How to Install an Ebony Forend Tip on a Rifle Stock | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA demonstrates how to reshape a factory rifle stock for a more personalized fit. This expert guide covers initial measurements, using specialized rasps like Nicholson #49 and #50, and precise tools like Starrett calipers to achieve a slimmer forend, refined pistol grip, and blended receiver area. The process aims to improve handling and aesthetics, referencing classic custom rifle designs.

This guide details the professional installation of a steel grip cap onto a rifle stock, as demonstrated by master gunsmith Larry Potterfield. It covers essential preparation steps like ensuring the stock grip is perfectly flat using precision machinery and flattening the cap itself. The process includes accurate marking and drilling for screw holes, using lubricant for smooth installation, and final finishing touches. The instruction emphasizes methodical execution for a high-quality, aesthetically pleasing result.

This guide details the process of installing an ebony forend tip on a rifle stock, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. The steps involve precise cutting, sanding, drilling, and gluing to achieve a refined look. This modification is presented as a way to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a rifle stock.

This guide details the process of installing a recoil pad, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It covers measuring the desired length of pull, cutting and truing the stock, preparing and shaping the recoil pad using specialized fixtures, and finally, permanently attaching the pad to the rifle. The instruction emphasizes precision and the use of appropriate tools for a professional finish.

Larry Potterfield, an expert from MidwayUSA, provides a detailed guide on how to reshape the butt area of a rifle stock using basic hand tools. This process involves carefully cutting grooves, blending surfaces with files, and marking guidelines to achieve a customized and refined stock profile. The instruction emphasizes precision and the correct use of tools for a professional finish.

This guide details the process of inletting an ebony forend tip onto a firearm stock using basic hand tools. It covers marking, cutting, filing the barrel channel, and using inletting black for precise fitting. The process emphasizes patience and the use of appropriate tools for working with hard ebony wood.

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.