How to Sight in a Rifle Scope Presented by Larry Potterfield | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

This comprehensive guide details the professional process of mounting a riflescope, emphasizing safety, proper tool usage, and precise techniques like ring lapping and torque application. Expert Steve L. demonstrates how to achieve optimal eye relief and ensure a secure, aligned optic for improved shooting accuracy. The video covers everything from initial firearm safety checks to final bore sighting.

This guide details a quick and easy bore sighting method demonstrated by veteran gunsmith Mitch Schultz and NSSF representative Doug Painter. It focuses on aligning the rifle's bore with the scope's reticle using a gun vise and a target at 25 feet. While this method ensures initial shots are on paper, live-fire sighting at a range is still essential for final zeroing.

Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the 'old-fashioned' method of boresighting a rifle scope. This technique involves physically aligning the rifle's bore with a target using a gun vise, then adjusting the scope's windage and elevation turrets to match the bore's line of sight. While this method gets the rifle 'on paper,' a final sight-in at the range is still necessary for precise accuracy.

This guide details the installation of a Dead Air Mojave 9 suppressor on a Henry SPD HUSH .357 rifle, including mounting an aftermarket rail and Vortex optic. It covers the critical process of re-zeroing the rifle after suppressor installation and discusses performance with different ammunition types. The instruction comes from an experienced firearm modifier, highlighting practical field testing and potential product shortcomings.

This guide details the expert process of sighting in both iron sights and a rifle scope, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It covers initial zeroing at 25 yards, adjusting iron sights for specific distances using precise filing techniques, and bore sighting followed by scope adjustments for optimal point-blank range. The methodical approach ensures accuracy for hunting scenarios.

This guide details the process of mounting a rifle scope, emphasizing preparation and proper technique. Key steps include ensuring the firearm is unloaded, securing the rifle, degreasing all mating surfaces for optimal torque, and applying threadlocker if desired. It also covers checking bolt travel, sequential tightening of base screws, and careful installation of rings without damaging the scope tube.

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.