Unit 11: Customizing, Sporterizing, and accessorizing

Unit 11: Customizing, Sporterizing , and Accessorizing

Unit 11: Customizing, Sporterizing , and Accessorizing   Lesson 36: Fitting and Shaping Inletted Stocks  Test fitting is important when it comes to fitting certain parts to an inletted stock. Fitting the trigger guard and barrel will take many attempts to fit, the best option is lamp black to see where the adjustments need to be made. Using…

Pistol Build: Classic vs. Modern 

Pistol Build: Classic vs. Modern

Pistol Build: Classic vs. Modern    This month I want to talk about the final stage of MGS School’s Advanced Gunsmithing II course. The final project involves completing a firearm build kit, with the option to choose one of four available build options. Two of the options include a modern design Rost Marton RM1C or the…

Going Vintage: The Traditions Muzzleloader 

Going Vintage: The Traditions Muzzleloader 

Going Vintage: The Traditions Muzzleloader  Mastering a firearm like the Kentucky long rifle may sound like a pastime that’s only for history buffs. To the uninitiated, its temperamental flintlock ignition and the time consuming need for muzzleloading can sometimes sound more like a burden than a benefit. But muzzleloaders offer some unique benefits to hunters, and a welcome challenge to target…