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    Gunsmithing H-S Precision HTR Problem

    Hello Gents, Having a problem with my H-S HTR. When I fire a shot the 10 round magazine drops out of the rifle immeadiately after the shot. The magazines feed smoothly and the rifle is accurate. This only happens with the ten round magazines, never with the five (3) rounders. I'm beginning...
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    Gunsmithing Holes in Bolt Handle

    Hello Hiders, From time to time I see a bolt handle on a rifle with holes drilled in it. I assume that it is for lightening purposes. What effect does this have on the strengh of the handle or is it safe to do so? Thank you...
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    Night Vision Zeiss 8x30 PRF Laser Rangefinder

    Hello, Could any of you learned gentlemen give me some advice on the operation of my LRF? I have read the instruction manual and followed everything but it only seems to range about 10% of the time. I need an LRF that will range dependably 99% of the time and I thought the Zeiss was of...
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    Gunsmithing Welding on Bolt

    Hello, Could one of you gentlemen tell me if welding on a new bolt knob requires special treatment so as not to effect the metals hardening? I believe the metal is 4140 on the new knob but I don't know what metal is used in the stock bolt...
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    Galil .308 Charging Handle

    I recently installed a new scope on my .308 Galil and the rings come very close to the knob on the charging handle. The handle is vertical next to the action and is difficult to pull back as I can only get the first two fingers of my right hand on it. Is there any way to modify the handle so...
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    Gunsmithing .308 Galil Front Handguard

    Hello, Could one of you learned gentlemen tell me how to remove the synthetic front handguard on a .308 Galil? It looks like it just snaps off but I'm not comfortable using the gentle persuasion method on it if I don't know for sure. Thank you...
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    Gunsmithing Magazine springs

    Hello again, Can someone tell me if the springs in high capacity rifle magazines are available in standard sizes or are they proprietary to the manufacturer? I have several magazines that seem to be the correct size but the spring is allowing the last three or four rounds to tilt down at the...
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    Gunsmithing Mounting a Picatinny rail on a .308 Galil

    Hey Guys, Anyone know of a way to mount a rail on the top metal of a .308 Galil recoil spring cover? I have thought of using JBWeld or even having it brazed or welded on but it is a preban rifle in perfect condition and I don't trust anyone around here to do it because it might distort the thin...
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    Gunsmithing H-S Precision 10rnd Quick Clip Mags

    Hey Guys, Anyone know a fix for H-S Precision's old style Qwik-Clip 10rnd magazines with feeding problems? Found some that had been tucked away for years and H-S does not seem to be answering emails. Thanks...