Recent content by Al(2506)

Bore-scope I have the Hawk-eye scope, unless you are in the business of gunsmithing it's too expensive. I learned a lot about what goes on inside a rifle barrel using mine, and could show the customer also. For me it worked great, still have it but sold all of my shop equipment, and retired. Al

Marlin not cocking hammer Try holding the bolt down with your finger when you cock it, the rails may be worn down tto the point where it lets the bolt not put enough downward pressure on the hammer to cock it. I've seen this happen. Al

280 rifle reloading I've reloaded ammo for a lot of different cal. rifles, tried everything in the books. I'm talking about brass prep, trimmed, fire formed, neck sized, annealed, etc. the best thing that showed a real results, was uniforming the primer pocket depth. Hope this helps, also use...

1903 Springfield When I first saw the serial no. I was concerned about the heat treating on it. My old mind can't remember what the no. was where they started double heat treating the receiver's. Seems like around 800,000 but not sure. This is what I did to one that was questionable. The A.T.F...

New member I've been a member before, but just got back on-line. I'm a retired gunsmith and like most types of firearms. I did a lot of custom rifles, and accurizing them, which was my favorite thing. I had to close my shop due to health reasons. I sure do miss my customer's and working on...

Feeding Problem with ADL Since the stock has been changed, I would check the mag. box fit. If it's not fit so the box doesn't fit tight enough into the bottom of the action it could be the problem. Al