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Anyone have drawings/dimensions for M14/M1A barrels? Specifically the location of the gas port, op rod guide, and cuts for the front sight assembly? If I ever get my money saved up I'd like to chamber one in .260 Rem. I'd love to try it. I know that I'd need an adjustable gas port...

I have a 1903A3 that's been badly sporterized, and I think I want to rebarrel it. The action/bolt are in pretty good shape, and won't be hard to clean up. The stock is a lost cause and I'm considering making one for it. My goal is to and up with a very pretty gun that is in the style of the...

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It's been a few years since I saw this gentleman on TV, but he was interviewed a lot by history channel and military channel programs. He was portly and had glasses. Would handle firearms and explain their function and historical significance. Usually wore white gloves while handling the guns...

I am looking to buy more rifle actions, probably exclusively bolt actions. I have a SS Remington 700 short action, a Mauser K98, and a FN SPR (basically a pre-64 Winchester 70, I LOVE that action. The quality is stellar.) I will probably get these actions blueprinted and chambered before...

I'm a gunsmithing student and one of my projects is to make a custom 700. I've ordered and received my Stainless steel action and a custom SS barrel, now I need bottom metal. I'd prefer a hinged floor-plate. I've looked at the custom SS bottom metals, and they are very pricey. I'm sure they...

So I know the basics of preservation, but I have a question? How would I go about preparing a rifle bore/chamber for long term storage. I imagine that the first step is to clean the barrel thoroughly. Then I imagine that degreasing would be good. I want to remove any remaining...

I'm a gunsmithing student at Montgomery Community College in NC. For my 21st birthday present to myself I bought an old Colt 1903 in need of a lot of TLC. The slide will probably need replacing, and the whole gun needs to be refinished. I really like the Nitre bluing that you see on some of...

I would really like a Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless. And a semi-local store has one. In bad shape. Lots of pitting, lots of rough spots: basically I would either be replacing the slide or spending a lot of time to build up plating to get the damage out. But the price is good! $300. I'm a...

As some of you may know, I am a gunsmithing student at a college in NC. For the Spring semester, I will be "making" a minimum of 3 bolt action rifles. 1 must be from a Mauser action. I already have a K98 in rough shape. It would take more effort than it is worth to restore it. 1 must...

What can I do to prevent surface rust on my MK II Ruger pistol? I just moved and it was sitting on the wooden shelf in the bedroom closet for about a week. 2 or 3 days after I got here I noticed a small amount of surface rust. I immediately oiled and brass wooled the spots. Then rubbed...

Ok, Here are the details. I am 20. I turn 21 in October. I live in Florida. I know that I cannot purchase a handgun from a dealer. While I don't intend to, I was wondering if I could theoretically purchase a handgun from a private party. This is theoretical. My mother already bought a...

I will be attending gunsmithing school this Fall, and I have a request: What books do you recommend a gunsmith/marksman read. I don't mean the basic assembly/disassembly or reloading theory, I mean the best darn books you,ve read. The indispensable. The classics. I've already got the...

Which carbine would you carry if you were traveling on foot? I don't necessarily mean which manufacturer's AR carbine clone, but more which type/style. If you can, please include what type of terrain/environment you expect to be in, and how that affects your choice. I'd go with my M1...

I am looking for plans to build a rifle crate. I'm envisioning a crate similar to the type used to transport military long arms, but anything will work. I am going off to school for gunsmithing and need a way to transport and store multiple rifles. So far I have an old Marlin 60, a...

Hi everyone! I am a student who will be starting gunsmithing school this Fall. I would really like to have a .22LR pistol to take with me. I am leaving all the expensive/sentimental firearms at home with my dad and will only be taking my new Ruger 10/22, an old single shot .22LR rifle, and...

I was just given a Hopkins & Allen revolver. The markings are as follows: Hopkins & Allen M'F'G Co. Pat. Mch 28.71 May 27.79 XL No. 3 32 Cal. Centre Fire It has a spur trigger, Octagonal barrel, Can anyone tell me which .32 caliber ammunition it fires? Thanks! J

Does anyone know of a good powder to use in 7.5x55 Swiss loads? Last Friday I loaded 150 rounds. The Horandy Manual listed powders I did not have on hand. The only one listed I had access to in any real quantity was some old IMR 4350. This works, but because the powder dispenser doesn't like...

Just reading over the SAAMI pamphlet "Sporting Ammunition Primers, Properties, Handling, and Storage for Handloading." (Found at this Link) They recommend that you ground your reloading gear to prevent static charge build up, which could lead to some very pi$$ed off primers. I have been...

Every one talks about the decibel differences between suppressors, or between suppressed firearms and non-suppressed firearms. Now, I've only been around suppressed .22lr pistols, so I am VERY far from an expert. The question I have is this: Someone in another thread commented how their...