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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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Cerakote USMC Red (H-167) rifle

Rifles
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7.62x51mm NATO (308 Win) Barrel Length and Velocity: IMI Samson 150 grain FMJ

Barrel length
January 24, 2015 0

Installing a muzzle brake between centers

Gunsmithing
September 2, 2018 0

Remington 700 versus Savage 10/110: Comparative design notes

Gunsmithing
March 9, 2016 0

6.5 Creedmoor load development: Hornady 147 ELD with H4350 and H4831SC

6.5 Creedmoor
July 27, 2018 0
6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis
Howa 1500 barreled action review: Howa 1500 versus Remington 700
Ruger American Rifle Predator 223 Review
223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
16.5 Inch 308 Winchester Precision Rifle: Summary of a Short Rifle
Howa 1500 Review
300 Winchester Magnum: How Does Barrel Length Change Velocity- A 16" 300 Win Mag?
Sig Sauer MPX Review

6.5 Creedmoor loads: 142 gr. and 140 gr. SMK with H4350

308 Winchester Barrel Length and Velocity: Winchester 147 grain FMJ

Sierra 6mm 110 SMK, 6 Creedmoor and 6×47 Lapua: initial impressions/load development

Review: Primal Rights Competition Primer Seater (CPS)


 

 

 

 

 

Installing Venom’s Antidote muzzle brake & tactical gas block on an AK (Kalashnikov) barrel- cut, crown and thread an AK barrel

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Building a Custom Ruger American Rifle

November 12, 2017 0

Cerakote firearms finishing: Quick trick to coat screws

November 14, 2013 0

Machining front cocking serrations on a Glock slide

July 29, 2015 0

Best pistol drill ever? Shooting Larry Vickers’ “The Test”

September 14, 2015 0

Badger Ordnance FTE Brake Installation

December 1, 2013 0

5 Reasons to consider gunsmithing as a hobby

June 28, 2013 0

Building a Custom 308 Precision Chassis Rifle- PART 3- Cutting the chamber, final assembly and test fire

April 29, 2022 0

Custom Cut Down Over and Under Shotgun

July 30, 2020 0

Sling swivel stud installation

September 9, 2018 0

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