An oversized bolt handle on a Remington 700 allows for faster bolt manipulation and lets the shooter’s knuckles clear the objective lens of larger scopes. At one time they were fairly exotic upgrades but now […]
Many fiberglass stocks have fairly slick surfaces. Some have textured paint or webbing that allows positive gripping in slippery conditions. Some, like McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, can be ordered from the factory with textured grip surfaces. […]
In this post Rifleshooter.com will install a Sako extractor in a Remington bolt action rifle. What is a SAKO extractor? A Sako extractor (above) is the name given to the style of extractor used on Sako rifles. […]
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 […]
Getting started… Shopping for a new hunting rifle is always a blast. While an off the shelf .270 Winchester, .308 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield, or 7mm Remington Magnum will serve you well, building a custom rifle […]
Head over to the bolt action rifle section of any internet shooting forum and you are bound to stumble into the Savage and Remington rifle debate. While the Remington 700 is more refined (and expensive) […]
If you work on round action receivers like the Remington 700, a receiver v-block, or fixture, is useful. Receiver fixtures allow you to properly index the action in your milling machine, as well as secure […]
Many custom rifles are offered with upgraded 8-40 scope base screws. These larger fasteners offer increased strength over the standard 6-48 screws found on most factory rifles. Reasons for upgrading to 8-40 screws include: preventing […]
When you chamber (or fit) a barrel blank to a rifle you have to cut it on a lathe. There are two basic ways to do this: one is to mount the barrel blank through the […]
Bedding a rifle increases accuracy by creating a precise fit between the stock and the action. This precise fit eliminates stress in the action and provides a solid foundation for an accurate rifle. My friend […]
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