TSJC Summer NRA Short Course Series

July 2 - July 6 and July 9 - July 13

Action Blueprinting and Riflesmithing

2-week course ($350 per week)

IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE BOTH WEEKS OF THIS COURSE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE COMPLETE INSTRUCTION
Students should contact Terry Shoemaker, instructor, prior to signing up for this class. Terry can be reached at 717-712-5181 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Share in the secrets of what it takes to build a rifle capable of competing at “world class” levels and apply those techniques to the modern hunting, varmint, or competition rifles. The class delves deep into some of the fine details that make the difference between occasional accuracy and “consistent” deliverable accuracy and how to maintain it. This class will cover Action Blueprinting secrets, Principals of Benchrest Barrel Fitting and Crowning, Precision scope mounting methods, Plus Q&A sessions on accuracy related subjects. Bring your own actions and barrels to work on. PREREQUISITE: Students need to have completed Advanced Machine Shop before taking class.

This class will be two weeks in length because of the amount of information we have to go over and the amount of machining that we will be doing in the shop. It will also allow time for Q&A in the class room.

Terry Shoemaker, Instructor

NRA ACTION BLUEPRINTING CLASS TOOL LIST

1. Remington 700 action or its variants (Rem. 600, 660, Mohawk, Mod.-7, Mod. 78, XP-100, XR-100….). Other actions like Winchester Model 70’s or Sako’s can be used please contact the instructor to verify your action can be used.
2. A Remington recoil lug or aftermarket clone Tubb, Shilen, and PTG is required if blueprinting a Remington action.
3. Standard 28” barrel blank (student’s choice of caliber, twist, contour, make and material).
4. Reamers of most standard SAAMI spec. Calibers are available at the TSJC tool room for your use. If you have specific dimensions you are trying to meet it is best that you buy or rent a reamer and headspace gauge to meet your needs.
   Dave Kiff at Pacific Tool & Guage offers a student discount.
   Pacific Tool and Gauge
   PO BOX 2549-598 Ave. C
   White City, Oregon 97503
   1-541-826-5808 FAX: 541-826-5304
   www.pacifictoolandguage.com
5. 6” quality dial calipers.
6. 1” quality micrometer.
7. Two 1/4” high speed blank lathe bits.
8. 1 5/16 high speed blank lathe bit.
9. Calculator and notepad.
10. Screw cutting gauge or center gauge.
11. One set of feeler gauges.
12. Set of allen wrenches .050 to 3/8.
13. 1” dial test indicator (0.0001 resolution)
14. An open mind
15. Long stem indicators 1) .0001 resolution and 1) Brown & Sharp MSC# 06226591 and stem# 01051507
16. If you want to install a Sako extractor the jig can be purchased at brownells part# 080-000-505 the extractor kits can be purchased at the 3rd year program at TSJC.
17. For the bolt you will need a La Bounty fixture also available from Brownells part # 521-100-000.
18. To bush the firing pin hole you will need a boring tool .050 in size MSC# 08043010
19. Micro boring bar Kennametal MCS# 64163959 and inserts
20. reamer for firing pin bushing .063 bench rest .068 hunting and possibly bench and max .073
21. Action truing fixture (call for information on fixture).

NOTE:

A: Safety glasses (prescription glasses are acceptable) will be required at all times when in the machine shop labs.
B: A complete kit will be available to purchase that will have everything you need for the two week class call Terry at 717-712-5181 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for list and prices. Contact as soon as possible on kit.