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06 May 2013

The Best Guide To Leveling Blacksmithing

Tags: boatswains mate 2nd, model 11
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“What’s it worth?” is a question that is common to anyone with more than a casual interest in firearms. It is certainly a common question at the gunsmith shop for many reasons. Outside of the obvious need to understand what a gun’s monetary value might be, when (more…)

22 Apr 2013

How To Have A Gunsmith Career

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I chose to follow the gunsmith business part time in 1960 when an FFL was free for the asking. I had hoped to pursue a gunsmith/machinist career. A couple of years later they went up to $1.00 per year. A while later a fee of 10.00 per (more…)

08 Apr 2013

How To Create A Straight Shooter Album

Tags: dad, lever action
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Few joys compare with a shooter or collector gazing at a selection of treasured firearms. My wife likens me to a dragon gloating over its horde. I suppose she has a point. But for me and many others, amidst the rare and shiny pretties are icons of (more…)

01 Apr 2013

Fal Barrel With A DSA Receiver

Tags: muzzle break, receiver
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Like my first build, I started my second with only an Imbel kit. It came with everything but a receiver. So I asked myself, “Self, whose receiver do I want to build this rifle on.”? I looked at my kit and decided on a DSA receiver. Now (more…)

21 Jan 2013

Excellent Gunsmithing Tips From The Pro’s

Tags: camera, test firing
Posted in Gunsmithing | 2 Comments

The use of current technologies (such as computers and cameras) in Gunsmithing would seem to go hand in hand, however, because of fear, different methods of working and learning, generation gaps and individual special interests, these technologies are sometimes over-looked and feared instead of being embraced. Many (more…)

17 Dec 2012

The Best Shooting Class

Tags: gun parts, gun parts corp
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This started out to be a “quicky” free lesson for those who have signed up for our twice weekly emails. But, as usual, I got so windy that it was soon too long for one of those and just about right for my monthly column. How fortuitous (more…)

10 Dec 2012

What You Need To Know About Continuous Shooting

Tags: mil spec, timex
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Preparation for survival is a never-ending process. I have been at it for some 30 plus years and I continue to refine my kit. Recent changes and additions are: I just acquired a new machete from the folks at Gerber. I also have one of their new (more…)

05 Nov 2012

Everything You Need To Know About Hog Hunting

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It was a very nice week for a hunting trip. It was a mild winter and a good time to take a hog for a little lean pork. We drove the 51/2 hours out to the Brush Ranch and settled in for a good time. It was (more…)

22 Oct 2012

A Handloader Saves On Ammunition Factory Amo Can Be Costly

Tags: ammo, handloading
Posted in Reloading | 3 Comments

I’ve been accused of perfectionism more than once in my stay so far on this earth, and called upon to be completely honest about the subject, I’d have to admit it is true. I’m afraid the moniker fits. I came by the trait honestly. Having been formally (more…)

08 Oct 2012

Shooting Left Handed With A Single Gauge Shotgun

Tags: 12 gauge shotgun, gauge shotgun
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I’m left handed. Have been all my life. It’s not so much a problem now, but when I was growing up it presented more obstacles than it should have. Being left-handed was still frowned upon in those days. There was a time when left handed kids were (more…)

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