Gunsmithing
Chambering a rifle barrel between centers
When you chamber (or fit) a barrel blank to a rifle you have to cut it on a lathe. There are two basic ways to do this: one is to mount the barrel blank through the […]
Month: September 2014
Gunsmithing
Bipod rail installation (Atlas bipod adapter)
Bipods have come along way in the past few years. Some of the newer, sturdier designs like the Atlas and Sierra 7 require a Picatinny (1913) rail to mount them to your rifle. If you […]
Cartridge Selection
Short Barrel 338 Lapua Magnum Load Development Results
Designed to bridge the gap between 308 Winchester/7.62 NATO and 50 BMG, the 338 Lapua Magnum (8.6×70) has developed an impressive following with long range shooters. When I built mine, I settled on a 22″ barrel, […]
Gunsmithing
Building a 300 Winchester Magnum Precision Rifle
I am a huge 300 Winchester Magnum fan. I took a hacksaw and Sawzall to one in 300 Winchester Magnum: How Does Barrel Length Change Velocity- A 16″ 300 Win Mag? And if that wasn’t ridiculous […]
Gunsmithing
Re-chambering a barrel: 243 Winchester to 6×47 Lapua
Often high-volume shooters will re-chamber or set back a used barrel. Most do it to change calibers or give a worn throat new life. You need to have enough barrel shank to set back a […]
Gunsmithing
Rifle bedding: How to bed a match rifle
Bedding a rifle increases accuracy by creating a precise fit between the stock and the action. This precise fit eliminates stress in the action and provides a solid foundation for an accurate rifle. My friend […]