Gunsmithing - How to Cut Sight Dovetails Presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA

This guide details the modification process for the FN PS90, focusing on the installation of the X-PRT90 progressive trigger system and the necessary beveling of a CMMG barrel. It emphasizes safety checks and functional testing after modifications. Instruction is provided by SHORTSHOT TONY, an experienced firearm enthusiast.

The video details the process of modifying a rail for a Colt Python revolver to fit a 4-inch barrel. The presenter explains how the original rail was designed for a 6-inch barrel, requiring it to be shortened and refinished in black ceramic coating. The process involved cutting the rail, applying a finish to the bare metal, and adjusting it to match the gun's body length. The presenter also discusses potential future modifications to fill a small recess at the front of the rail.

Larry Potterfield, an expert gunsmith from MidwayUSA, provides a detailed guide on how to properly crown a rifle barrel. This process involves precisely cutting the barrel to its final length using a bandsaw and lathe, then carefully creating a radius crown with a custom-ground tool bit. The final steps include polishing the crown with progressively finer grits of emery cloth and cleaning the bore. This technique is crucial for improving rifle accuracy and performance.

Larry Potterfield, founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the expert-level technique of hand-filing a sight dovetail for a Beech front sight on a replica Custer's Rolling Block rifle. This detailed guide covers layout, initial cutting to a precise depth, and the use of specialized tools like a safe-edge file for undercuts, culminating in fitting the sight.

This guide details the process of installing a new front sight dovetail on a rifle, specifically a Winchester Model 67, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield. It covers removing the old sight, precisely measuring and marking the barrel, setting up a specialized cutting fixture, and accurately filing the dovetail. The instruction emphasizes the importance of leveling tools and using specific files to achieve a professional result.

This guide, based on expert analysis by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details how to identify dangerous amateur headspace adjustments on an AK-type rifle. It focuses on inspecting the bolt's locking lugs and barrel for signs of grinding and improper machining. The video strongly emphasizes the extreme danger of such modifications and advises consulting a professional gunsmith if identified.

This guide details a high-speed Cowboy Action Shooting stage, demonstrating expert transitions between a lever-action rifle, dual single-action revolvers, and a side-by-side shotgun. It highlights efficient manual shotgun reloading techniques from a belt carrier, showcasing advanced proficiency in competitive shooting disciplines. The video emphasizes speed and accuracy across multiple firearm types.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper rifle. It covers visual inspection, the proper loading procedure for 7.62x54R ammunition, and live fire at an outdoor range, showcasing bolt manipulation and recoil control. The demonstration is presented in a silent, ASMR-style format by an authoritative demonstrator.

This guide details the complex process of reboring a Winchester 1885 Low Wall rifle from .32 Rimfire to .357 Magnum, addressing a pitted bore. Expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates disassembly, barrel removal, specialized reboring at Delta Gun Shop, chambering, crowning, action conversion, and final marking/finishing. The process highlights advanced machining techniques and specialized tools required for such a conversion.

This guide details the cycle of operation for the Winchester Model 12 shotgun, as explained by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA using a cutaway model. It covers loading, safety engagement, firing, extraction, and chambering. The explanation highlights the hammerless pump-action design and internal component interactions, offering valuable insights for gunsmithing and understanding firearm mechanics.