Videos tagged with MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

This guide details the essential preparation steps for installing a new bolt handle on a Mauser bolt, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield. It covers marking the cutoff line on the original bolt, carefully removing the old handle with a grinder, and precisely shaping the new handle using a protractor and file. This meticulous prep work is crucial for a successful weld.

This guide details the essential steps for accurately measuring shotgun bore diameter and barrel wall thickness, crucial for gunsmithing and maintenance. Expert Larry Potterfield from MidwayUSA demonstrates the use of specialized tools like the Skeets digital bore gauge and the Newbolt & Thorp barrel thickness gauge, providing clear, actionable instructions for achieving precise measurements. Following these steps ensures critical dimensions are correctly assessed for any shotgun work.

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA demonstrates an expert-level guide on how to inlet and install a classic two-screw swivel stud onto a rifle buttstock. The process involves precise marking, drilling, and careful inletting with specialized chisels to ensure a flush and secure fit. This modification adds a traditional aesthetic and functionality to any rifle.

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA demonstrates the process of glass bedding a rifle stock to significantly improve accuracy. This expert guide covers tool preparation, barrel channel modification, action prepping with clay and release agent, mixing and applying the bedding compound, and final cleanup and testing to ensure a perfect, free-floated fit.

This guide details how to repair damaged screw heads on firearms, a common task in restoration projects, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield. It covers identifying the cause of damage (improper screwdriver use) and provides a step-by-step process for repairing screw slots using basic hand tools and an electric drill for polishing. The technique emphasizes precision to restore the screw's functionality and appearance before re-bluing.

This guide details the advanced gunsmithing process of inletting a wooden buttstock for a Remington Rolling Block Rifle. It covers using a milling machine for initial cuts and a chisel for hand-fitting, with specific mention of Miles Gilbert Inletting Black for precise fitting. The instruction is provided by Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrating a high level of expertise.