by Patrick Heraghty | 27 Dec 2014 | general
Full disclosure: I am friends with the author of this book. Bob Newton, a member of RRPC and a friend of mine, has written a book titled The 10/22 Companion: How to Operate, Troubleshoot, Maintain, and Improve Your Ruger 10/22. I think that The 10/22 Companion is...
by Patrick Heraghty | 26 Dec 2014 | general, gun
In a settlement that they have set aside nearly $30 million dollars for, Remington has agreed to settle multiple class action lawsuits by replacing the triggers of Models 78 Sportsman, 600, 660, 673, 700, 710, 715, 721, 722, 725, 770, and Seven rifles, as well as the...
by Patrick Heraghty | 26 Dec 2014 | general
A quick aside on Mr. Kuhnhausen’s books. If you are working on a gun that Jerry Kuhnhausen has written a book about and you are not using his book as a reference you are doing yourself a great disservice. I have heard many people I consider master ‘smiths,...
by Patrick Heraghty | 21 Dec 2014 | technique, tool
In gunsmithing school we are taught to use several different methods of changing sights. There are many different tools that aid in the changing / installation of sights for each type of gun / sight pairing. One area many people seem to have trouble with is the rear...
by Patrick Heraghty | 17 Dec 2014 | ammunition
I have been known to help out with the work parties at the range. It gives my wife a few hours to herself and it is a great way for me to give something to the range community, meet the new members just coming into the club, and enjoy the company of other shooters for...