How to Reinforce the Wrist of a Rifle Stock | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

This video demonstrates a practical method for repairing imperfections like knot holes and small cracks in wooden gunstocks using clear shellac and sandpaper. Larry Potterfield explains how to mix sanding dust with shellac to create a color-matched filler, ensuring a seamless repair. The process involves careful application, immediate sanding, and heat-assisted drying for a professional finish.

This guide details the process of installing magnum crossbolts in a rifle stock, a crucial modification for high-recoil firearms. Larry Potterfield, an expert gunsmith, demonstrates precise techniques for reinforcing wood stocks to prevent splitting. The process involves careful measurement, drilling, counterboring, epoxy application, and finishing with ebony plugs for a durable and aesthetically pleasing result. This modification is essential for maintaining the integrity of stocks used with powerful cartridges like the .375 H&H Magnum.

This guide details a method for installing bottom metal on an LC Smith shotgun without drilling through the lock panel. It emphasizes careful manipulation, using specific tools like a 440-sized punch and tap, and ensuring screws are used for centering rather than forcing components. The process aims to preserve the firearm's original condition while achieving a secure fit.

This guide details how to modify a rifle, specifically a Bruno 602 action, for dangerous game hunting. Key modifications include reshaping the stock's comb for a straighter profile, adding crossbolts for strength, and shortening the barrel to enhance handling. The goal is to create a rifle that fits the shooter perfectly and handles like a shotgun for quick, accurate shots in high-stakes hunting scenarios.

This guide details a gunsmithing technique for reinforcing a cracked wooden stock on a Ferguson Flintlock Rifle reproduction. It involves drilling a hole and embedding a tensioned steel rod with Acraglas to address structural weaknesses caused by recoil and the breech mechanism. The video demonstrates the process from identifying the crack to testing the improved structural integrity, highlighting a significant repair for historical firearm enthusiasts.

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.