I Bought a Barrel Company

This video provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process at Thompson/Center Arms' headquarters in Farmington, New Hampshire. It details updates in their vertical integration, showcasing advanced CNC machining (Eurotech, Akari, Haas), quality control measures like 100% Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), and specific processes for barrels and receivers. The tour highlights the production of popular lines including the Encore, Contender, and Triumph, emphasizing efficiency and precision in their operations.

This guide details the expert-level process of manufacturing premium rifle barrels at Green Mountain Rifle Barrel Co., as explained by their owner and technicians. It covers everything from raw material selection and precision drilling to advanced rifling techniques, critical stress-relieving heat treatments, and final quality control measures like bore inspection and air gauging. The instruction highlights the meticulous attention to detail required for producing high-accuracy barrels.

This video offers an in-depth look at Palmetto State Armory's extensive manufacturing capabilities, showcasing their vertical integration from raw materials to finished firearms. The tour highlights advanced processes like automated anodizing, precision machining with CMM and laser measurement tools, and in-house barrel production. PSA's commitment to quality control and direct-to-consumer sales model is emphasized, debunking myths about budget firearm manufacturers. The acquisition of H&R is also detailed, focusing on their retro AR builds.

This guide, presented by an expert from Thompson/Center Arms, details the essential steps for cleaning a muzzleloader. It emphasizes the importance of thorough cleaning at the end of the hunting season to prevent rust and corrosion during storage. The process involves using specialized tools like bore brushes and cleaning rods to maintain the firearm for future use.

This video details the 'Ten Commandments' final inspection process at Thompson/Center Arms before a firearm is released to the market. The inspection involves over 10 checks to ensure the firearm is in perfect working and cosmetic condition, including serial number verification, functional checks, visual inspection for defects, and trigger pull testing. This meticulous process guarantees the firearm is ready for sale and use.

This video details the acquisition and relocation of Thompson/Center Arms operations by former leader Gregg Ritz. It highlights the brand's heritage, focusing on iconic models like the Contender and Hawken, and showcases the manufacturing processes and infrastructure being moved back to Rochester, New Hampshire. The narrative emphasizes preserving the brand's legacy while revitalizing its production capabilities.

This video demonstrates the severe dangers of using smokeless powder in a muzzleloader designed for black powder, resulting in a catastrophic barrel explosion. The speaker, identified as a manufacturer representative, uses a remote firing rig to safely showcase the consequences of this common but deadly mistake. The footage highlights the importance of understanding powder types and pressure differences to prevent dangerous malfunctions.

This video presents an accuracy comparison between a traditional flintlock rifle and a modern sporting rifle at 100 yards. The host, demonstrating high expertise and safe firearm handling, loads and fires both rifles, utilizing Hornady Match .308 ammunition and Goex Black Powder. The comparison highlights the practical differences in loading times and aims to determine which platform achieves superior accuracy under these conditions.

This expert guide details the catastrophic failure modes of muzzleloaders, as demonstrated by Thompson/Center Arms' engineering team. It covers the dangers of double loading, double powder charges, and critically, the use of smokeless powder, which led to a barrel explosion. The video emphasizes safety and understanding pressure limits in muzzleloading firearms.

This guide, presented by an expert from Thompson/Center Arms, focuses on three critical shooting mistakes and their solutions. It covers achieving a Natural Point of Aim (NPOA) for stability, mastering trigger control to overcome target panic, and the benefits of shooting with both eyes open for improved awareness. The instruction emphasizes fundamental techniques for becoming a better marksman.