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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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Sure Site Target Hangers

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

7.62x39
January 13, 2016 0

Defensive Shotgun Patterning: Deconstructing the one inch per yard myth

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Removing stuck choke tubes

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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")
6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
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?
7.62x39 mm Russian: Effect of barrel length on muzzle velocity
243 Winchester- Effect of barrel length on velocity
M24 Sniper Rifle Review
USMC M40A5 Build- Part 1: Gathering the Parts
6 Creedmoor barrel length versus muzzle velocity (31 to 17 inches)

Building a Custom Precision Rifle: Deviant 6.5×47 Lapua

Review: Henry Big Boy All-Weather 357 Magnum/38 Special

AR15 Rebuild Build: Updating the Musket

Iron sight adjustment made easy


 

 

 

 

 

Custom 1911 Project: Part 6- flat top and chain link top of slide

September 19, 2016 0

MRAD or MOA scopes? Target size matters.

May 1, 2017 0

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

November 2, 2015 0

Ultimatum Precision U300 bolt action review: Initial impressions

December 3, 2016 0

Building a custom Tikka T3/T3X precision rifle

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1911 Gunsmithing: lower and flare ejection port

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

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Building a custom sawed-off shotgun

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Remington 700 8-40 scope base conversion

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My bolt won’t close! Troubleshooting seized ejectors

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