Gunsmithing - How Important is the Muzzle Crown for Rifle Accuracy?
This guide details the process of refinishing a rifle's muzzle crown using a lathe, a critical step for maintaining or improving rifle accuracy. Larry Potterfield from MidwayUSA demonstrates how a damaged crown can significantly degrade performance and outlines the lathe-based procedure for creating a precise 11-degree target crown. The process involves facing, rounding, cutting, and lapping the muzzle to ensure a clean exit for the projectile.









