Getting to Know the Savage TRR-SR
Out of the box it only begins to look like a tactical rifl e but it doesn’t take much to complete the illusion for economic considerations.
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Rifles
Installing Adjustable Combs On Gunstocks
A shotgunner’s rear sight is his eye and comb height sets the placement. This modification allows the shooter a custom fi t.
MSR Owners Are Most Active Shooters
Or, so says a NSSF/Responsive Management Survey, the first comprehensive survey to look at ownership and use of modern sporting rifles. This study about MSRs, typifi ed by AR-15 platform rifles, reveals that 8.9 million Americans went target shooting with MSRs last…
Installing A Silver Wreath Stock Overlay
Properly selected and placed stock inlays or overlays can set off the good-looks of a gunstock, but few will surpass the eye catching beauty of a silver wreath with encircled cartridge headstamps.
Making A Single Shot Rifle Pattern, Part 2
The pleasing, classic lines of the Remington Rolling Block No. 2 are worth a hand-built stock. We complete the project in this fi nal segment.
Meet The Century Arms Centurion Model 39 Sporter
Don’t think of this purely Yankee-made rifl e as yet another run-of-themill AK-47. Despite its Kalashnikov roots, the Century Arms Centurion is a great example of the modern sporting rifles.
Receiver Side Base For The Model 70 Winchester
is basically a straight forward gunsmithing procedure. However, redoing a botched job sends a special message to any gunsmith. Here’s the procedure I used for a RPA Trakker Target Sight.
Working The Stevens Visible Loader
The Stevens Model 70 Visible Loader is starting to show collector interest. Here is the critical function, disassembly, and reassembly procedures with a guide to reference materials and parts.
Making A Single Shot Rifle Pattern, Part One
Given the pleasing, classic lines of the Remington Rolling Block No. 2 action, along with a can’t-pass gun show fi nd, making a handbuilt stock is well worth the effort!
Custom Heavy Barrels For Ruger Model 77/17
Ruger offers several rimfi re chamberings in their Model 77 rimfi re line. On the same scoped action using the same magazine you can add a custom .22 WMR barrel to the 77/17 rifl e or a .17 HMR barrel to the .22 WMR rifl e. The gunsmithing is quite basic resulting in a most versatile, little switch-barrel rifl e.
Getting Familiar With The Mosin–Nagant Rifle
Technical advice applicable to the Mosin–Nagant Models 1891, 91/30, 27, 38, 39 and 44. Their actions are essentially the same.
Squad Designated Marksman Rifles
How the Army Marksmanship Unit builds DMR rifles.
Building a Custom Mauser, Part One
Once commonly available (and cheap!) as surplus, Mausers were routinely used in sporterization and customization projects. With a little prudent selection they are still good actions to build upon.
A Primer On AR-15 Problems
Despite decades-old war stories, AR-15 rifles are rugged and reliable. However, not all ARs are created equal and even the best can have their moments.
Disassembly/Reassembly of the Steyr AUG Bullpup, Part I
A look at Austria’s famed military rifl e. Part II will be dedicated to the trigger mechanism which requires further coverage.
Mystery Martini
It looks like a Martini rifl e. But is it?
Savage Model 12 Extractor Refit
Rebarreling a Savage Model 12 rifl e with a .308 Winchester-size bolt face for a PPC cartridge will require extractor replacement. Such extractors can be made by careful machining and fitting of a new part.
Reader Forum
Tightening The .30 Carbine Does RK Campbell, the author of “Tightening Up The .30 Carbine”, really recommend routing out the M1 Carbine barrel channel until there’s a whole half inch of clearance below the barrel? William R. Mc Cants We asked Mr.…
Savage Model 12 Rebuild: Stock Strengthening And Center Pillar Bedding
Some rifles can benefi t by adding a central bedding pillar as an assist to the regular front and rear bedding. The inherently accurate Savage Model 12 single shot rifl e is one of these, with the added advantage to strengthen the stock at the same time.
Duplicating Remington’s Factory High-Grade Finish
Remington’s classic finish looks a foot deep without looking like plastic. Here’s how to do it yourself.
Rolling Block Renovated
Knowing what to look for, along with a dose of gunsmithing knowhow, can transform a discarded, century-old rifl e into a great shooter.
Tightening Up The .30 Carbine
Accuracy of United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1 is pretty dismal as issued but can be improved.
Remington Model 504 Bedding Pillar and Rear Action Screw
screws located centrally and at the front receiver ring. The addition of a third action screw at the rear tang, along with a well placed pillar, adds strength to the overall bedding system.
Working The Uberti Lightning II Slide-Action Rifle
Originally manufactured by Colt, this ultra-fast pump is known for its speed and compact size.