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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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Customizing the 1911: detail work, golf ball reverse plug

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Review: Paul Howe Advanced Tac Pistol/Rifle Operator DVD

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6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
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
Ruger American Rifle Predator 223 Review
Howa 1500 Review
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis
M24 Sniper Rifle Review
Howa 1500 barreled action review: Howa 1500 versus Remington 700
308 Winchester/ 7.62x51mm NATO Short barrel length and velocity- A six inch 308 bolt gun?
300 Winchester Magnum: How Does Barrel Length Change Velocity- A 16" 300 Win Mag?

Armalite AR-30 muzzle brake installation

Kaboom!!! 300 BLK in 5.56/223 AR-15!

Dewey AR-15/M-16 Field Cleaning Kit

Remington 700 ADL Review


 

 

 

 

 

Build a Remington 700 bolt disassembly tool

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Remington 700 sheared screw removal

December 1, 2019 0

Remington Model 700 MAGPUL review

February 6, 2017 0

Armscor M22 TCM BA Rifle Review

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Rock River Arms Mid Length Carbine Kaboom!

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Rifle bedding: How to bed a match rifle

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Smith and Wesson Revolver front sight insert replacement

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Building a Custom Remington 700 .308 Tactical Rifle

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“Blueprinting” (Truing) a Remington 700 Action

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Building a custom 260 Remington precision rifle

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