Stock Stiffening: A New And Effective Way
This somewhat unusual, but very effective, method of adding rigidity to a target stock resembles endoscopic surgery in its approach, but the result is better accuracy.
Topic
Rifles
Century Arms Rimfire Enigma
what makes it tick?
Correcting Feeding Problems In A Rebarreled 96 Mauser
Ever have one of those rifles you’ve worked on for awhile and just can’t seem to come up with any solutions?
Building A Custom Sporter On A Budget
Don’t touch that Mauser until you read this! The traditional custom rifle may not be right for you.
Davidson Loading Ramp Remington Rifle Installation
Converting a Model 700 Remington rifle to single-shot can be done by installing a special pre-fitted, permanently bonded-in cartridge ramp.
Ruger 10/22 Tips
Hugely popular and for good reason, it seems every gun owner has Ruger’s iconic self-loading rimfire rifle. Here’s how to work them.
Colt Gold Cup
Browning’s 1911 has been around a long time and plenty of references are available, as well as misinformation and misinterpretation. This is especially true with the Colt Gold Cup.
The Relationship Of Barrel Extension Diameter To Accuracy In The AR-15, Part 1
Slop in fitting the barrel extension to the upper receiver can rob your rifle of its potential accuracy.
Installing Sling Swivels On A Hunting Rifle
A carry strap, not to mention an actual shooting sling, is a useful accessory on a hunting rifle, but only if there are sling swivels there.
Savage Rascal
When choosing a youth rifle, sometimes what seems to be simple isn’t as simple as it seems, but you can get lucky.
Reader Forum
Henry .22 Repeating Ri le I have three rifles in my shop that were in a house fire. The only damage is cosmetic, being surface rust and a need for rebluing. The Marlin and Mossberg can be taken down but I don’t…
Counterbalancing The Stock
In the accuracy arena, where 1/8th of a minute-of-angle increments can make a significant difference, overall rifle balance can play a huge part. Among the more useful aids in achieving stock/rifle balance will be the addition of weight to the buttstock.
Savage Long-Action Model 112 Retroit
Revising a long-action Savage Model 112 bolt to an older, mediumaction Model 112 “J” series rifle ranks among the difficult but well within the realm of accomplishment.
The Ruger Model 77/357
A bolt action created to compete with the proven leaders in hunting rifles adds a new chambering in response to a large number of requests from the game-seeking public.
A Timney Trigger On The Model 96 Swedish Mauser
In the process of sporterizing an old Model 96 Swedish Mauser rifle, installation of a good after-market trigger was a good move.
Finishing A Gunstock
Tricks of the trade can turn a machined stock into a treasured heirloom.
An Old Mauser
Anyone who has been following my articles in American Gunsmith knows I am a fan of the Mauser action, especially the 98s and 96s. Recently, an interesting custom Mauser 98 originally assembled in the early sixties came across my bench. This rifle…
Barrel Sleeving A New Way
This in-shop method of barrel sleeving offers real advantages for the shooter and the job fits right in for the gunsmith looking for a unique, cost-effective way to get a quality target/varmint barrel.
Boresighting With A Laser
We walk you through scoping a hunting rifle from start to finish.
Pillar Bedding The Remington 700/40X
Controversy remains over the usefulness of adding a third pillar to a rifle action but I no longer question this method of bedding.
AR-15 Gas Systems
Are piston-driven or direct impingement-based gas systems better?
Keeping The Garand Running
Praised by Patton, the world’s first self-loading battle rifle remains popular. Here’s how to keep US Rifle, Cal. .30, M1 going.
Dakota Model 10 Single Shot
Two firsts for me, working with the Dakota Model 10 single shot action and a Kashmiri walnut stock blank, both provided by the customer.
A New Scope Mount For Older Savage 112s
Finding a Picatinny scope base for older Savage Model 112 single shot rifles was difficult