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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/ 7.62x51mm NATO Short barrel length and velocity- A six inch 308 bolt gun?

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Does red dot brightness (and bloom) change point of impact?

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Installing a LimbSaver grind-to-fit recoil pad

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300 BLK load development: 125, 135, 175 and 220 SMK with H110 and IMR 4227

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Rebarreling a Winchester Model 70

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Installing a pre-fit barrel on a Remington 700

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Building a Custom 308 Precision Chassis Rifle – PART 2- Barrel preparation and threading

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Brownells Gunsmith Conference and Career Fair

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Mossberg 500: Cut, Crown and Choke Tube Installation

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Chambering a Rifle Barrel

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