How to Determine the Proper Scope Ring Height | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to properly mount a rifle scope. The presenter, referred to as "Tech Guy," explains the process in detail, ensuring users can correctly attach their optics. The description includes promotional links for clothing and a firearms retailer, as well as a link to the "Three of Seven Project" podcast and store, indicating a focus on firearms and related lifestyle content.

This guide details the critical process of applying proper torque to rifle scope mounting screws, emphasizing accuracy and reliability. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates using the Wheeler Engineering FAT Wrench to achieve precise torque settings, ensuring components remain secure and maintain consistent shot placement. Adhering to factory specifications is crucial for optimal rifle performance.

This video demonstrates the use of the Wheeler F.A.T. Wrench Auto Torque for installing scope rings. It highlights the tool's ability to automatically set and maintain precise torque, preventing common issues like stripped screws or scope slippage. The integrated light and rechargeable battery are noted as beneficial features for gunsmithing tasks.

This episode delves into the often-underestimated costs and complexities of professional gunsmithing. Hosts Brent Wheat and Rory Huntington discuss why 'just doing it yourself' or opting for cheap services can lead to more problems and expense. They highlight the specialized tools, skills, and time required for tasks like drilling and tapping, action jobs, and even basic cleaning, emphasizing that professional gunsmiths provide value through expertise, quality, and safety.

This video demonstrates the use of Wheeler Tools' new Professional Digital Scope Level and Boresighter and the Fat Wrench Auto-Torque for accurate scope mounting. The digital level allows for easy calibration to the rifle's cant, while the auto-torque wrench ensures precise fastener tightening. The system simplifies the process of achieving a level scope, crucial for long-range accuracy.

This guide details a practical method for leveling a scope reticle during the mounting process, crucial for accurate long-range shooting. It emphasizes creating a reliable reference line and using specific tools to ensure precise alignment. Following these steps, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor, helps prevent common mounting errors and ensures optimal optic performance.

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.