2009 Gunsmith Career Fair

RHM Pix - Heat Blued 1902 Colt with Original 95% 1902 Colt Below for Comparison

Heat Blue - An Experience by R. H. McCrory

Heat bluing a 1902 Colt automatic I assembled from parts. read more

Laser Level For Marking Scope Mount Screw Holes

Just wanted to pass along a little trick learned through necessity. I recently restored a cheap, piece of junk, bolt action rifle in 22 LR. It was labeled a "Super Mustang" and looked a lot like a Colt, bolt action .22 rifle. read more

Oddball Shim Washers Made on Your Lathe by Brownells Tech Staff

Over the years, I've had to make shim washers for triggers and other parts in sizes or thicknesses that were not available commercially. You may want to give this a try the next time you need a small washer. read more

Cheap & easy shotgun bbl dent removal by Adrian Canton

How to remove a shotgun bbl dent quickly, easily, & cheaply read more

Bore Cleaning for the Deployed GI by Brownells Tech Staff

Most of us get to shoot for fun. Whether it’s heading out to the range, in the field, or a match of some sort, accuracy is usually not a life or death issue.... read more

CERTIFICATION FOR GUNSMITHS by Dwight Angel

National Gunsmiths Association is an organization designed for providing certification and national registry of armorers and gunsmiths. National Gunsmiths Association, LLC was founded for armorers and... read more

Removing A Broken Case

When a cartridge case breaks off in a full-length resizing die, remove the decapping/expander plug and rod from out of the large end.... read more

Tips on building a TACTICAL BOLT GUN by Josh Woods (Woods Custom Rifles)

Building a Tactical Bolt Gun... read more