(Machining experience is required for the following classes.)
Mil-Serp Sporterization
From WWII through the 80’s the golden age of modern gunsmithing could be described simply as Mil-Serp Sporterization. Gunsmiths faced the challenge of streamlining battle purpose bolt rifles to elegant classics. Take 3 days and work on the beginning or completing a sporter project. Caliber conversion, barrel shortening/ crowning of existing barrels, safety modifications, aftermarket trigger installation, scope mounting, action alterations, and bolt modifications. Approved models include: large and small ring Mausers, p-14/17 Enfield, Arisaka and Springfield 1903. Other Models may qualify. Instructor: Jacob Porter *(SS) Self-supporting. Tool List
Mil-Serp Sporterization | 7/17-7/19 | FSASU | 9A-6P | $146.60
Remington 700 Precision Barreling
Learn how to build a precision Remington 700 (or 700 clone) barreled action. Receiver truing, bolt truing, barrel chambering, barrel fitting, and muzzle crowning will be fully covered. The student will chamber their match barrel utilizing the “through the lathe headstock” method. Upon completion, their barreled action will be shot for accuracy. Loaner chassis will be available. *Working knowledge of the metal lathe and mill is required. Instructor: Len Fagan *(SS) Self-supporting. Tool List
Remington 700 Precision Barreling | 7/27-7/31 | MTWTHF | 9A-6P | $499
AR-15/ AR-10 Custom barreling
This course details small and large chassis (AR-15/ AR-10/ LR-308) rifle alternate caliber conversions such as 6.5 Grendel, .50 Beowulf, .458 SOCOM, .243, 6.5 Creedmoor and .358 Winchester. Precision barrel chambering, proper assembly and gas tuning will be fully covered. Upon completion, the student will have fully machined their barrel and assembled a functioning rifle that has been range tested. *Working knowledge of the metal lathe and mill is required. Instructor: Len Fagan *(SS) Self-supporting. Tool List
AR-15/ AR-10 Custom barreling | 8/3-8/7 | MTWTHF | 9A-6P | $449
Custom 1911 Pistol Build Class (10 DAYS)
Students will be guided through the entire process of building their own precision 1911 type pistol. Students will receive instruction in techniques, procedures, proper use of tools/jigs and theory required to build an exceptionally reliable and accurate 1911 pistol. They will then apply these methods, under supervision, to build their pistol. Class lectures will cover troubling shooting and in-depth discussions on the function and the why of specific methods and modifications of the 1911 pistol. At the end of the course, each student will have built and test-fired their 1911 pistol and will have been provided various informational papers and a build checklist. Students will be required to purchase a “kit” provided by the instructor. This kit will provide all the parts required, less sights and grips, in order to keep the class instruction standardize and to prevent excessive time spent fixing and modifying substandard parts. The parts in the kit will be sourced from several quality manufacturers and will include a Nighthawk frame, slide, and Kart Precision barrel. Students will receive a letter that details options and procedures for ordering and payment for their kit. Out of state residents will be required to coordinate with an FFL in their state of residence to receive and transfer the frame to them. The instructor will provide the kits at cost plus NC sales tax. Instructor: Tim Davis *(SS) Self-supporting. Tool List
Custom 1911 Pistol Build Class (10 DAYS) | 8/3-8/14 | MTWTHF | 9A-6P | $699
1911 Build Class Order Form
Factory Bolt Action Accurization
This course will explore procedures that can be used to improve the accuracy of the factory Remington Model 700 rifles. Students’ factory rifles will be shot to establish a basis of accuracy. The rifles will then be subjected to a battery of accurizing techniques and re-shot to measure improvement. Topics will include setting back and re-chambering of factory barrels, action truing, crowning, bedding, scope mounting, and trigger tuning. Lathe experience is required for this class. Instructor: Ryan Flynn *(SS) Self-supporting. Tool List
Factory Bolt Action Accurization | 8/10-8/14 | MTWTHF | 9A-6P | $326.60
Suppressor 101
This class will take students through the necessary steps to build their own legal suppressor. A portion of class time will be devoted to laws and regulations regarding suppressors and other NFA items. Suppressor design theory will be explored in detail. Students will have the opportunity to build a legal suppressor. (IMPORTANT: Students must have an approved ATF Form 1 in order to be officially registered in the class.) Lathe experience is required for this class. Instructor: Ronnie Beal *(SS) Self-supporting. Tool List
Suppressor 101 | 10/9-10/13 | FSASUMT | 9A-6P | $399
Specific age restrictions apply.
*(SS) Self supporting classes are non-refundable except in the case of cancellation by the college.