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  • [ January 26, 2025 ] 782 Custom Gunworks “HUNDO” Loading Block Editorial
  • [ January 26, 2025 ] How do rifle suppressors affect muzzle velocity? Precision Rifles
  • [ May 31, 2023 ] The A-Team Mini-14? Customizing a Ruger Mini-14 A-Team
  • [ April 30, 2023 ] Removing stripped and sheared screws from a rifle Gunsmithing
  • [ February 28, 2023 ] Cut and Crown a Winchester 94 30-30 Gunsmithing
Bullet Selection

308 Winchester load development: Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) and VARGET

November 21, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) load development: 308 Winchester and VARGET In Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) REVIEW and load development: 308 Winchester and IMR 4064, we had a first look at […]

Cartridge Selection

300 Winchester Magnum load development: Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) REVIEW

November 15, 2016 Bill Marr 0

When I found out Sierra was introducing .308″ diameter 195 grain Tipped MatchKings (TMK) I was thrilled to get my hands on some.  The weight was an interesting choice, heavy for a 308 Winchester (Win) […]

Competition

308 Winchester load development: Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) REVIEW with IMR 4064

November 14, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Sierra 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) REVIEW and load development: 308 Winchester and IMR 4064 Sierra recently expanded the Tipped MatchKing (TMK) line with the introduction of a 195 grain .308 diameter bullet #7795.   […]

1911 gunsmithing

Customizing the 1911: machining a golf ball pattern slide

November 7, 2016 Bill Marr 0

In this post I’ll be machining a golf ball pattern into the top of a 1911 slide.  This pattern will match the golf ball texture on the grip and main spring housing, giving the pistol […]

1911 gunsmithing

Customizing the 1911: round butt Officer’s ACP conversion

November 1, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of 1911 pistol is the shape of it’s butt.  The square edge can print when the pistol is carried concealed.  To address this, Ed Brown designed a Bobtail conversion mainspring housing […]

1911 gunsmithing

Customizing the 1911: countersink and flush cut slide stop pin

October 25, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Countersunk and flush cut slide stop pins have become common on custom 1911s over the past few years.  This simple modification adds a distinctive touch to a 1911 frame. For reference purposes, a schematic of […]

Cartridge Selection

Why not 308? The battle between 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×47 Lapua, 260 Rem, 243 Win, 6BR, 6×47 Lapua, and 6 Creedmoor

October 17, 2016 Bill Marr 0

The expanding popularity of precision rifles has been accompanied by discussion about abandoning the 308 Winchester in favor of the 6.5 Creedmoor.  But what about the other match calibers out there?  Specifically 6.5×47 Lapua, 260 Remington, 243 […]

Reviews

Kynshot recoil reduction stock for the Remington 870

October 14, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Kynshot manufactures hydraulic recoil reduction buffer systems for AR-15/M16 M4 type rifles and shotguns.  A big fan of the Remington 870, I decided to see what this system has to offer. Kynshot sent a SK5100R […]

1911 gunsmithing

Customizing the 1911: machining a golf ball front strap

October 11, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Hot and sweaty or cold and numb hands can make grasping your 1911 pistol difficult, especially if it has the original specification smooth front strap.  The addition of checkering, texturing, rubber grips or grip tape […]

Competition

Budget precision rifle options? Custom rigs for a mid-range budget

October 3, 2016 Bill Marr 0

In the short time since its introduction, the Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) has become established in the shooting industry.  While there have been precision rifles in similar setups available for years, what made the Ruger […]

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Custom 1911 Project: Part 2-undercut trigger guard

1911 gunsmithing
September 1, 2016 0

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

6.5 Creedmoor
October 4, 2018 0

MDT XRS Chassis Review

Precision Rifles
February 20, 2020 0

6.5 Creedmoor load development: Reloder 17 and 140 gr. Sierra MatchKing (SMK) #1740

6.5 Creedmoor
June 19, 2017 0

Ultimatum Precision redesigned bolt for the U300: reduced bolt lift

Precision Rifles
February 12, 2017 0
Review: Shooting the MAGPUL Ruger 10/22 Hunter X-22 Stock
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!
Ruger American Rifle Predator 223 Review
308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
338 Lapua Magnum: Barrel Length Versus Muzzle Velocity (30-17 inches)
Colt M45A1 Review: USMC Pistol Review
Howa 1500 Review
Howa 1500 barreled action review: Howa 1500 versus Remington 700
16.5 Inch 308 Winchester Precision Rifle: Summary of a Short Rifle

Building a custom 300 Blackout (BLK) Precision Rifle

MDT ACC (Adjustable Core Competition) Chassis Review

Do rifle crowns matter? Does a crown affect accuracy? I find out with the help of my grinder…

6.5 Creedmoor Barrel Speed: Can shorter barrels shoot faster?


 

 

 

 

 

Forster CO-AX reloading press: REVIEW- Is it the best press for precision rifle?

March 12, 2017 0

Remington Arms “One at a time” 1969 Manufacturing Video

July 4, 2014 0

Review: Remington 700 SPS Varmint

July 18, 2016 0

Savage Model 10 FCP-SR Review

February 29, 2016 0

6X47 Lapua (6-6.5×47 Lapua) Review

November 28, 2014 0

Custom 1911 Project: Part 4- Machining a chain link front strap

September 12, 2016 0

Installing a recoil pad on a fiberglass stock

January 30, 2017 0

Sheared screw removal (drill and back out method)

November 17, 2018 0

Chamber Reamers

April 5, 2015 0

Customizing the 1911: machining a golf ball pattern slide

November 7, 2016 0

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