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Gunsmithing

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 […]

Gunsmithing

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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Installing a SAKO extractor in a Remington 700/ Model Seven

Gunsmithing
February 10, 2016 0

Kaboom!!! 300 BLK in 5.56/223 AR-15!

Editorial
June 2, 2019 0

Remington M24 Trigger

Gunsmithing
February 28, 2015 0

5 Quick Tips for Applying Cerakote to Firearms

Gunsmithing
June 26, 2013 0

Smith and Wesson K-Frame revolver barrel removal and installation

Gunsmithing
November 24, 2019 0
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!
Ruger American Rifle Predator 223 Review
300 Winchester Magnum: How Does Barrel Length Change Velocity- A 16" 300 Win Mag?
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis
Review: Shooting the MAGPUL Ruger 10/22 Hunter X-22 Stock
243 Winchester- Effect of barrel length on velocity
7.62x39 mm Russian: Effect of barrel length on muzzle velocity
Review: Mossberg MVP Patrol 5.56mm NATO (223 Remington) and 7.62 NATO (308 Winchester)

Cerakote’s big fail? USMC returns M45A1 Close Quarters Battle Pistols to Colt

Remington 870 Receiver Scratch Removal

HOWA Chassis Rifle (HCR) review

Ruger Precision Rifle Suppressed Load Development: Hornady 147 ELD-Match and H4350 with THUNDER CHICKEN


 

 

 

 

 

Custom Remington 870 Defense Shotgun

May 7, 2013 0

Building a Custom 6GT Rifle

July 31, 2021 0

6.5 Creedmoor load development: Semi-automatic gas gun, 130 and 107 TMK

February 11, 2018 0

IWI US Tavor

January 19, 2013 0

Jewell trigger installation on Winchester 70/FN Special Police

November 24, 2019 0

Badger Ordnance M16-Style Extractor Installation on a Remington 700

April 3, 2015 0

Remington 870 Tritium Rifle Sight Installation

September 22, 2012 0

Scattergun Technologies Track-Lock II Ghost Ring Sight Installation on a Remington 870 Police Magnum

July 14, 2012 0

3-Gun Rifle Build

November 24, 2012 0

Smith and Wesson K-Frame revolver barrel removal and installation

November 24, 2019 0

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