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Year: 2022

The Types of Walnut for Gunstocks: A Complete Look

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Kurt Martonik

Walnut is the primary wood used for firearm stocks. There are four species of walnut used regularly for stocks; Black, English, Claro, and Bastogne. […]

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DIY Home Gunsmithing: Tools You Need on Your Bench

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

The essential gunsmithing tools every gun owner should have are hollow ground screwdrivers, bench blocks, punches, hammers, alignment pins, and a torque wrench. […]

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Book Review: Mauser Bolt Rifles by Ludwig Olson

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

The name Mauser strikes a chord with any firearms enthusiast. The iconic Mauser brothers set the standard for what a bolt action rifle should be. Strong, safe, and accurate. These two mechanical geniuses took the world by storm with their rifles and had them adopted by countless countries. Many great books have been written about […]

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A Unique Look at the CZ-457 Action

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

The CZ-457 has impressed countless shooters with its capabilities and accuracy. Let’s take a deep look at the CZ-457 action and what makes it so special. […]

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How to Find a Mauser Action for a Custom Rifle Build

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

The customization of the classic Mauser bolt action has been very popular. It can be very hard to source a quality action for a build in today’s market. […]

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Reading Your Inletting Black: How to Make the Perfect Stock

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

A good inletting job will set the stock apart from the rest of them, a seamless fit with no gaps is the ultimate goal. Reaching that goal requires in-depth knowledge of the use of every tool on your bench, including your inletting black. […]

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Alignment Pins: Why You Need Them On Your Bench

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

With a multitude of hammers, files, and punches there is always that one tool that you use more than everything else. For me, that is my set of alignment pins. I use them for just about every reassembly on my bench. They make driving a pin in while fighting spring pressure easy, saving countless time. […]

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How to Properly Place a Sling Swivel

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

The placement of a sling swivel is very straightforward and unexciting, however, it can affect the overall look and function of your firearm. […]

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