Videos tagged with Reamer

This video details the meticulous process of hand-chambering a rifle barrel, specifically a 300 Blackout for a Thompson/Center Encore. It emphasizes the critical importance of concentricity, headspace set to the minimum specification for optimal accuracy, and the precise use of a lathe and reamer. The demonstration highlights the tedious 'cut and check' method required for achieving tight tolerances, culminating in a test fire that validates the hand-chambered barrel's performance.

This video provides an expert-level guide to chambering a rifle barrel, a critical process for achieving long-range accuracy. It details the use of specialized tools like piloted reamers and boresopes, emphasizing extreme precision in centering the bore to within 0.0001 inches and controlling headspace. The instruction comes from Gunwerks, a premium custom rifle manufacturer, highlighting their high standards for gunsmithing.