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Month: January 2016

Gunsmithing

Turning a sporter contour rifle barrel from a blank

January 25, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Sporter contour rifle barrels have a radius cut by the shank (“E” in the diagram below).  This is different from straight tapered barrels typically encountered on match rifles.  Sporter contours are frequently used on hunting […]

Pistols

SHOT Show Media Day 2016 Photos

January 18, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Here are some pictures from SHOT Show’s Media Day 2016!  Enjoy!  

7.62x39

7.62×39 mm Russian: Effect of barrel length on muzzle velocity

January 13, 2016 Bill Marr 0

In this post, Rifleshooter.com will be testing the effects of barrel length on velocity for the 7.62×39 mm Russian Cartridge. Chambered in the SKS and AK-47, the 7.62×39 mm Russian cartridge is well known throughout the world. […]

Precision Rifles

308 Winchester 175 Sierra MatchKing and IMR 4064 load development

January 11, 2016 Bill Marr 0

308 Winchester load development with the Sierra 175 grain MatchKing (SMK) and IMR 4064 Powder. In this post, I’ll be developing a load for my M40A3 clone.  Built on a customized Remington 700 receiver, the […]

Gunsmithing

Building a USMC M40A3: Cloning the Marine Corps Sniper Rifle from 1999-2009

January 4, 2016 Bill Marr 0

In this post Rifleshooter.com will build a clone of the United States Marine Corps M40A3 Sniper Rifle. Replacing the M40A1 in 1999, and used by the Marines until 2009, the M40A3 is characterized by its […]

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308 Winchester H4895 Reduced loads, 168 SMK and 150 Pro-Hunter

308 Winchester
September 14, 2017 0

Savage Model 10 FCP-SR Review

Precision Rifles
February 29, 2016 0

MagnetoSpeed V3 versus Oehler 35P: Chronograph comparison and review

Accessories
November 23, 2015 0

Remington 870 Tactical Shotgun Build

Gunsmithing
July 6, 2011 6

Rock River Arms Mid Length Carbine Kaboom!

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September 23, 2012 0
223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis
6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
300 Winchester Magnum: How Does Barrel Length Change Velocity- A 16" 300 Win Mag?
Ruger American Rifle Predator 223 Review
223 Ackley Improved (223AI) loads and review: A better 223?
7.62x39 mm Russian: Effect of barrel length on muzzle velocity
Forster CO-AX reloading press: REVIEW- Is it the best press for precision rifle?
6 Creedmoor barrel length versus muzzle velocity (31 to 17 inches)

The 270 in Africa

Remington 700 (USMC M40A1, M40A3, M40A5) Q&A: What is a clip slot? Lug slot? Lugged base?

Troubleshooting a .308 rifle

Chinese Type 53 Carbine (Mosin) sight removal


 

 

 

 

 

Ultimatum Precision U300 bolt action review: Initial impressions

December 3, 2016 0

Shotgun duckbill with 41 pellet number 4 buckshot

August 23, 2017 0

IDF Modernized M24 SWS Review

January 8, 2023 0

Building a custom Tikka T3/T3X precision rifle

September 17, 2017 0

Bolton Gas Block Review

February 16, 2013 0

Remington 870 magazine dimple removal

July 24, 2017 0

AR-10/ 308 AR Barrel nut removal

September 2, 2018 0

Countouring a Rifle Barrel Blank

January 25, 2015 0

Removing stuck choke tubes

March 31, 2020 0

Hunting Rifle Rebuild: Customizing a Remington Model Seven Hunting Rifle

October 19, 2015 0

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