<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Alexander Popoff Gunmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Custom gunmaking, rifle stockwork, restoration, and practical workshop guides based in Calgary, Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.popoffgunmakers.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:00:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.popoffgunmakers.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Three-Position Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[A three-position safety is more than an on-off switch. Alexander Popoff explains how it works on the Mauser 98, why correct fitting matters, and how safety geometry, sear engagement and scope clearance must be evaluated as one mechanical system.]]></description><link>https://www.popoffgunmakers.com/post/mauser-98-three-position-safety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa70825f688f98da0f08bc9</guid><category><![CDATA[Gunmaking & Mechanics]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:19:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8da89e_2cd4c690141a4629977464bdda760ba8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Popoff</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>