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300 Winchester Magnum load development: Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) REVIEW

November 15, 2016 Bill Marr 0

When I found out Sierra was introducing .308″ diameter 195 grain Tipped MatchKings (TMK) I was thrilled to get my hands on some.  The weight was an interesting choice, heavy for a 308 Winchester (Win) […]

Competition

308 Winchester load development: Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) REVIEW with IMR 4064

November 14, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Sierra 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) REVIEW and load development: 308 Winchester and IMR 4064 Sierra recently expanded the Tipped MatchKing (TMK) line with the introduction of a 195 grain .308 diameter bullet #7795.   […]

1911 gunsmithing

Customizing the 1911: machining a golf ball pattern slide

November 7, 2016 Bill Marr 0

In this post I’ll be machining a golf ball pattern into the top of a 1911 slide.  This pattern will match the golf ball texture on the grip and main spring housing, giving the pistol […]

1911 gunsmithing

Customizing the 1911: round butt Officer’s ACP conversion

November 1, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of 1911 pistol is the shape of it’s butt.  The square edge can print when the pistol is carried concealed.  To address this, Ed Brown designed a Bobtail conversion mainspring housing […]

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 […]

1911 gunsmithing

Custom 1911 Project: Part 7- machining ball cuts on a 1911 slide

September 26, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Custom 1911 Project: Part 7- machining ball cuts on a 1911 slide, presented by Rifleshooter.com and Brownells This is the seventh installment of our Custom 1911 project- in this post we are going to machine ball cuts […]

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How to bobtail a 1911

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300 BLK accuracy problems? Maybe it isn’t you…

300 BLK
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Hart XM3 barrel

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Remington Model Seven Chassis Options from Modular Driven Technologies (MDT)

Accessories
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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!
Howa 1500 Review
223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
Review: Mossberg MVP Patrol 5.56mm NATO (223 Remington) and 7.62 NATO (308 Winchester)
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis
Colt M45A1 Review: USMC Pistol Review
Howa 1500 barreled action review: Howa 1500 versus Remington 700
Ruger American Rifle Predator 223 Review
M24 Sniper Rifle Review

Special Purpose Rifle (SPR) Upper Receiver Build

Ultimatum Precision redesigned bolt for the U300: reduced bolt lift

Meet BOOMER! My 17″ 338 Lapua Magnum

Nesika Bay Model K action


 

 

 

 

 

Building a USMC M40A3: Cloning the Marine Corps Sniper Rifle from 1999-2009

January 4, 2016 0

Bedding an HS Precision Stock

January 2, 2017 0

Lapua brass is on sale at Brownells!

August 3, 2015 0

Ultimatum Precision U300 bolt action review: Initial impressions

December 3, 2016 0

Lathe Centering Bar Ensures Centers Are Aligned

October 31, 2012 0

Browning Auto-5 Sheared Magazine Tube Removal

October 11, 2018 0

Skim bedding and pillar installation on a Remington 700

July 19, 2013 0

Ruger 10/22 custom barrel work: Cut, crown, thread and fill sight dovetail

August 24, 2015 0

Building a Custom Precision Rifle: Deviant 6.5×47 Lapua

July 4, 2014 0

Build a Remington 700 bolt disassembly tool

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