How to Select and Mount the Nearly Perfect Safari Rifle Scope | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

This guide details the proper use of the Wheeler Engineering FAT Wrench for firearm assembly and maintenance, as demonstrated by Roy Huntington. It emphasizes the importance of using inch-pound torque specifications to prevent damage to firearm components. The guide covers setting the tool, understanding torque values for different parts like scope rings and action screws, and the significance of the audible click mechanism.

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to properly mount a rifle scope. The presenter, referred to as "Tech Guy," explains the process in detail, ensuring users can correctly attach their optics. The description includes promotional links for clothing and a firearms retailer, as well as a link to the "Three of Seven Project" podcast and store, indicating a focus on firearms and related lifestyle content.

This episode delves into the often-underestimated costs and complexities of professional gunsmithing. Hosts Brent Wheat and Rory Huntington discuss why 'just doing it yourself' or opting for cheap services can lead to more problems and expense. They highlight the specialized tools, skills, and time required for tasks like drilling and tapping, action jobs, and even basic cleaning, emphasizing that professional gunsmiths provide value through expertise, quality, and safety.

This guide details a practical method for leveling a scope reticle during the mounting process, crucial for accurate long-range shooting. It emphasizes creating a reliable reference line and using specific tools to ensure precise alignment. Following these steps, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor, helps prevent common mounting errors and ensures optimal optic performance.

This guide details the professional process for mounting a rifle scope, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It covers essential steps from receiver preparation and base installation with precise torque values to ring alignment, lapping, reticle leveling, and final securing of the optic. Proper technique ensures optimal accuracy and prevents damage to the firearm and scope.

Larry Potterfield, an expert gunsmith, demonstrates the essential process of lapping scope rings to ensure proper scope mounting and prevent damage. This guide covers the necessary tools, setup, and step-by-step technique for achieving optimal scope-to-ring contact, crucial for rifle accuracy and scope longevity. The video emphasizes correcting imperfections in modern scope rings for a secure and scratch-free fit.

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.