Getting Into Gunsmithing

[Asrielja]

I recently modified one of my guns, and im in the works into getting another Rifle. I realize that i am in need of a good gun smithing kit, cleaning kit.

My question for you all is what is a good gunsmithing kit consist of. What should i look for. I want an idea so i can put together a good gunsmithing kit.

Also i would like to double my kit to a clean and field kit as well, basicly my go to kit for most obstacles i would come across with a gun.

I use Long Rifles, i currently have a Ruger 10/22 Carbine, and Im getting a Mosin-Nagant 91/30 in the next few weeks.

[homemade]

best thing to start with is a good screw driver set with lots of bits it will save lots of time and headaches and dont skimp on a cheap set.

[Asrielja]

any set you recommend, any specific sizes i should be look for?

[thomashoward]

I recently modified one of my guns, and im in the works into getting another Rifle. I realize that i am in need of a good gun smithing kit, cleaning kit.

My question for you all is what is a good gunsmithing kit consist of. What should i look for. I want an idea so i can put together a good gunsmithing kit.

Also i would like to double my kit to a clean and field kit as well, basicly my go to kit for most obstacles i would come across with a gun.

I use Long Rifles, i currently have a Ruger 10/22 Carbine, and Im getting a Mosin-Nagant 91/30 in the next few weeks.

1st get a set of gunsmith screwdrivers for your bench. a punch set and a small hammer (Shooboy) on S&W blue forums sells them. A good (Lyman) trigger pull gauge. A screw thread pitch gauge is useful. a screwdriver bit set ( Brownell's) that is gun specific. I have these and more in a ammo box (50 cal) that goes with me every where.
I mount triggers,do trigger jobs, take apart Rugers. mount scopes and many other kitchen table jobs.What we can do with a few tools may save us some money and increase our Knowledge,but cannot be considered "Gunsmithing" If you want to be a "Gunsmith" go to Gunsmith College in Susanville or Colorado. Some Community colleges have courses you can take. Bluing etc

[lelandEOD]

The favorite gunsmithing tool on CGF appears to be a bottle of red loctite.

[Asrielja]

Thomashoward-
Thank you for that information, that will definitely help with my grocery list

lelandEOD-
Loctite is basicly liquid plumbers tape, correct? what do you use it for in gunsmithing?

[thomashoward]

Thomashoward-
Thank you for that information, that will definitely help with my grocery list

lelandEOD-
Loctite is basicly liquid plumbers tape, correct? what do you use it for in gunsmithing?

Loctite for setting screws(scopes and other) so they do not loosen under recoil. Make sure your Loctite is hand tool removable or you will have to heat your screws to get them off.

[Asrielja]

i guess the different levels of loctite are by color, so red would be recommendable?

[thrasherfox]

The favorite gunsmithing tool on CGF appears to be a bottle of red loctite.

ROTFLMAO

Sorry, but that was good lol

[thrasherfox]

Thomashoward-
Thank you for that information, that will definitely help with my grocery list

lelandEOD-
Loctite is basicly liquid plumbers tape, correct? what do you use it for in gunsmithing?

I am not sure. but I think it was almost an inside joke he made about the loctite

[Asrielja]

ROTFLMAO

Sorry, but that was good lol

What is CGF?

[ojisan]

Red is semi-permanent in the Loctite brand.
Other brands use other colors so watch what you buy.
"Red" often requires heat, large tools and cursing to remove a fastener.
"Red" is often labeled as "stud and bearing lock".

You should use the type labeled as "frequent repair" or similar for general use.
You should also consider that threadlockers are not needed or used everywhere.

[ojisan]

ROTFLMAO

Sorry, but that was good lol

Agreed!

[Asrielja]

Red is semi-permanent in the Loctite brand.
Other brands use other colors so watch what you buy.
"Red" often requires heat, large tools and cursing to remove a fastener.
"Red" is often labeled as "stud and bearing lock".

You should use the type labeled as "frequent repair" or similar for general use.
You should also consider that threadlockers are not needed or used everywhere.

Good to know, thank you!

[coyotebait]

i guess the different levels of loctite are by color, so red would be recommendable?

I would NOT use red. In order to remove it, you usually have to heat it with a torch. I use blue.