How to Drill and Tap a Mauser Rifle Receiver for Scope Base Installation | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

This video, featuring a speaker from Guns Magazine, debunks the common misconception that drilling and tapping firearms for accessories like red dot sights or rifle scopes is a simple DIY job. The expert emphasizes that the process requires specialized tools, precision, and knowledge beyond what most hobbyists possess, warning against the use of basic tools like portable drills and old threading kits.

This video details the process of preparing a Husqvarna M46 receiver for drilling and tapping to mount scope rings. The host, Ray, demonstrates the use of a Forster drilling jig for this meticulous gunsmithing task. While lengthy, the video aims to provide valuable, DIY-friendly information for viewers with the right tools and knowledge. It also promotes various associate links for products and support channels.

This episode discusses the declining availability of generalist gunsmiths capable of handling older or less common firearms. The hosts highlight the challenges gunsmiths face with pricing, customer expectations, and the shift towards specialization. They encourage aspiring gunsmiths to embrace a broad skill set, emphasizing the demand for versatile professionals who can work on a wide range of firearms, from vintage shotguns to modern semi-automatics.

This video details the process of modifying various military surplus rifles to improve their sighting systems for better accuracy at 100 yards. It covers common issues like rifles shooting high and explores solutions ranging from simple front sight replacements to more involved scope mount installations. The presenters emphasize the time, effort, and potential risks involved, advising viewers to consider the rifle's collectibility and their own skill level before undertaking modifications.

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.