Videos tagged with Gunsmithing Technique

This video explains the process of re-lining a worn firearm bore, often seen in older .22 rifles that were shot with black powder ammunition. The process involves drilling out the old bore and installing a new section of rifled tubing, effectively creating a new barrel. This is typically a job for a competent gunsmith and can restore an old firearm to shooting condition with minimal impact on its appearance.

This guide details the meticulous hand-fitting process for a Wilson Combat Custom 1911, as demonstrated by Master Gunsmith Bobby Sims. It emphasizes the critical role of manual tooling and a gunsmith's 'feel' in achieving the precision and accuracy required for high-end custom firearms, a process honed over 24 years of experience. The video highlights the importance of slide-to-frame fitting and trigger tuning as key differentiators from mass-produced items.

This guide details the process of using a Rockwell Hardness Tester (Model HR-150A) to verify the metallurgical integrity of a Mauser Model 98 rifle action. Expert instruction from Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA demonstrates how to test critical components like the bolt locking lug and receiver recoil lug, ensuring their original heat treatment remains intact for safe customization. Readings of approximately 35 HRC for the bolt lug and 30 HRC for the receiver lug are shown as acceptable.

This comprehensive guide details the professional glass bedding of a Tikka T3 Hunter rifle stock using Devcon Plastic Steel Putty. It emphasizes meticulous preparation, including the application of release agents and putty for protection, and the critical steps of mixing and applying the epoxy. The process focuses on creating a solid bedding block around the recoil lug and tang for improved rifle stability and accuracy, with a pillar bedding approach for the front action screw.

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 guide details the expert process of removing a dent from a shotgun barrel, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It covers precise measurement of the dent, selection of appropriate tools like sliding wedges and brass hammers, and the careful technique of reforming the metal. The final step emphasizes honing the bore for a smooth finish, ensuring firearm safety and functionality.

This guide details the process of sealing a rifle stock, a crucial step in finishing to prevent moisture absorption. Presented by Larry Potterfield, it covers preparation, application of the Miles Gilbert Stock Re-Finishing Kit Formula #5, and proper drying procedures. The technique emphasizes liberal application and multiple re-applications to ensure complete saturation of the wood grain.

This guide details the process of repairing pitting in older shotgun barrels using a Sunnen honing tool, as demonstrated by expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield. It emphasizes the importance of protecting the choke by measuring its taper and using a stop collar. The procedure involves a progression of abrasive grits, starting with 80-grit and moving to finer grits, while carefully monitoring barrel wall thickness and maintaining proper tool tension. This technique ensures the firearm can be safely used after addressing bore imperfections.

This guide details a professional buttplate repair technique for vintage shotguns, specifically demonstrated on a Remington Model 11, by Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA. The process involves preparing chipped areas, applying a custom-mixed epoxy filler, shaping the cured material, and restoring the checkering pattern for a near-invisible repair. This expert-level instruction highlights practical gunsmithing skills for maintaining classic firearms.

This guide details a master gunsmithing technique for tightening a loose shotgun forend, as demonstrated by Jack Rowe. The process involves carefully removing wood from the forend and then using a punch and hammer to deform the forend iron, creating a more secure fit against the barrel loop. It emphasizes precision to avoid overtightening and includes advice on post-adjustment filing and lubrication.

This guide details the color case hardening process as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It covers the specific charcoal mixture ratios, packing techniques for steel canisters, furnace temperatures, heating times, and quenching methods using aerated water. The process hardens the metal surface while imparting beautiful, unique colors, often used in firearm restoration and customization.

This guide details how to perform a chamber cast using Cerrosafe alloy, a technique demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. This method is crucial for accurately identifying the chambering of older firearms, like the Remington Rolling Block rifle discussed, when original markings are unclear or absent. The process involves cleaning the bore, plugging it, melting and pouring Cerrosafe, and then measuring the resulting cast to determine the exact cartridge dimensions.