Straight Pull Rifles, Hold the Swiss... Part I
Projects based upon military surplus rifles are always an interesting challenge. Each type seems to ride a wave of popularity that begins with availability of low priced, best quality, all matching number guns and ends with higher priced, parts bin born Frankensteins. Tracking to that curve is the level of […] [Read More]
CZ's 455 Varmint
The term “Varmint” isn’t a noun that defines a specific animal, or groups of animals, as much as it is a term that classifies a certain type of animal misconduct. A rabbit availing itself of someone’s vegetable garden, to the detriment of the garden’s owner, is a varmint. A rabbit […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 700 BDL 50th Anniversary Edition
My Remington Model 700 BDL in 7mm Remington Magnum was received as a Christmas gift from my wife and children in 1980. That was roughly thirty two years ago, or eighteen years after the model and cartridge combination had been introduced. Remington has offered over 900 configurations of the Model […] [Read More]
No Mausers Lost Their Lives in the Production of This Article
The problem with working on Cosmoline soaked WWII relics is that the process is addictive. Projects often begin a new learning experience and the work can be very challenging and sometimes lead to irrational verbal berating of inanimate objects. Still, many projects conclude with improved firearm appearance and function. However, […] [Read More]
No Mausers Lost Their Lives in the Production of This Article
The Yugoslavian M24/47 Mauser, like just about every other military Mauser, has a two stage trigger. The cam 1 surface takes half the slack out of the trigger pull and reduces engagement with the gun’s sear engagement ledge. Cam 2 continues movement until the cocking piece is released. It is […] [Read More]
The MagnetoSpeed Chronograph Part II
The concept of a chronograph is tough to improve upon but, this time, I think the folks at MagnetoSpeed did just that. The MagnetoSpeed overcomes some of the most significant limitations and irritations associated with the use of a traditional chronograph. The MagnetoSpeed is complete as pictured above. It has […] [Read More]
Electrochemical Marking
My Uncle Pete, aka “Popeye”, once told me that if it weren’t for ignorance, we’d be too afraid to try anything new. And that philosophy has guided me throughout my life; trying new things to overcome a substantial amount of ignorance. Thanks Uncle Peter. There are many things around the […] [Read More]
No Mausers Lost Their Lives in the Production of This Article
At the conclusion of Part 1, or as I like to call it, Part 1, we had metaphorically fire hosed the bolt to clear off gunk, only to discover some of the finest examples of pitting ever seen by civilized man. While the gun’s receiver was more or less pristine, […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 1100
In days gone by, if someone were to ask me what the difference was between the people who deer hunt and those who shoot skeet and/or trap, my response would have been, “A six figure disposable income and an appreciation for golf.” But then I’ve always had a blue collar […] [Read More]
No Mausers Lost Their Lives in the Production of This Article... Part I
My time in the United States Air Force, as a B52 Crew Chief assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, was a lot like being in the military… but without the formalities and probably a lot more fun. When the wing wasn’t on Arc Light deployment, home base was Ellsworth AFB, […] [Read More]