Fall Hunting Season: Essential Gunsmithing Services for Hunters Fall hunting season is the time to shine in the field or to fall down at the job. Many hunters either come out to the field with old guns with shifted zeros or mechanical problems, or with new rifles that lack such essentials as sling swivels. It’s…
Cerakote and Custom Gunsmithing Jobs When choosing a hobby or profession, it is always a good idea to choose something that you are passionate about and something that will bring you joy, as it ensures that you never lose your hunger for new information. Choosing something such as gunsmithing is an excellent choice as it…
Woodworking as a Gunsmith Woodworking as gunsmith is where art meets engineering. The path to success is completely built upon careful planning, impeccable design, and no small amount of elbow grease. In a world full of amazing polymer tools, those who are devoted to woodworking are keeping the tradition alive. While this article is only…
The Role of 3D Printing in Gunsmithing 3D printing has taken gunsmithing by storm in three areas: additive manufacturing, replacing unavailable parts, and prototyping. Additive Manufacturing Printing objects from plastic or inconel allows both economical small runs without jigs, molds, or fixtures, and making of forms that are not physically possible with subtractive machining. Polymer…
Metalwork & Machining This month, I want to talk about how to strengthen your metal work and machining skills to widen your shop capabilities and help you grow your business. In today’s gun world, we see a lot of firearm accessories on the market. From muzzle brakes to red dot sights there are many options. However,…
The Science Behind Trick Shooting This month I want to talk about trick shooting. No doubt if you have seen any YouTube videos about trick or exhibition shooting you have put your phone down in amazement. No matter how many times I’ve watched Tom Knapp, I’m amazed. If you are a shooter, you have always…
The Role of Tech in Competitive Shooting Competitive shooting is a sport that has been around for hundreds of years, with the first recorded match in Eichstaat, Bavaria, in 1477. It is a competition that requires an endless amount of practice and discipline in order to become successful. But in recent years, like every other…
Legendary Trick Shooters After the Wild West Trick shooting is where exhibition shooting meets showmanship—whether that means using unorthodox targets, performing outrageous feats, or just exuding a stage persona that would normally be reserved for a performer rather than a firearms instructor. It’s a profession that has mostly disappeared with the Old West, but the…