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Building a USMC M40A3: Cloning the Marine Corps Sniper Rifle from 1999-2009

January 4, 2016 Bill Marr 0

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 […]

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USMC M40A5 Build- Part 5: Bedding and final assembly

December 16, 2015 Bill Marr 0

Welcome to the final installment of Rifleshooter.com’s USMC M40A5 build series, USMC M40A5 Build- Part 5: Bedding and final assembly.  To read the rest of the series, see: Remington 700 (USMC M40A1, M40A3, M40A5) Q&A: […]

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Shooting the USMC Pistol Qualification: Combat Pistol Program (CPP)

July 12, 2015 Bill Marr 0

Shooting a firearms qualification course is a great way to benchmark your proficiency.   Pistol qualifications are among the easiest to replicate on your own.  Typically taking places at distances of 25 yards and less, […]

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USMC M40A5 Build-Part 2: Lug slotting the receiver

April 19, 2015 Bill Marr 0

USMC M40A5 Build-Part 2: Lug slotting the receiver USMC M40A5 Build- Part 1: Gathering the Parts provided an overview of the parts required to complete an M40A5 (or M40A3).  In Part 2 of this series, the receiver […]

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USMC M40A5 Build- Part 1: Gathering the Parts

February 16, 2015 Bill Marr 0

To read Rifleshooter.com’s M40A5 Build Series, see: Remington 700 (USMC M40A1, M40A3, M40A5) Q&A: What is a clip slot? Lug slot? Lugged base? USMC M40A5 Build- Part 1: Gathering the Parts USMC M40A5 Build-Part 2: […]

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AR15 Magazine Upgrade

Accessories
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Remington 870 Receiver Scratch Removal

Gunsmithing
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Fluted Remington 700 Bolts

Rifles
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Removing a stuck pull-through cleaning kit

Gunsmithing
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Bedding an HS Precision Stock

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223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
308 Winchester/ 7.62x51mm NATO Short barrel length and velocity- A six inch 308 bolt gun?
6 Creedmoor barrel length versus muzzle velocity (31 to 17 inches)
M24 Sniper Rifle Review
300 Winchester Magnum: How Does Barrel Length Change Velocity- A 16" 300 Win Mag?
7.62x39 mm Russian: Effect of barrel length on muzzle velocity
223 Ackley Improved (223AI) loads and review: A better 223?
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis

Review: Tactical Rifle Operator with Paul Howe

Marlin 336 Straight Stock Conversion

308 Winchester 175 Sierra MatchKing and IMR 4064 load development

Review: Lithgow Arms LA102 Crossover Centerfire rifle


 

 

 

 

 

Rebarreling a Winchester Model 70

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Annealing brass for reloaders

June 6, 2016 0

Savage Axis HB Review: Sub MOA for sub $300?

April 4, 2016 0

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

March 7, 2018 0

Custom Remington 700 Build: Our twist on a light tactical rifle

March 11, 2013 0

Repairing a split shotgun stock

February 24, 2019 0

Machining a Glock slide for a Trijicon RMR cut

July 30, 2015 0

Brownells Gunsmith Conference and Career Fair

April 21, 2013 0

USMC M40A5 Build- Part 1: Gathering the Parts

February 16, 2015 0

Custom Cut Down Over and Under Shotgun

July 30, 2020 0

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