Anschutz Model 64 B
No matter how poorly you speak German, spell it Anschutz. Here’s a profile on Die Meister Macher and how they make a sporting rifle.
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Rifles
Winchester Model 490 Disassembly and Assembly Procedures
How to tear down, clean and assemble a Winchester Model 490 rifle.
Rifle Zeroing Issues
Ri le Zeroing Issues How many shots does it take to evaluate a rifle’s performance?
USAR Shooters Train 82nd Airborne Division
Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division gathered on the bleachers on Range 79 at Fort Bragg for Designated Marksman training. What made the class unique was that it was conducted by select members the Army Reserve Shooting…
All About Rifle Floor Plates
It is funny that something as simple as a trap door can give you so much trouble. Talking about rifle floor plates, I have seen them dented, varnished shut by an owner that did not remove the stock during a refinish job—or…
Mauser Mag Madness
Gunsmithing is working through problems. Here’s a problem and solution I had when modifying a magazine for a customer’s Mauser rifle.
Machined Stocks In Classic Custom Rifles, Part 2
Finishing up a machined stock into a custom, classic style.
Applying Ultra Bore Coat To Defeat Copper Fouling
Copper removal is an issue in the proper maintenance of centerfire rifle bores and Ultra Bore from Dyna-Tek Coatings is a solution.
Reader Forum
Refurbishing Stevens M-44 I recently purchased a Stevens M- 44. It was priced right and was a very clean rifle. The problem is that it’s chambered for the .32 Long Rimfire. I expect the cartridge is the reason the bore is in…
Mounting A Scout Scope On A Military Mauser
Adding better sights or an optic is one of the best ways to sporterize an old military rifle. Despite being over a century old, issue Mausers are still great for customization work.
Machined Stocks In Classic Custom Rifles, Part 1
Even starting with a pre-shaped stock leaves plenty of room for artistry in a custom rifle project.
U. S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 Garand Overview
This is a synopsis of the required maintenance of the Garand M1 and some accurizing measures to consider that may enhance performance.
Improved Muzzleloader Ignition Module
In some styles of muzzleloading rifles the breech plug ignition system can vastly be improved. A new, properly-designed screw-in breech plug can prevent blow back smoke, improve ignition quality and ease of loading.
Scope Mounting An Airgun Dovetail Receiver
Were all gunsmithing jobs without challenge perhaps there would be little need for our services. This wasn’t the case while scope mounting one of the modern precision airguns requiring mounting modification.
Fitting A Forearm Hanger Extension On The Knight KP-1 Rifle
Adding a much needed forearm hanger extension solves accuracy problems on some break-frame rifles.
Scope Mounting The US Model of 1917 Eddystone/En eld Rifle
All manner of requests for scope mounting will come into the gunshop. Many of these requests are routine while others are more interesting and can sometimes be quite complicated. Old military rifles are among them.
Marlin 60 Trigger Job Made Easy
This trigger job can be done with minimal invasion into the action.
Precision Garands: The National Match M1
service rifl e, the M1 is still a viable Across-The-Course contender.
Reader Forum
Glen eld Marlin Model 60 I am working on an older Glenfi eld Marlin Model 60. It has the new cartridge feed parts put into it as the owner has put thousands of rounds through the firearm. The recoil spring and guide…
Getting To Know The Century Arms UC-9 Carbine
Anyone wanting more home defense fi repower will be in the market for Century Arms Ultimate Carbine chambered in 9mm. Here’s how to maintain this submachine gun look alike.
Rifle Accuracy Problems And Their Solutions
Manufacturing and materials have improved greatly over the years but nothing is perfect. Here’s how to deal with fl aws found in your customer’s rifles.
Working The Webley Mk VI .455 Revolver
Ugly but durable, the Webley Mk VI is possibly the most reliable revolver ever to see service.
Enhanced Battle Rifle
M14-based blaster provides accuracy and rapid fi re.
SR-22: A Belated, In-Depth Exam Of The 10/22
After all these years we finally address America’s most popular rimfi re rifl e, now available from the factory in a new, dressed-up form.