Gunsmithing
Custom Cut Down Over and Under Shotgun
I always wanted a cut down over and under shotgun. For the past two decades I’ve been looking for a suitable donor gun, but the relatively high cost of a quality used shotgun has kept […]
Gunsmithing
Gunsmithing
Mosin Nagant Bolt Handle Modification
The Mosin Nagant rifle is a staple in the surplus rifle market. With nearly 17-million produced worldwide, the Mosin has developed a strong following in the United States. The rudimentary bolt handle is mounted perpendicular […]
Gunsmithing
Cut and crown a shotgun barrel
Domestic shotgun barrels typically range from 18″ to 32″ in length. While the long barrels are great for target shooting or hunting, shorter barrels are often necessary for defensive use. While many pump and semi-automatic […]
Gunsmithing
Removing stuck choke tubes
If you don’t maintain the interchangeable choke tubes, they can seize in place creating a big problem. Recently, a customer brought in a stainless steel Browning BT99 trap gun that had a stuck choke tube. […]
Gunsmithing
Remington Model 4, 742, 7400 disassembly notes
Big game hunters in the United States traditionally had two options in semi-automatic rifles, the Browning BAR and Remington 7400. While I’m not particularly fond of either, they both offer shooters quick follow up shots […]
Gunsmithing
Removing pinned and welded muzzle devices
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 […]
Gunsmithing
Remington 700 sheared screw removal
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, […]
Gunsmithing
Smith and Wesson K-Frame revolver barrel removal and installation
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. […]
Gunsmithing
My bolt won’t close! Troubleshooting seized ejectors
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 […]
Gunsmithing
Jewell trigger installation on Winchester 70/FN Special Police
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 […]