Videos tagged with Extractor Repair

This video details the process of restoring a classic Stevens .22 rifle, likely from the 1910s, purchased for $50. The speaker, a self-taught gunsmith, outlines steps including disassembly, bore inspection and potential relining, repair of the extractor and firing pin, cosmetic work like cold bluing, and stock conditioning. The emphasis is on the rewarding nature of bringing old firearms back to life.

This guide details the process of diagnosing and fixing ejection failures in a M1915 Chauchat, specifically addressing a weak extractor. It covers the repair steps and subsequent range testing to confirm functionality, drawing on the expertise demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The process emphasizes careful disassembly, part replacement, and thorough testing to ensure reliable operation, especially for historical firearms undergoing reactivation.

This video details range testing of an AR-15 chambered in 6.5 Grendel after a modified extractor repair. The instructor demonstrates zeroing a Vortex Viper HST optic at 50 yards and then progresses to 100 yards, evaluating group sizes and brass ejection. The testing confirms the extractor repair's success, with the firearm functioning reliably and producing impressive groups for factory ammunition, setting the stage for handload development.

This guide details the process of repairing broken gun parts using TIG welding, as demonstrated by expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield. It covers essential preparation steps like removing old brazing to prevent contamination, the TIG welding process itself for precision control, and crucial finishing techniques including filing, the use of layout dye for fitting, and final adjustments with abrasive paper. The instruction emphasizes meticulous work for restoring functionality to older firearms.

This guide provides expert instruction from Iraqveteran8888 on addressing the common Mosin Nagant bolt slamming issue. It details how to disassemble the bolt, carefully remove and polish the extractor, and crucially, how to check headspace using a field gauge. The expert demonstrates techniques for improving bolt operation and emphasizes critical safety checks for headspace, offering a practical approach to rifle maintenance and modification.