How to Load Ammunition for an 1867 Remington Rolling Block in 50-45-400 | MidwayUSA Reloading

This guide details the process of creating paper-patched ammunition for the 40-50 Sharps Bottleneck rifle. It covers casting bullets, preparing and applying paper patches, forming cases from 45-70 brass, and the specific steps for loading with black powder, wads, and lubricant. The technique aims for accurate shooting with historical rifle designs.

This guide details the essential cleaning steps for black powder firearms, emphasizing the immediate need to prevent fouling from hardening. It highlights the importance of using specialized cleaning agents and thoroughness to maintain the firearm's condition. The information is presented with the authority of a seasoned firearms instructor, offering practical advice for owners of historical firearms like the Remington Rolling Block.

This video provides an expert-level overview of American single-shot cartridge rifles, presented by Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA. It details the evolution and mechanics of iconic models from Sharps, Ballard, Springfield, Remington, Stevens, and Winchester. Potterfield, an authority on historical firearms, explains the design principles, historical context, and practical aspects of these firearms, including their actions and calibers.

This video provides a comprehensive historical overview of the Remington Rolling Block rifle, detailing its evolution from early military designs to various sporting and specialized models. It highlights key figures like Joseph Rider and Larry Potterfield, discusses its global adoption, and touches upon technical variations and caliber options. The content emphasizes the rifle's significance in firearms history and its adaptability across different eras and applications.

This guide details the advanced gunsmithing process of installing ebony stock inlays, presented by Master Gunsmith Larry Potterfield. It covers template creation, precise wood preparation, inletting techniques using specialized chisels, and final finishing for a professional look. The video emphasizes meticulous attention to detail for restoring and enhancing firearm aesthetics.

Larry Potterfield, an expert gunsmith, demonstrates a professional method for repairing a stripped wood screw hole in a gun stock, specifically on a Remington Rolling Block No. 7 Target Rifle. He advises against common amateur fixes and details the process of drilling out the hole, inserting a glued walnut dowel, and re-drilling a pilot hole for a secure screw fit. This technique ensures a durable repair for firearm stocks.

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.