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Homesporter contour barrel

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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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Bolt action rifle muzzle brake installation: Installing a Surefire MB762SSAL/RE

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Remington Model 4, 742, 7400 disassembly notes

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Fluted Remington 700 Bolts

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Review: Maxim Defense CQB Stock

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Rifle stock QD stud repair for bipod

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Factory 6.5 Creedmoor Ammunition Accuracy

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Building a Custom Bolt Action .223 Rifle with a Blackheart International Action

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Custom 1911 Project: Part 5- milling the slide for low mount sights

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1911 Gunsmithing: lower and flare ejection port

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Fixing a Custom 260 Remington Bolt Action Rifle

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