Videos tagged with Reaming

This video details the intricate process of manufacturing precision rifle barrels, emphasizing the critical role of dimensional control and material stress management. It highlights how specific operations like drilling, reaming, and buttoning, combined with meticulous inspection and proprietary tooling, contribute to exceptional barrel quality and shooter performance. The expertise of seasoned technicians and years of accumulated knowledge are presented as essential for achieving tight tolerances and consistent results.

This guide details the expert-level process of manufacturing premium rifle barrels at Green Mountain Rifle Barrel Co., as explained by their owner and technicians. It covers everything from raw material selection and precision drilling to advanced rifling techniques, critical stress-relieving heat treatments, and final quality control measures like bore inspection and air gauging. The instruction highlights the meticulous attention to detail required for producing high-accuracy barrels.

This guide details the comprehensive in-house barrel manufacturing process at Wilson Combat, as explained by expert Ken Hackathorn. It covers everything from preparing raw blanks through drilling, reaming, buttoning for rifling, heat-treating, contouring, chambering, and final finishing operations like bead blasting. The process emphasizes precision at each stage to ensure high-quality barrel production, including the introduction of new product developments like the X9 barrel.

This video demonstrates how to rifle a barrel in a home shop using basic tools, bypassing expensive CNC equipment. It covers material preparation, precise drilling and reaming, and the critical process of pushing a rifling button. While a DIY approach is shown to be possible, the video highlights the significant difference in quality and precision achievable with professional CNC machining.

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.