How to Inlet an Ebony Forend Tip Using Hand Tools | The Model 67 Project | MidwayUSA

This guide details the process of installing a traditional ebony forend tip on a custom rifle stock, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It covers material preparation, precise drilling and alignment using dowels, gluing and clamping, rough shaping with rasps, barrel channel work, and final shaping to a hemispherical profile. The instruction emphasizes traditional custom rifle aesthetics and meticulous craftsmanship.

This guide details the process of re-cutting checkering on a Remington Model 11 shotgun stock, a crucial step in refinishing. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates expert techniques using specialized tools like checkering cutters and a magnification visor. The process involves cleaning border lines, redefining diamond patterns, and finishing touches to restore the stock's grip and aesthetics.

This video provides an in-depth guide to checkering a firearm forend, demonstrated by Mark Novak. It covers essential steps from initial layout and master line creation to the precise cutting of diamond patterns using specialized tools. The instruction emphasizes understanding the geometry of checkering, the importance of proper lighting and contrast, and techniques for achieving a symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing result, even on asymmetrical wood stocks. The guide also touches on tool selection, common mistakes, and finishing touches.

This expert guide from Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA details the intricate process of applying original-style flat-top checkering to a Parker Side-by-Side shotgun. It covers essential tools, precise layout techniques, cutting master lines, deepening grooves with specialized tools, and finishing touches for an authentic restoration. The methodical approach ensures historical accuracy and a professional result.

This GUNS Magazine Podcast episode, presented by 1791 Gunleather, delves into the often-challenging topic of DIY gunstock refinishing. Host Brent T. Wheat, joined by Roy Huntington, shares expert advice on the best tools, materials, and techniques to achieve a successful refinish, transforming old stocks and grips. The episode also highlights sponsors like Hodgdon Powder Company, a major supplier of propellants. This content is valuable for firearm owners looking to perform maintenance and customization on their firearms.

This video is Part 3 of a series focusing on the refinishing of an M72 RPK rifle stock. The creator demonstrates the final steps using gunstock wax from The Gunstock Doctor. The description expresses significant satisfaction with the completed rifle's appearance, highlighting the positive outcome of the refinishing process. The creator encourages viewers to subscribe for future content.

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.