Gunsmithing: Rifles
by Patrick Sweeney

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Book Review: a wealth of information at a very small price
Summary: 5 Stars

There are virtually no chapters that would not be of value to the average firearms enthusiast, so I didn't feel I purchased the book only for the contents of one or two good chapters. There is a section on refreshing hunting rifles. The coverage includes correcting poor accuracy, refinishing wood and metal parts, drilling and taping scope mounts and metallic sights. But the information continues on into action/bolt lapping, rechambering, changing a bolt handle, installing a new safety....

I would have purchased the book just for the coverage of trigger work. Finally, a current, inexpensive book that provides detailed coverage of trigger replacement and tuning, by rifle manufacturer, including do's and don'ts for each model. I followed the book to clean up the trigger on a Winchester M70 that's been waiting to get dropped off at the gunsmith for the past 8 months, and had excellent results.

Great book

Summary of Gunsmithing: Rifles

Gunsmithing: Rifles takes a look at al major rifle types and gives you practical information on how to make repairs, improve performance and modify your rifle to fit your needs.

In additional to practical information about keeping every rifle ready to shoot, Gunsmithing: Rifles provides specific projects to improve:

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  Mauser actions
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  AR-15s and their clones
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  The Ruger 10/22
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  The Remington Model 700
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  The Winchester model 70
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  Lever-action Rifles

As a practicing gunsmith for the past 20 years, Sweeney also knows enough to tell you what not to try. If an operation requires an expert, he'll tell you. He'll also tell you what questions to ask to help you make sure the person you hire is qualified.

If you're in the market for a used rifle, this book also includes tips on getting the most bang for your buck.

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