Marlin 336 Firing Pin
Parts replacement poses unique differences among firearms. Here’s how replacing the firing pin on a Marlin Model 336 lever action went.
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Rifles
Savage Case Extraction
Work on a Savage Model 112 revealed case extraction problems. Installation of a well-placed shim on the bolt baffle assembly solved it.
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Noble 33A Parts I have a Noble 33A pump action rifle chambered in .22 LR. The rifle belongs to a friend and I am trying to get it into working order. I have been trying to locate extractors for some time now…
Refinishing Fine Stocks
Re inishing Fine Stocks A detailed approach to handling and refurbishing vintage gun stocks to their original luster.
1871 Vetterli Conversion
Converting an old Swiss Vetterli 1871 .41 Swiss to centerfire. Here’s a modern way to conduct the conversion with the help of a 3D printer.
Osprey Rifle Books
The Industrial Revolution provided the technological means to mass produce sufficient quantities of reliable, rifled firearms to make formal, massed marksmanship a worthy pursuit for militaries. No longer considered a bayonet handle capable of a few volleys before the inevitable infantry charge,…
Remington Model 24: Old Or New Style?
Here’s how to recognize and work with the differences between old and new-style versions of the Remington 24.
Mosin-Nagant Barrel Sleeve
More years ago than I care to remember I had worked on a rifle for my Uncle Gale. He took me on my first Canada fishing trip and first northern Quebec Caribou hunt. Great memories, and awesome northern lights, too. That rifle…
Magpul Bottom Metal
Fitting and using Magpul Hunter 700 bottom metal with a Remington 700 BDL stock.
Making A Group Gauge
Here is a handy tool to measure group size when you’re out at the range. A few simple tools and an hour of your time is all it takes.
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Rifle ID and Higgins Restoration I need help to identify a .22 bolt-action, magazine-fed rifle. While it appears to be a military training rifle, there are no markings apparent. The barrel is stamped “IMC2 1989 M-0316” and there is a cleaning kit…
Remington 513T
Working on Remington’s classic .22 target rifle.
Ruger No. 1 Modifications
Here are the must-have modifications and improvements for Ruger’s No. 1, especially the Tropical Rifle variant.
Downchambering A Rifle Barrel
If a cartridge or chamber size reduction is warranted, here’s what you’ll need for secondary barrel refitting and chambering.
Genesis Of The Henry Rifle
How a little S&W pistol grew up to be “That-Damn-Yankee-Rifle-They- Load-On-Sundayn-Shoot-All-Week” and more.
Reactivating Drill Rifles
Restoring deactivated drill rifles preserves American military history. Here’s how a Springfield 1903A3 was brought back to life.
Gun Barrel Honing
Honing machines can outshoot hand lapping in the manufacture of precision rifle barrels. Here’s how Pac-Nor Barreling does it.
Fixing The AK
Working on and improving a Century Arms Kalashnikov-type 5.56mm rifle. Here’s how to fix common AK problems.
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Bayard Ri le I am looking for bolt parts for a Bayard 1909 .22 Short rifle. My research so far has failed to find any information about the Bayard. Based on your description we are going to assume the rifle is not…
Winchester Model 67 Sight Renovation
Making a rear sight elevator and front sight bead for a Winchester Model 67 turned out to be a good reason to go over the whole rifle.
Working Winchester 1892 Rifles
John Browning’s smaller version of the M1886 and M1873 replacement for pistol-caliber cartridges remains popular today.
Knight Ignition Improvement
Erratic primer ignition can sometimes be improved by simply reworking the firing pin nose tip. Here’s how to improve ignition on Knight DISC Extreme muzzleloaders.
AR-15 Barrel Treatments For Maximum Precision
Barrel treatments can improve accuracy but are not a guaranteed cure. Here’s the chilling truth about cryogenic barrel treatment and fluting.
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Working .22 Rifles I read RK Campbell’s “Working .22 Rifles” in the June 2016 issue with keen interest as I am an avid restorer of .22 rifles. I have been coaching youth Hunter Skills teams under a program similar to the NRA…