How to Cut a Sight Dovetail by Hand Presented by Larry Potterfield | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

This guide details the color case hardening process as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It covers the specific charcoal mixture ratios, packing techniques for steel canisters, furnace temperatures, heating times, and quenching methods using aerated water. The process hardens the metal surface while imparting beautiful, unique colors, often used in firearm restoration and customization.

This guide details how to perform a chamber cast using Cerrosafe alloy, a technique demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. This method is crucial for accurately identifying the chambering of older firearms, like the Remington Rolling Block rifle discussed, when original markings are unclear or absent. The process involves cleaning the bore, plugging it, melting and pouring Cerrosafe, and then measuring the resulting cast to determine the exact cartridge dimensions.

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA provides an expert guide on cutting sight dovetails into a firearm barrel using a milling machine. The process involves precise setup, marking with layout fluid, milling to a specific depth (0.090 inches), and hand-fitting the sight. This technique is crucial for securely mounting iron sights on custom or repaired firearms.

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.

This guide details the expert process for removing a barrel from an old Rolling Block rifle, presented by Larry Potterfield. It emphasizes thorough preparation, including soaking threads in penetrating oil and using heat, followed by proper tool setup with an action wrench and barrel vise, and concludes with the technique for breaking the barrel-receiver bond.

Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates a practical gunsmithing technique for fabricating a new firing pin from drill rod. This guide covers essential machining steps on a lathe, including turning diameters and marking with layout dye, followed by shaping, finishing, and crucial heat treatment via torch and oil quench to ensure durability. The process highlights how common issues like a broken firing pin can be resolved with basic tools and methodical execution.

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.