Videos tagged with Wesley Richards Express Rifle

Larry Potterfield, an expert from MidwayUSA Gunsmithing, details the critical concept of 'pointability' in rifles, defined as the speed and ease of bringing a firearm to bear on a target. He demonstrates how to measure the balance point, typically from the trigger guard, and analyzes various historical and modern rifles, including British side-by-sides and American bolt-actions. Potterfield explains how barrel weight, stock design, and accessories influence balance, offering insights into potential adjustments for improving a rifle's handling characteristics, especially for hunting applications like those found in Africa.