Gunsmithing


Not only do you need a good wrench, you also need a way to hold the receiver. A clamshell or a reaction rod is just the ticket.

5 Areas Of Concern In The AR-15 Build

Constructing your dream rifle from scratch isn't knockout difficult, but there are some processes of the AR-15 build that get folks tied in knots.
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Modifying The Savage 110: .308 Nor. Mag. To .280 AI Project

The AR-15 isn't the only rifle that a snap to jump between calibers, as taking a Savage 110 from .308 Norma Magnum to .280 Ackley Improved proves.
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Get On Target With The 10 Best Gun Digest Books (2019)

Need a high-velocity page-turner? Check out the top Gun Digest books from the past year.
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Gear Review: Real Avid AR15 Armorer’s Master Kit

If you're a carbine D.I.Y.er the Real Avid AR15 Armorer's Master Kit is a must have. This compact kit contains all the tools you need to repair and modify your AR-15.
The Heinie Straight-8 sight system uses two dots, one over the other, on each sight front and rear. The system is fast, effective and almost impossible to get wrong.

1911: Customized By Committee

Well-known and ‘unobtainable’ pistolsmiths all start somewhere. It might as well be with your 1911.
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Ruger 10/22: Customizing For Accuracy

Rebuilding and upgrading a Ruger 10/22 introduces improvements far beyond the aesthetic benefits.
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Gunsmithing Tools: Real Avid Smart Drive 90

With more than 80 bits, the Smart Drive 90 covers any D.I.Y gun project that comes across your bench, making it one of the best gunsmithing tools.
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RISE Armament Adds RA-140 Flat Super Sporting

Given a new fell to an old favorite, RISE introduces the RA-140 Flat Super Sporting.
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Easy Rifle Upgrade With Boyd’s Gunstocks

Got an old friend that needs a facelift? Boyd’s Gunstocks builds upgraded replacement stocks for more than 1,200 different firearms.
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5 Tips To Make Your Bolt-Action Rifle More Accurate

Do you have a bolt gun that doesn’t perform like it should? Here are five options to get your groups back in the bullseye.
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Video: The Firearms Magic Of Turnbull Restoration

True masters of their trade, the craftsmen at Turnbull Restoration Company take ordinary firearms and make them extraordinary.
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Video: Shooting From Non-Traditional Prone Positions

Beyond running and gunning, shooters must master the prone positions to excel in competitive pistol matches.
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Understanding The AR-10 Upper Receiver

Mastering the particulars of the AR-10 upper receiver helps you get more out of the heavy metal brute.
When Heavy Metal Division began, iron sights ruled and life was good. Then a lot of shooters got older and found optics were better. Thus, Heavy Metal Tactical was born.

Heavy Metal: Building An AR-10

If you want to compete in the Heavy Metal Division of 3-Gun, you’ll need an AR-10. Here are the basics.
This is a FLIR thermal optic on a .300 Blackout carbine. It offers an affordable thermal sight, with a cost under three grand, and ruggedness enough to last through a lot of nighttime hog-whacking.

Custom AR-15: Hog Guns and .300 Blackout

Equipping your custom AR-15 .300 Blackout with night vision, you can shop for all the pork you could possibly want.
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Performance AR: Build a Mk12 Mod 0

The Mk12 Mod 0 is a heavily customized AR-15 for mid-range sniper use. Here’s how to build your own.

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Articles on the best gunsmithing techniques, firearm upgrades, gunsmithing tools, home gun repair and firearm cleaning and maintenance. Whether you’re interested in pursuing a career, or simply want to take the DIY custom gun route, these how-tos and gear reviews are the best place to start. Also check out: AccessoriesAmmunitionOpticsReloadingSuppressors


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