GSTP 2280 — - Riflesmithing
Prerequisite: Placement determined by a minimum entry assessment score in reading and completion of GSTP 1202 Rifle Design and Function, MTTP 1208 Measuring Tools and MTTP 1245 Machine Fundamentals I Corequisite: none In this course, students learn the advanced aspects of rifle accurizing in order to optimize accuracy and diagnose problems. They will study and practice a variety of accurizing procedures ranging from barrel bed stabilization to machining actions used to improve the ability of a firearm to absorb vibrations. Firearm modifications are applied to improve accuracy through the implementation of machining techniques, sighting systems, trigger systems, and shooting techniques. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none