Videos tagged with Rifle Actions

Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, provides an expert demonstration of the key differences between Controlled Round Feed (CRF) and Push Feed bolt action systems. He uses a Mauser 98 to illustrate CRF, where the extractor grips the cartridge rim early, and a Remington 700 for Push Feed, where the extractor engages later. The demonstration highlights the mechanical control each system offers during the feeding and chambering process.

Chris Cheng, a Top Shot Champion, provides a beginner-friendly explanation of common rifle actions in this "Rifle 101" video. He breaks down the differences between manual actions, such as lever-action and bolt-action rifles, and semi-automatic actions, commonly found in modern sporting rifles like the AR-15. The video encourages firearm instructors and experienced shooters to share these insights with newcomers to the shooting sports. It also promotes Cheng's book, "Shoot to Win," and highlights sponsors like Salient Arms International and Winchester. The content is filmed at the Richmond Rod & Gun Club and is presented by the NSSF as part of their "Let's Go Shooting" initiative.

This video provides an expert-level guide to rifle barrel threading, demonstrating the precision machining process used by Gunwerks. It details the critical steps from blueprint specifications and G-code programming to the multi-stage CNC lathe operations, emphasizing the importance of bore centering and tight tolerances for optimal long-range accuracy. The instruction comes from an expert gunsmith detailing the use of specialized machinery and techniques.