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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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Improved belt sander table (tooling plate)

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223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches

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Cut and crown a shotgun barrel

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Skim bedding and pillar installation on a Remington 700

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223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
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308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis
Ruger American Rifle Predator 223 Review
M24 Sniper Rifle Review
6 Creedmoor barrel length versus muzzle velocity (31 to 17 inches)
7.62x39 mm Russian: Effect of barrel length on muzzle velocity
Howa 1500 Review
16.5 Inch 308 Winchester Precision Rifle: Summary of a Short Rifle

MDT LSS-XL GEN2 review

Lapua 6.5 Creedmoor Brass: Forming 6.5 Creedmoor cases from 22-250 brass

How to bobtail a 1911

Bolt action rifle muzzle brake installation: Installing a Surefire MB762SSAL/RE


 

 

 

 

 

Bob Marvel Custom 1911 Classes

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Sling swivel stud installation

September 9, 2018 0

6.5 Creedmoor load development: Semi-automatic gas gun, 140 SMK with VARGET and H4350

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Best pistol drill ever? Shooting Larry Vickers’ “The Test”

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Jewell trigger installation on Winchester 70/FN Special Police

November 24, 2019 0

Mossberg 500 rebuild

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How to cut and crown a rifle barrel and install a brake

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Vang Comp Systems Ghost Ring Sight Installation

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Installing a short chambered barrel on a Remington 700

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Sheared screw removal (drill and back out method)

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