Videos tagged with Bolt Handle Modification

This guide details the process of welding a new, bent bolt handle onto a Mauser bolt action rifle, a common modification to improve scope clearance. Larry Potterfield, demonstrating expert gunsmithing skills, walks through securing the bolt in a jig, drilling, cutting, and precisely TIG welding the new handle. The procedure emphasizes heat control to protect the bolt's integrity.

This video details a comprehensive Mosin Nagant sporterization build using an ATI kit. Key steps include shortening the barrel to 20 inches, recrowning the muzzle for accuracy, modifying the bolt handle for scope clearance, and applying a custom DuraCoat camouflage finish. The project transforms a surplus rifle into a modern hunting or sporting firearm.