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Good reference for working on rifles

scubabobf
Hi;
I am heandy and mechanically inclined. I enjoy working on guns and want to expand my modest efforts. What are some good references for working on rifles?
Specific projects include reworking the safety on an older 110L and possibily rebarreling it if the 270 Win barrel is not accurate.
Another project is to scope an SKS and a Ruger Super Blackhawk.

I have a Community college about 40 miles away which offers courses in gunsmithing. Any thoughts on enrolling in a course or two to have access to the tools and expert oversight? This is more of a hobby than a career change.
Thanks for your input
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  • AdamsQuailHunter
    Hello "scubabobf"[:)]

    1. I wish I could use scuba gear, but when I get below 30-35 feet my nose starts bleeding and fills my mask up with a bloody froth. Therefore I am envious of your ability to go to depths that I can only dream of.

    2. In answer to your question, you need to go to www.brownells.com, do a search and get "Gunsmith Kinks volumes 1-4". They were recommended to me by Mr. J. C. Gates who ownes and operates www.dixieslugs.com. Mr. Gates worked for the ammunition manufacturers such as Smith & Wesson, Windchester, and Fiochi (spent many years in Italy). Mr. Gates recently had a birthday and is only one of the old "far*s" that is older than me. When Mr. Gates speakes from well over 50 years of experience --- you would do well to listen.

    Best Regards[:)]
    AdamsQuailHunter
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  • drsck
    Dear Scuba...
    Welcome and congratulations on your desire to expand your knowledge and ability. The books, Gunsmith Kinks, are a wonderful set of books, but much of what is offered in these volumes is valuable to folks who already have some experience. They offer insight and solutions to specific problems, some of which are outdated because many of the specific firearms they to which they refer are simply not that popular or plentiful anymore. You mention a community college with a gunsmithing program. Which one is that? I have hear lots of great things about the community college programs in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Colorado, but haven't heard much about the others. Another great place to start is any vocational school that offers classes toward becoming a machinist. Anybody can replace parts on a gun, but a good gunsmith has to be be enough of a machinist to make his own parts when the need arises. Best of luck and let us know how the classes go. Steve
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  • Madman
    ...just my 2 cents...the NRA has three excellant manuals, one on Pistols, one on rifles, and semi-autos that have been in the shop for years and are so dog eared and covered with gun oil on each and every page. Jack First outa SD and Gun Parts outa West Hurley NY are all a wealth of info. The NRA manuals probably are $15/ea, Gunparts is $12 and Jack First is $35.

    If you can take a course do it...

    Paul
    Mountain Magic Gunsmithing
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  • He Dog
    If I had such a course that close, I would be on it in a heartbeat. If nothing else you will meet some like minded folks.
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  • scubabobf
    Thanks for the input. I live in NC and there is a community college offering gunsmithing in Person County. I will get the references and do the projects. Thanks again.
    Scubabobf

    PS To minimize ear pain while diving I clear my ears on the surface and be keeping pressure maintain clear eu. tubes. This way I do not have to stop when free diving.
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