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I am working on an old Browning Light Twelve Auto 5. I have run into a problem with removing the pins that hold the Magazine Cut-Off and the Cartridge Stop. When I attempted to drive them out from the bottom they touched the top of the receiver before they could be released. My solution was to...

I am looking for an issue of the June 2020 American Gunsmith magazine. Even being a subscriber they do not offer back issues. Does anyone happen to have this issue or know where it could be found?

I was just brought a new Stevens 301 single shot that needs to be disassembled. I am "assuming" the trigger assembly and receiver parts are very much like the H&R and NEF shotguns but would like to see what is in there before I start punching pins. Anyone have any experience with these or have a...

I have an old Rock Chucker. While I was working on it the other day I noticed some stamped proof marks on the right hand side near the base. Very subtle and mostly filled with coating. This particular stamp reads A3 and I was wondering what these stamps refer to? I am posting a picture I...

I have built an AR primarily for my wife to use for home defense. It's a heavy little thing - 10.5" bull barrel with a forward ported flash supressor. I plan on working up some reloads for home defense purposes (indoors) and I'm looking for some thoughts on the matter. Bullet/Powder combos...

Does anyone have any advice on how to go about removing the bolt stop on a Ruger American 30-06? The pin goes in from the bottom and fits into a pocket so driving it through is out.

I volunteered to restore a relative's Ruger LCP Custom had been found after being lost for a year - wedged in the seat of their golf cart. The gun is functional but needs some serious servicing. I've managed a complete disassembly except for the extractor - which has a detent that doesn't quite...

I finally got my Hornady Progressive press set up and ran into a couple of problems. I'll focus on one of those here. The case activated powder drop "binds" occasionally before releasing the powder. It has been cleaned a reassembled - and only does this when powder is actually in the unit. The...

I'm finally considering moving some of my reloading to a progressive press. I would want this for 45ACP, 9mm and .223. My initial thoughts are a Dillon RL 550B or Dillon 650XL. I'm looking for thoughts on moving in this direction from others who have done the same thing AND if they had to do it...

I have an old Lyman Universal Case trimmer. Out of curiosity, does anyone know if the RCBS Case Neck Turner will mount on the Lyman trimmer like it does with the RCBS Rotary Case Trimmer? It looks like if the threads for the cutter/trimmer are the same it should work. Just trying to save...

I finally got my hands on an old original Rockchucker. Along with my find came accessories, an old 510 scale and the Reloader Special press. Not bad for $100 (still smiling). My question is about the RS press. Does anyone have any preferred dedicated uses for the RS press. I was planning on...

I started powder coating my cast pistol bullets and have been pleased with the results. I'm about to start casting for a 30/30 and a 30-06. Is it possible (or even advisable) to eliminate the gas checks when powder coating cast rifle bullets? Pros? Cons?

I have my own range and I'm setting up an area for tactical practice. A question popped up when setting up new firing positions for different targets. When shooting and moving to a new firing position with a double/single action handgun, what is the preferred method to move and re-acquire the...

I recently picked up a post '64 Model 94 30-30. The front sight was in bad shape and I replaced it with a Marble Arms glow sight. No problems. I tried to replace the rear dovetail sight with a Marble Arms bullseye sight and the dovetail is too large to fit. It measured out to .375 which is...

I picked up a 1980s S&W 1500 (Howa) 30-06 that is giving me fits with the magazine feed. This is the factory internal magazine with a trapdoor and not the aftermarket addon external mag. It will not consistently feed the rounds correctly. It seems to allow them to come at an angle and sometimes...

I just picked up a late 80's S&W 1500 in 30-06. The rifle is scoped and someone has removed the front and rear sights and filled the mounting holes with "something". I want to remove this stuff and install the correct screw plugs. Are they the same size? And is that size #6-48? All I know...

I'm having inconsistent reloads of my 223s when inserting bullets - sometimes the shoulders will fold a bit. It's like the bullet will only go so far into the brass then starts to fold. This happens to about a quarter of my loads. The loads are for one rifle, a Mini 14. I've used a Wilson...

For convenience and curiosity I pick one of these dual rock tumblers up from Harbor Freight to see how it would work. Two 3 1/2 lb cans didn't seem like very much since I have a LOT of range brass to clean but I am pleasantly surprised with the results. Here is a pic of before and after. 1 1/2...

I finally have enough brass to start reloading for my old Mosin. I've been looking for 303 bullets as they come as a recommended replacement for the hard to find 7.62. I came across a deal on some 150gr 303 bullets and thought I was ready. After depriming and expanding the case I did a test...

I've just started shooting a .50 flintlock and enjoy the change of pace. I'm shooting round balls with Pioneer Powder. My gripe with the powder substitutes is the amount of time it takes to dispense into the gram measure and then transferring it to the barrel. A lot of unnecessary shaking and...