Back-Boring the Shotgun Barrel
Today’s skeet, trap, and sporting clays shooters are convinced of the benefits of back-boring. Thus, offering back-boring as a service can, of course, benefit the gunsmith as well. Here’s how it’s done.
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Making a Laminated Rifle Buttplate
A custom-made laminated-plastic buttplate could be the perfect final touch for that special target rifle.
Reader Forum
Jammed Remington 742 Bolt I have a Remington 742 .30-06 rifle that came in with the bolt jammed to the rear of the receiver. After removing the trigger assembly, I could see that the locking lugs on the bolt head had turned…
Working the Browning Lever-Action BL-17
The V-Max strikes again! Here’s how to take down, reassemble, and troubleshoot the sweet little BL-17 and its cousin the BL-22.
Simple Action Work On the Browning Hi-Power
Opinions differ as to which was John Browning’s best pistol design. The fact remains, however, that the Hi-Power is a great all-around pistol, and one that can be improved greatly with a small amount of attention.
Jeweling Gun Parts
This simple process—accomplished with very basic equipment—not only adds to the appearance of working parts, it contributes significantly to mechanical function.
Profile of the Daewoo DP51
Designed by borrowing a little from S&W, CZ, and John Browning, among others, the DP51 offers a triggerpull option that’s uniquely its own.
Strong Sales Mark 2004 SHOT Show
Buyers turned out in force for this year’s Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show to review the latest in firearms, ammunition, apparel, and hunting and shooting sport accessories, helping some exhibitors set sales records along the way. “We sold more product…