Repairing the L.C. Smith Hammerless Double
The graceful, light, and distinctive L.C. Smith Hammerless Double sidelock is a favorite of American shotgunners. Here's how to fix its most common problems. If you own a Smith and want to make it suitable to shoot again, or if you are presented a Smith to repair, here's what you need to know about the shotgun.
Civilian Ownership of Suppressors & Silencers: Steps in the Process
Silencers, like machine-guns, are regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934, and are regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. The procedure for owning a silencer may seem daunting at first, but actually requires less paperwork than buying an automobile.
Making Homemade Barrel Adapters
Take a moment before hauling that trash to the dumpster—you may find something useful, such as .22 barrels.
Case Hardening with Kasenit
Case hardening was once the best way to stretch a limited steel budget. Today, it provides a hard surface with a tough inner structure.
Back Country Rifle Returns in Weatherby’s Vanguard Series 2 Line
Back Country, a lightweight rifle for hunters and shooters, joins Weatherby’s Vanguard Series 2 line in 2013. Weighing just 6.75 pounds, Back Country carries the Weatherby sub-MOA guarantee and other features common to all Vanguard Series 2 rifles. In addition, Back Country’s chrome-moly metalwork with Cerakote Tactical Grey finish provides exceptional corrosion resistance.
Making The Ruger 10/22 Team Challenge Conversion
GunReports.com presents this article from the American Gunsmith Library Book of the Rifle: aking The Ruger 10/22 Team Challenge Conversion. Gunsmiths will be called upon to make drop-in parts drop in and solve other difficulties associated with the upgrade of the stock Ruger 10/22 to a Team Challenge unit.
Gun Polishing Tools
A good polishing job can save a gun from the junk heap, but a bad job can send it there. Here's how the professional does it.
Rock Island Armory Debuts TCM 22 Rifle
Rock Island Armory debuted the TCM 22 centerfire rifle at SHOT Show 2013. The new rifle is chambered for the Armscor TCM .22 cartridge exclusive to Armscor.
2013 SHOT Show Auctions Feature Doug Turnbull TAR-10 308
One of the 2013 SHOT Show auctions features a Doug Turnbull TAR-10 .308 Semi-Automatic. The 2013 SHOT Show is set to run Jan. 15-18 in Las Vegas.
Model 70 Jack O’Connor Tribute Rifle Featured as 2013 SHOT Show Auction
One of the 2013 SHOT Show auctions features the very last .270 Winchester Model 70 Jack O'Connor Tribute Rifle, which may be bid on at GunBroker.com. The 2013 SHOT Show is set to run Jan. 15-18 in Las Vegas.
The Dirty Dozen: Wildlife Groups that Want to End Hunting
There are groups that undermine and manipulate systems across America to end hunting, trapping and fishing. These same “less-than-honest” groups also often then exploit wildlife and conservation issues in the name of raising dollars for their devious causes. The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance has identified a dozen organizations that have taken efforts in the past year to prevent you from hunting or trapping:
ARES Defense Releases Mission-Configurable Rifle
ARES Defense Systems is introducing the ARES-15 Mission Configurable Rifle (MCR), which offers dual-feed capabilities and quick-change barrel.
Shotgunner Rhode Bests Cali Ammo Scheme
A panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that California’s law requiring a background check for each ammunition purchase violates the Second...