Gunsmithing
Back bore a shotgun
How do you back bore a shotgun barrel? In Understanding shotgun back bore, I discussed what back bore was and how it affected patterning of shotguns. In this post, we will look at how to back […]
Gunsmithing
Glock
Machining a Glock slide for a Trijicon RMR cut
Allowing the shooter to only focus on one plane when shooting, red dot sights, long established on carbines, are gaining in popularity on pistols. A Glock equipped with a Trijicon RMR red dot sight seems […]
Glock
Machining front cocking serrations on a Glock slide
Front cocking serrations are popular with some pistol shooters. Once the hallmark of custom 1911 builders, these cuts were quickly adopted to production 1911 pistols, and then to other production guns. They have become so prevalent […]
Gunsmithing
Understanding shotgun back bore
What is back boring? Most shotgunners are familiar with the phrase back boring. Often it is advertised as a way to reduce recoil and improve shot patterns. A shotgun with a back bored barrel has its […]
Gunsmithing
Quick rifle bedding tip: Easy removal of bedding material from pillars
When I bed my rifles I don’t use bedding screws or blocks, instead I use the actual bottom metal and the action screws. While I prefer this method, I typically end up with bedding compound […]
Gunsmithing
USMC M40A5 Build- Part 4: Threading and chambering the barrel and brake installation
This is Part 4 of Rifleshooter.com’s USMC M40A5 build. So far, we’ve gathered the parts, lug slotted and trued the receiver for Rifleshooter.com’s USMC M40A5 build. In this post I’ll be fitting the Schneider […]
6.5 Creedmoor
Building a Custom 6.5 Creedmoor Precision Rifle
The flat shooting and light recoiling 6.5 Creedmoor was introduced by Hornady in 2007. Based on a 308 Winchester case, the 6.5 mm (.264″) Creedmoor fits inside an AR10/ 308 AR platform and feeds well […]
Gunsmithing
USMC M40A5 Build- Part 3: Receiver Truing
USMC M40A5 Build- Part 3: Receiver Truing, is the third part of Rifleshooter.com’s series, USMC M40A5 Build. With a goal of cloning the USMC M40A5 (M40A3) sniper rifle, USMC M40A5 Build- Part 1: Gathering the Parts, […]
Gunsmithing
Remington 870 Receiver Scratch Removal
Police trade-in shotguns will often come with a wide assortment of scratches and engravings. All too often, a rack or badge number will be etched into in the metal with an engraving machine. Removing these […]
Gunsmithing
Remington 870 Police Trade-Ins: Good and Ugly!
As police departments around the country update their armories, many will sell or trade their old firearms. These law enforcement trade-ins offer a great value, typically at a significantly lower cost than new. Over the […]
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