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1911 gunsmithing

Customizing the 1911: countersink and flush cut slide stop pin

October 25, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Countersunk and flush cut slide stop pins have become common on custom 1911s over the past few years.  This simple modification adds a distinctive touch to a 1911 frame. For reference purposes, a schematic of […]

Cartridge Selection

Why not 308? The battle between 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×47 Lapua, 260 Rem, 243 Win, 6BR, 6×47 Lapua, and 6 Creedmoor

October 17, 2016 Bill Marr 0

The expanding popularity of precision rifles has been accompanied by discussion about abandoning the 308 Winchester in favor of the 6.5 Creedmoor.  But what about the other match calibers out there?  Specifically 6.5×47 Lapua, 260 Remington, 243 […]

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Kynshot recoil reduction stock for the Remington 870

October 14, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Kynshot manufactures hydraulic recoil reduction buffer systems for AR-15/M16 M4 type rifles and shotguns.  A big fan of the Remington 870, I decided to see what this system has to offer. Kynshot sent a SK5100R […]

1911 gunsmithing

Customizing the 1911: machining a golf ball front strap

October 11, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Hot and sweaty or cold and numb hands can make grasping your 1911 pistol difficult, especially if it has the original specification smooth front strap.  The addition of checkering, texturing, rubber grips or grip tape […]

Competition

Budget precision rifle options? Custom rigs for a mid-range budget

October 3, 2016 Bill Marr 0

In the short time since its introduction, the Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) has become established in the shooting industry.  While there have been precision rifles in similar setups available for years, what made the Ruger […]

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308 Winchester load development: Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) and VARGET

Bullet Selection
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How to bed a rifle scope base

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Sig Sauer MPX Review

Pistols
May 21, 2022 0

308 Winchester Load Development Part-2: 175-grain Sierra Matchking, Varget and Reloader 15

Cartridge Selection
December 20, 2014 0

Stripped screw removal (RMR from pistol)

Gunsmithing
September 15, 2018 0
308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
223 Ackley Improved (223AI) loads and review: A better 223?
Howa 1500 barreled action review: Howa 1500 versus Remington 700
6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
Ruger American Rifle Predator 223 Review
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis
308 Winchester/ 7.62x51mm NATO Short barrel length and velocity- A six inch 308 bolt gun?
Building a 9mm Bolt Action Rifle
Colt M45A1 Review: USMC Pistol Review

6mm BR Load Development: 107 SMK, 95 TMK, 70 SMK, and 55 BlitzKing

340 Weatherby Magnum

Review: Ruger’s 10/22 Optic Ready Carbine

Nesika Bay Model K action


 

 

 

 

 

Review: Primal Rights Competition Primer Seater (CPS)

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Building a custom Howa 1500 in 223AI

May 12, 2018 0

MDT ACC (Adjustable Core Competition) Chassis Review

November 19, 2019 0

Remington 700 bolt handle void

December 13, 2017 0

Remington 700 offset external bolt stop installation

July 20, 2014 0

Custom Remington 870 Wingmaster Build

May 5, 2015 0

USMC M40A5 Build- Part 5: Bedding and final assembly

December 16, 2015 0

Glue on recoil pad installation

November 23, 2019 0

Remington 870 barrel work: remove rifle sights, cut and crown

August 17, 2015 0

5 Quick Tips for Applying Cerakote to Firearms

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