the American Gunsmithing Association and I appreciate your offer of technical assistance. Where can I find information and diagrams to show how to remove and replace the front sight bead (not a threadedtype bead) on…
Disassembly and Reassembly of the New Ruger Alaskan Rifle
Basically, the Alaskan is a version of the familiar Model 77 Mark II. But beware of the differences; there’s only one way to avoid the potential trouble that lurks beneath its floorplate.
Make a Spring Compressor For the Remington Model 700
Disassembling and reassembling the Model 700s firing-pin assembly can be tedious and tricky. But this handy shop-made spring compressor makes the job safe, simple, and quick.
Disassembly/Reassembly of the Remington Model 105 CTi Shotgun
Advertised as “the world’s most advanced autoloader,” this new scattergun can’t be dismantled like any other Remington gasoperated shotgun.
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Don’t Short-Stroke It My customer is complaining his Winchester Model 1894 jams when he short strokes it. I’ve taken it down several times and can find nothing wrong. Any ideas? Paul Le Barge Sandusky, Ohio We’ve seen this “malfunction” when attempts were…
Scouting Out the Remington SPR 18 Rifle
Remington’s new single-shot rifle looks like it costs a lot more than it does. Here’s what you can and can’t do to service it.
Solving Problems with .22-Caliber Conversion Units
Owners of M1911 pistols seem to encounter problems frequently with .22- cal conversion kits. Here’s what you need to know to come to the rescue.
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Remington Etron X Conversion The Remington “Etron X” novelty seems to have come and gone’fast. As such, there are many in the hands of shooters which are not being used and sitting in gun racks. I have a customer who is inquiring…
Disassembly and Reassembly of Taurus’ “The Judge” Revolver
This new Taurus wheelgun could be the best dual-purpose personal-defense/varminter ever created. It’s certain to be popular with subscribers to the “bigger is better” theory.
Micro-Lapping the Remington Model 700 Recoil Lug
The symmetry of the recoil-lug surfaces plays a vital part in the accuracy chain, and should not be overlooked when preparing a rifle for extreme accuracy.
Disassembly/Reassembly Of the Sabre XR Rifle
Chambered for a hot new round and benefiting from the high technology applied in its manufacture, the Sabre is not just another AR-15.
Troubleshooting Cycling Problems on the Remington 742
This semi-automatic centerfire is a favorites of deer hunters. Once the mechanics of the rifle are understood, some simple steps will ensure that it performs properly when called upon.
Installing a Timney Trigger on the Ruger Model 77 Mark II Rifle
An aftermarket trigger can eliminate creep and over-travel as well as providing a means for adjusting pull weight. Some, like this Timney, can be fitted with hand tools, although a mill is helpful.
Servicing the Remington Genesis Muzzleloader
Studying the procedures used to service Remington’s newest blackpowder rifle will help to familiarize you with the processes used with most other inline smoke poles.
Working the Colt Huntsman Pistol
This .22-caliber example of Colt’s pistol offerings is well made and will be around for a long time’as long as it is well maintained.
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Remington Model 742 Extractor Problems I have a quick question for you: What is the minimum overall length of the action spring for a Remington 742? I have a 742 that keeps ripping out replacement extractors. (The replacements have been correctly riveted in,…
Disassembly and Reassembly of the Beretta 90-Two
No, it’s not exactly GI Joe’s Model 92. Here’s what you need to know about the differences in order to avoid problems in reassembly.
Working the Remington Rolling Block Rifle
Produced in staggering numbers, the Remington Rolling Block is one of the most popular and easily recognized of the 19th-century single-shot rifle designs.
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M7400 Extraction Problems First, I love your magazine. I have a Remington Model 7400 in .270. Every few shells, the spent brass ejects about 1/4 inch and seems to swell into the chamber. If you bounce the bolt against the shell, the…
Adjusting the Remington 700 Trigger
Although the new Model 700 trigger is a complete redesign of the old, adjusting it for pull weight, travel, and sear engagement is still as simple as A, B, C.
Working the Marlin Model 1894
Thanks largely to interest from cowboyaction shooters, this once-popular leveraction has been rereleased and is gaining in popularity once again.
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Replace Model 742 Extractor I have a book on the Remington Model 742, but it doesn’t go into detail on my problem. What I need is this: I have a broken extractor, and don’t know how to get the old one out.…