Blind pinned and welded muzzle devices are often encountered on barrels to make the non-NFA minimum 16″ length on rifles. In the shop, we’ll often encounter them on AR-15/M16 M4 barrels that have a muzzle […]
We’ve got a pile of expensive cleaning rods kicking around the shop without an effective way to store them. During a YouTube binge watching session I came across Jimmy DiResta building a rack using cut […]
Removing a damaged or broken screw can be a difficult task. Sometimes just the head breaks off and if you’re lucky, some exposed screw shank is left behind that you can grab with pliers. Other-times, […]
Most shooters use factory ammunition in their rifles. As a result of being an avid handloader, I don’t use it or often share factory ammunition data on this site. Since reloading requires skill, expense and […]
Barrel Speed: 6.5 Creedmoor Bartlein vs. Factory barrel muzzle velocities In addition to gunsmithing and reloading content, rifleshooter.com is well known for the barrel length vs muzzle velocity experiments. Over the years I’ve tested all […]
Swapping barrels on a Smith and Wesson revolver can be difficult, but with the right tools it can be a manageable job. In this post, we are going to swap barrels on a K-Frame revolver. […]
Imagine buying a new car and never changing the oil, inspecting the tires or maintaining it? This kind of neglect sounds crazy doesn’t it? Many gun owners fail to perform basic maintenance. Lack of preventative […]
Great rifles deserve great triggers. In this post, let’s look at how a Jewell trigger is installed on a Winchester 70, or in this case, a FN Special Police which uses the same action. The […]
When I first heard about Ruger’s Wrangler, I was intrigued. Introduced as a less expensive version of the Single-Six, the Wrangler is a single-action 22 long rifle revolver that has an MSRP that’s just under […]
An important part of the gunsmith’s tasks is the ability to install a properly fitted recoil pad. Occasionally you may find a factory replacement pad that aligns perfectly, but more often than not, you’ll end […]
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