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Custom Installation of Alaska Arms LLC Scope Rings

Custom Installation of Alaska Arms LLC Scope Rings

Posted by Dennis Daigger on 20th Sep 2014

American Custom Gunmakers Guild member James Tucker used Alaska Arms LLC gunsmith bases and the CZ quick detachable scope rings on this custom Mauser rifle. These rings are ideally suited to this … read more
Alaska Arms LLC Scope Rings in Africa

Alaska Arms LLC Scope Rings in Africa

Posted by Dennis Daigger on 20th Sep 2014

Alaska Arms LLC quick detachable scope rings are ideally suited for hunting dangerous game in Africa where changing conditions may require removal or attachment of a scope. These rings return r … read more
Ovate Barrels - Part 4

Ovate Barrels - Part 4

Posted by Dennis Daigger on 7th Jun 2014

The Takedown SystemBefore the ovate barrels can have profiles cut for this project the takedown system needs to be cut on each barrel.The BSA Martini takedown system consists of a tapered screw that … read more
Ovate Barrels - Part 3

Ovate Barrels - Part 3

Posted by Dennis Daigger on 6th Jun 2014

Preparing the ActionSince the miniature Martini breach block’s face is not perpendicular to the axis of striker travel conversion of a rimfire block to centerfire uses two dial-in references.The d … read more
Ovate Barrels - Part 2

Ovate Barrels - Part 2

Posted by Dennis Daigger on 17th May 2014

While waiting for arrival of the full round .17 caliber barrel I did some preliminary work on the action as well as some of the preparations for the stocking. I made a fixture for lapping the face … read more