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How to Machine Optic Cuts on a Manual Mill

How to Machine Optic Cuts on a Manual Mill

This is an informational, how-to blog for gunsmiths interested in machining optic cuts on their manual mill.

How To, MachiningErik McCluskeyNovember 30, 2021The McCluskey Arms CompanyTools, Optic Cut, Mill, Custom Machining Comment

Feat of the Week: Remington 700 Rebarrel

Feat of the Week: Remington 700 Rebarrel

This feat of the week is about rebarreling Remington 700s.

Feat of the Week, History, General Gunsmithing, MachiningErik McCluskeyMay 4, 2021The McCluskey Arms CompanyCustom Machining, Glass Bedding, Barrel Threading, Rebarrel, LatheComment

Feat of the Week: Type 38 Arisaka

Feat of the Week: Type 38 Arisaka

This week’s gunsmithing feat is a custom Type 38 Arisaka rechambered in its original caliber.

Feat of the Week, History, General Gunsmithing, MachiningErik McCluskeyApril 27, 2021The McCluskey Arms CompanyCustom Machining, Glass Bedding, Barrel Threading, RefinishingComment

Feat of the Week: Dazzle Camo

Feat of the Week: Dazzle Camo

This week’s feat is a fully customized Sig P320 with slide machining and Dazzle Cam.

Feat of the Week, Machining, Cerakote, HistoryErik McCluskeyMarch 9, 2021The McCluskey Arms CompanyDazzle Camo, Camo Pattern, Window Cut, Nose Cut, Custom MachiningComment

Feat of the Week: Custom 1911

Feat of the Week: Custom 1911

This week’s gunsmithing feat is a custom machined Kimber 1911.

Feat of the Week, History, MachiningErik McCluskeyFebruary 15, 2021The McCluskey Arms Company1911, Custom Machining, Window Cut, MillComment

Feat of the Week: Custom AK-47 Gunsmithing

Feat of the Week: Custom AK-47 Gunsmithing

This gunsmithing feat of the week is a fully customized black and gold AK-47.

Feat of the Week, General Gunsmithing, History, Cerakote, MachiningErik McCluskeyJanuary 4, 2021The McCluskey Arms CompanyAK-47, Barrel Threading, GunCandy, Two Toned Cerakote, Custom MachiningComment

Feat of the Week: Black Multi-Cam Glock 22

Feat of the Week: Black Multi-Cam Glock 22

While these guns rarely need repair work, Glock owners love our customization services.

Feat of the Week, Machining, Cerakote, HistoryErik McCluskeyNovember 16, 2020The McCluskey Arms CompanyCustom Machining, Slide Serrations, Window Cut, Optic Cut, Custom Cerakote Stencil Comment

Feat of the Week: Optic Cuts

Feat of the Week: Optic Cuts

As one of the newest trends in the industry, RMR Cuts and Optic Cuts are one of the most common services we provide.

Feat of the Week, Machining, General GunsmithingErik McCluskeyNovember 2, 2020The McCluskey Arms CompanyOptic Cut, Custom Machining Comments

Feat of the Week: Marlin Model 336

Feat of the Week: Marlin Model 336

This week’s feat is a Marlin Model 336 with a custom machined scope rail to easily swap optics between rifles.

Feat of the Week, Machining, HistoryErik McCluskeySeptember 21, 2020The McCluskey Arms CompanyCustom MachiningComment

Feat of the Week: Tiger Striped AR-10

Feat of the Week: Tiger Striped AR-10

This week’s feat is a AR-10 with a shortened and threaded barrel, muzzle device, and matched Cerakote color and tiger stripe pattern.

Feat of the Week, Machining, Cerakote, HistoryErik McCluskeySeptember 14, 2020The McCluskey Arms CompanyCustom Machining, Camo Pattern, Barrel Threading, Muzzle DeviceComment

Feat of the Week: Custom Machining

Feat of the Week: Custom Machining

This week’s feat is three custom machining jobs: a TikTok famous barrel, raptor cuts on a pistol slide, and a custom made aluminum thread protector.

Feat of the Week, MachiningErik McCluskeySeptember 7, 2020The McCluskey Arms CompanyCustom Machining, Thread Protector, Barrel Threading, Raptor Cuts, Mill, LatheComment