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Turning a sporter contour rifle barrel from a blank

January 25, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Sporter contour rifle barrels have a radius cut by the shank (“E” in the diagram below).  This is different from straight tapered barrels typically encountered on match rifles.  Sporter contours are frequently used on hunting […]

Pistols

SHOT Show Media Day 2016 Photos

January 18, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Here are some pictures from SHOT Show’s Media Day 2016!  Enjoy!  

7.62x39

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

January 13, 2016 Bill Marr 0

In this post, Rifleshooter.com will be testing the effects of barrel length on velocity for the 7.62×39 mm Russian Cartridge. Chambered in the SKS and AK-47, the 7.62×39 mm Russian cartridge is well known throughout the world. […]

Precision Rifles

308 Winchester 175 Sierra MatchKing and IMR 4064 load development

January 11, 2016 Bill Marr 0

308 Winchester load development with the Sierra 175 grain MatchKing (SMK) and IMR 4064 Powder. In this post, I’ll be developing a load for my M40A3 clone.  Built on a customized Remington 700 receiver, the […]

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

January 4, 2016 Bill Marr 0

In this post Rifleshooter.com will build a clone of the United States Marine Corps M40A3 Sniper Rifle. Replacing the M40A1 in 1999, and used by the Marines until 2009, the M40A3 is characterized by its […]

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Why 308? The case for the 308 Winchester

Cartridge Selection
December 3, 2017 0

Carbine Basics: How should I set my gun up?

Carbine Basics
June 20, 2011 0

Building a custom sawed-off shotgun

Gunsmithing
November 22, 2020 0

.22 barrel liner installation

Gunsmithing
April 1, 2018 0

Back when Sears sold a Mauser: The J.C. Higgins Model 51

Editorial
August 19, 2018 0
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
6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
223 Ackley Improved (223AI) loads and review: A better 223?
300 Winchester Magnum: How Does Barrel Length Change Velocity- A 16" 300 Win Mag?
M24 Sniper Rifle Review
308 Winchester/ 7.62x51mm NATO Short barrel length and velocity- A six inch 308 bolt gun?
6 Creedmoor barrel length versus muzzle velocity (31 to 17 inches)
Stripped screw removal (RMR from pistol)
338 Lapua Magnum: Barrel Length Versus Muzzle Velocity (30-17 inches)

Remington 870 magazine dimple removal

Repairing a split shotgun stock

Custom Remington 700 Build: Our twist on a light tactical rifle

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Wilson Combat’s 7.62x40WT (Wilson Tactical) Review

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NRL22- Precision Rimfire Competitions

May 20, 2018 0

Rebarreling a Winchester Model 70

February 15, 2016 0
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Sure Site Target Hangers

July 21, 2012 0

.22 barrel liner installation

April 1, 2018 0

Custom Tikka T3 6.5 PRC build

June 10, 2018 0

USMC M40A5 Build- Part 5: Bedding and final assembly

December 16, 2015 0

Remington 700 sheared screw removal

December 1, 2019 0

Brownells Gunsmith Conference and Career Fair

April 21, 2013 0

Cutting a recessed rifle crown

July 26, 2013 0

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