Gunsmithing Books ?

[Moose Masher]

Does anyone know of any titles pertaining mostly to bolt rifles?

Basically I'm looking for " Threading, Chambering, and Headspacing for Dummies".

No, I don't think I can become a gunsmith by reading a book.
No, I don't want to know how you did it yourself with a salad fork and a hand drill.

I'm just interested in the machining aspect of it, and would like to do some reading on the subject.

Thanks,
MM

 

[tiriaq]

Check the selection at Brownells.
John Hinnant's book on barrel fitting is excellent.

 

[billdick]

If you read John L. Hinnant's book and you pay attention you will be a gunsmith.

 

[lejarretnoir]

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Precision Rifle Barrel Fitting
by John Hinnant

It will give you an idea what's involved as tiriaq suggested. I know three good smiths from my travels that have helped me and they all have different techniques. There a few ways to get it done.

 

[Moose Masher]

Thanks, I think that's just what I'm after.

Cheers,
MM

 

[double gun]

Best book I have read on this sort of thing is called the Gunsmith Machinist by Steve Acker.

 

[hunter5425]

+1 for J Hinnant It also shows how to blue print an action as well as how to make some of the tools you'll need.

 

[Moose Masher]

The Hinnant book is excellent, thanks for the tips.

Another that was definately worth the money is
" The Mauser Bolt Actions M91 Through M98 " by Jerry Kuhnhausen.

 

[tiriaq]

Kuhnhausen's series of gunsmithing books is outstanding.

 

[buffdog]

Gunsmith Books

The "NRA Gunsmith's Guide" is a good book to have. It has lots of information on various aspects of Gunsmithing, and many projects, tips, and general information.

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[saskbooknut]

Precision fitting of barrels

I can also recommend:
Gunsmithing Tips and Projects - Wolfe Publishing
Compilation from Rifle magazine with excellent coverage of precision barrel fitting.