Videos tagged with Barrel Repair

This video explains the process and purpose of counterboring surplus rifle barrels, particularly common on Mosin Nagant rifles. Counterboring involves drilling out the damaged muzzle end of a barrel to create a new, clean crown, which significantly improves accuracy by ensuring a consistent bullet exit. The instructor demonstrates how to identify a counterbored barrel and explains why damaged crowns negatively impact shooting performance.

This guide details the expert gunsmithing process of counterboring a damaged Mauser 1916 rifle muzzle, as demonstrated by Mark Novak. The technique involves using a lathe and precision tools to remove corroded rifling and create a new, safe crown deeper within the barrel, restoring the firearm's integrity without a full barrel replacement.

Mark Serbu, a gun designer, details the condition of a MAT-49 parts kit he acquired for over $2000. He discusses plans to repair a damaged barrel by pressing in pins and reaming, and addresses a bent receiver. He also notes unusual markings on the trigger group, suggesting a potential undocumented modification or variant.

This video details the complex process of restoring an over/under shotgun that was submerged in a saltwater marsh for six months. The instructor demonstrates techniques for dealing with extreme corrosion, including the use of penetrating oils, mechanical agitation, and careful disassembly. It highlights the challenges of repairing damaged barrels, stocks, and internal mechanisms, emphasizing that even severely compromised firearms can potentially be brought back to a functional state with extensive gunsmithing.

This video details the initial stages of a comprehensive restoration project for a Jukar .45 caliber black powder muzzleloader. Michael Bosse of D'Boss Firearms outlines the plan to make the firearm look brand new, focusing on disassembling and preparing various components for refurbishment. The process involves addressing dings and marks on the barrel and forend, polishing brass elements like the butt plate, and restoring screws. The speaker also notes plans to repair an aftermarket piece and polish wooden components.

This video provides an expert-level guide from Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA on how to backbore shotgun barrels, a process essential for removing deep pitting. It details the selection and use of PTG backboring reamers, emphasizing the importance of cutting oil, chip removal, and continuous cutting to achieve a smooth bore. The demonstration highlights the demanding nature of this gunsmithing technique.

This video showcases the Brownells AR-15 Barrel Thread Restoration Kit, designed to repair damaged 1/2-28 threads on AR-15 barrels. The description highlights the kit's ability to salvage barrels with compromised threading, making them suitable for muzzle device attachment. A direct link to more information on the Brownells website is provided.