Videos tagged with Rifling Inspection

This expert guide details a comprehensive 'barrel autopsy' procedure, as demonstrated by the School of the American Rifle. It covers essential checks including thread concentricity, material identification, magnetic properties of the extension, erosion gauging, bore straightness, gas port alignment, and headspace verification using specialized gauges. A critical borescope inspection revealed a manufacturing defect: a smoothbore barrel lacking rifling, highlighting the importance of thorough inspection regardless of brand or price due to potential quality control lapses.

This video, featuring Kevin Michalowski from the U.S. Concealed Carry Association, demonstrates the utility of a Teslong digital borescope for inspecting firearms. It provides a close-up view of an 80-year-old Lee-Enfield rifle's barrel cleanliness, rifling condition, bolt face, and firing pin face. The presenter highlights how this tool can help owners assess firearm condition before purchasing, potentially saving a trip to a gunsmith, and is also applicable to handguns. The video explores the benefits and reasons for acquiring a digital borescope for home firearms maintenance and cleaning.

This guide, presented by Iraqveteran8888, details essential steps for inspecting military surplus rifles in a gun shop. It emphasizes proper etiquette when handling firearms, the critical importance of the muzzle crown and rifling for accuracy, and how to assess the overall condition of metal hardware and wooden stocks to determine a rifle's value and negotiate price. The expert demonstrates how to identify potential issues like worn rifling and suggests solutions such as counter-boring.