How to Properly Polish the Metal Parts on a Remington 700 | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

This guide details the installation of a TriggerTech aftermarket trigger into a Remington 700 rifle action. The process involves removing the old trigger by carefully driving out two pins and then installing the new trigger with its corresponding pins. The video emphasizes the importance of engaging the safety before pin removal and performing a thorough function check post-installation. It also covers the adjustment of pull weight and mentions the availability of different trigger grades and shoe profiles.

This video provides an in-depth guide to checkering a gunstock, presented by master gunsmith Larry Potterfield. It covers pattern design, preparation, scribing master lines, the checkering process using specialized tools, and finishing techniques for both pistol grips and forends. The tutorial emphasizes precision, patience, and the use of specific tools to achieve professional results on custom gunstocks.

This guide details the final assembly of a Remington 700 rifle, presented by Master Gunsmith Larry Potterfield. It covers crucial steps from mating the barrel and action to precise scope mounting, emphasizing proper torque values and tool usage for a reliable build. The instruction highlights techniques for protecting finishes and ensuring correct component function throughout the process.

This guide details the intricate process of jeweling a rifle bolt, a classic aesthetic enhancement. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates how to prepare, polish, and meticulously apply a jeweled pattern using specialized tools and techniques. The process involves precise polishing, serial number marking, and systematic application of an abrasive rod under a drill press to create a unique, overlapping pattern of up to 576 jewels.

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA demonstrates the nitre bluing process for coloring firearm parts. This method involves polishing parts to a fine finish, suspending them, degreasing, and then repeatedly dipping them into a heated nitre bluing salt solution. Close monitoring of color development is crucial, followed by quenching in water. The process concludes with oiling and a 24-hour curing period, resulting in a beautiful royal blue finish.

This guide details a metal polishing technique for firearm parts presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It covers preparing pitted surfaces with files, using fixtures for small parts, and progressing through abrasive grits (100 to 320) for a smooth finish. The process is described as more difficult than sanding wood, emphasizing the need for careful effort.

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.