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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 […]

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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Remington 700 (USMC M40A1, M40A3, M40A5) Q&A: What is a clip slot? Lug slot? Lugged base?

Precision Rifles
February 8, 2015 0

Customizing a Savage B.Mag Target Rifle

Gunsmithing
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6.5 Creedmoor 136 grain Scenar-L OTM Load Development, H4350

6.5 Creedmoor
August 1, 2015 0

VTAC L.U.S.A. Universal Sling Adapter Review

Reviews
September 12, 2011 0

Defiance Machine Deviant Receiver: Custom Remington 700 style action

Precision Rifles
October 5, 2014 0
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

308 Winchester H4895 Reduced loads, 168 SMK and 150 Pro-Hunter

Chambering a rifle barrel between centers

Turning a sporter contour rifle barrel from a blank

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Another 300 BLK in 5.56 Barrel KABOOM!

August 5, 2019 0

USMC M40A5 Build- Part 1: Gathering the Parts

February 16, 2015 0

300 AAC Blackout Review (300 BLK Review)

September 19, 2012 0

Customizing a Savage B.Mag Target Rifle

February 7, 2022 0

Removing a fixed choke from a shotgun barrel and installing a choke tube system

February 19, 2014 0

Shortening a shotgun stock and fitting a recoil pad

February 1, 2014 0

Cutting a recessed rifle crown

July 26, 2013 0

McMillan’s stock making and gunsmithing videos

February 12, 2015 0

USMC M40A5 Build-Part 2: Lug slotting the receiver

April 19, 2015 0

Cerakote firearms finishing: Quick trick to coat screws

November 14, 2013 0

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