GCA-Newsletter_12_12.. - Gun Club of America

"a shave and a haircut … six bits"
That’s how long! Raise the tool, move the table 2 turns
(.200"), lower the tool and repeat, “a shave and a haircut . . .
six bits!” (Sounds a bit silly, I know!) Finish the first row and
return the table to your starting point then move the cross
feed 2 turns and do the next row.
Question of the Month
Hi Jack,
I have seen many articles and even a few videos on pillar
and glass bedding rifles, but I have yet to see one especially
for the Interarms Mark X, Remington 798 or similar setup.
I know it is BASICALLY the same but there are differences
that to me look very important. Could you tell me if any of
your videos have anything directed towards these fine rifles.
Thanks
Kevin Stoddard
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Dear Kevin,
(It’s very important that you try jewelling on scrap first!
Different vices or milling tables have different lead-screws.)
Once you have jeweled the entire face of the part, the next
step separates the pros from the amateurs!
NEVER wipe the compound off the part! Instead, hold it over
a bucket and spray it with WD-40 to remove the abrasive
compound. When
the surface is
clean, dry it with
a soft cloth. Then,
using a
microfiber cloth,
apply a small
amount of Flitz or
jeweler’s rouge
and hand polish
as the final step.
Like I said,
“Nothing to it!"
Right? ◆
A simple cure for that
butt ugly Glock!
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A touch of class for your favorite 1911
For round barrels, I use the same fixture I use for bolts, The “step” pattern
shown here on the slide and on the left hammer above is done by
setting the mill vise or cross slide vise at a 45 degree angle.
The Mark X is nothing but a commercial ’98 Mauser action.
The Remington 798 is the same action from the same factory
as the Mark X. Mausers and Winchesters (other than Post ’64
push feeds) have a flat bottom and a fixed recoil lug. Savages
and Remingtons have a round bottom and a recoil washer
sandwiched in between the barrel and receiver. In the "Super
Tuning the Factory Rifle" Darrell discusses both styles, but
they are bedded identically. Pillar bedding is done exactly the
same. The Mausers (and Mark Xs) have pillars (sleeves)
already, they just are not glued into the stock. Feel free to call
me if you have questions regarding their bedding.
Jack Landis
Technical Services Manager &
GunTech Editor
(800) 797-0867 x 104
A Note from the President Continued . . .
Cartridge for 2 Bore Double Rifle.
“Kills on one end, maims on the other”!
members through GunTech Video
Magazine. I want you to know I
value your continued support of
our club and hope you enjoy
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as we travel around the USA
and the world in search of
firearm information you just
won’t see elsewhere.
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Thanks for being a member of the GCA and have a
Merry Christmas and a Joyous and Prosperous New Year.
Good Shooting, Gene Kelly
President, AGI and the Gun Club of America
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