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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 […]

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Maynard Model 1 Breechloading Carbine

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ViperSkins upgrade for A.I.C.S

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Making a cleaning rod rack

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Remington 700 versus Savage 10/110: Comparative design notes

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

308 Winchester
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308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis
6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
Completing an 80% 10/22 Select Fire LLC RAZOR Semiautomatic Receiver
223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
Howa 1500 Review
Ruger American Rifle Predator 223 Review
USMC M40A5 Build- Part 1: Gathering the Parts
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M24 Sniper Rifle Review

6.5 Creedmoor load development: Sierra 107 TMK and Varget

1911 Rear Sight Installation (Novak style cut)

Reloading 101: Measuring group size and converting to MOA

Sierra .30 Caliber/7.62MM 175 Grain HPBT Tipped MatchKing (TMK) Load Development and Review: 308 Winchester and Varget


 

 

 

 

 

Shooting the FBI Pistol Qualification Course

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Does primer size matter? PART-2 CCI 200 v CCI 400

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CTK Precision P3 Ultimate Gun Vise Review

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Installing a PVS 22/27 mount on a bolt action rifle: McCann Industries SIRS

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Wilson Combat’s Tactical Rail Interface, Modular (T.R.I.M.) Review

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Understanding shotgun back bore

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Cut and crown a shotgun barrel

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Advice for the amateur gunsmith

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Vais Muzzle Brake Installation

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USMC M40A5 Build- Part 1: Gathering the Parts

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