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This guide details the installation of Midwest Industries upgrades onto a Henry Lever Action rifle, transforming it into a more modern and adaptable platform. Key modifications include an M-LOK handguard, a full-length Picatinny rail, and a skeletonized stock with an integrated ammo carrier and adjustable cheek riser. The process emphasizes safety and proper installation techniques for enhanced firearm functionality.

This guide details how to handload cost-effective subsonic .45-70 ammunition, focusing on using Berry's 350-grain plated bullets and common reloading powders like Unique and Trail Boss. The process emphasizes achieving velocities below the speed of sound for reduced recoil and a more pleasant shooting experience, while significantly lowering the cost per round compared to factory ammunition. The content also highlights a persistent mystery regarding inconsistent first-shot velocities observed during testing.

This guide details how to modify a Winchester Model 94 lever-action rifle for improved portability and capacity. Key modifications include shortening the barrel to 16.25 inches and reducing the butt stock length by one inch. Additional enhancements involve adding a butt cuff for extra ammunition and drilling the stock for more rounds, creating a more convenient rifle for various uses like property defense or hunting.

This guide details the assembly and operation of a reproduction 1877 'Bulldog' Gatling Gun, chambered in .45-70. It covers setting up the tripod, mounting the gun, adjusting headspace, loading the 20-round magazine, cycling the mechanism, and performing maintenance and safety clearing. The video highlights the gun's historical context and impressive rate of fire, estimated up to 1000 rounds per minute.

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 video details a custom lever-action rifle build inspired by Bumblebee from Transformers, featuring work by Mad Pig Customs and furniture from Midwest Industries. The customization includes an M-LOK forend, adjustable stock, and a theme that the presenter finds exceptionally well-executed. The rifle is chambered in .357 Magnum and can also fire .38 Special, with considerations for suppressor use and potential hunting applications.

This guide details the expert gunsmithing process of sleeving a Peabody rifle's chamber to .45-70 Government, as demonstrated by Mark Novak. The modification involves precise machining on a lathe and milling machine to adapt the breech and extractor for the larger cartridge. Crucially, the rifle is only safe for black powder loads due to structural modifications.

This guide details a meticulous, conservation-focused restoration of a flood-damaged Mauser K98, led by Master Gunsmith Mark Novak. It covers advanced techniques for rust removal, wood repair, and finish preservation, emphasizing the importance of retaining historical integrity over achieving a pristine appearance. Novak's expertise is evident in his use of specialized tools and adherence to established gunsmithing principles from authors like Jerry Kuhnhausen.

This guide details the firing sequence of the 1918 Chauchat light machine gun as demonstrated by expert Mark Novak. It covers safe handling, live fire, and a detailed analysis of the weapon's unique long-recoil action using slow-motion footage. Novak's expertise is evident in his proficient handling and clear explanation of the mechanical operation.

This video details the conservation of a barn-found LC Smith 20 Gauge shotgun. Mark Novak demonstrates critical steps including barrel solder testing, proper disassembly with fitted tools, and analysis of the stock's inherent weaknesses. The conservation process involves boiling metal parts to convert rust to black oxide and treating the wood with oil, followed by meticulous reassembly and a successful test fire.