LRP Highlights | S2 E20 Meet Gunwerks

This episode of Long Range Pursuit provides an in-depth look at the Gunwerks company, showcasing its production facility, office operations, and the dedicated team behind its long-range hunting products and information. The video highlights various roles, from customer service and general management to specialized technicians in machining, ammunition loading, gunsmithing, and Cerakote application. It emphasizes Gunwerks' commitment to quality, precision, and customer satisfaction, detailing processes like handloading ammunition, CNC machining for tight tolerances, and custom turret creation based on ballistic data. The episode also touches on the company's growth, its role in educating the public about long-range shooting, and the adventurous nature of its work in the firearms industry.

This video provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process for bolts and bolt carriers at Centurion Arms. It highlights the use of advanced CNC machinery, including twin-spindle lathes and mills, integrated with collaborative robots for efficient, high-volume production. The emphasis is on a multi-stage process involving precise machining, rigorous quality control at multiple checkpoints, and specialized finishing techniques like heat treating and chrome plating to ensure mil-spec compliance and durability. The video also details critical steps like carrier key staking to prevent loosening, showcasing Centurion Arms' commitment to producing high-quality firearm components.

This video details the craftsmanship behind the Gunwerks Nexus stock, focusing on the multi-layer composite layup process. Zack Prater, manager for composites, emphasizes the critical importance of each layer to prevent bubbles and voids, ensuring structural integrity and a high-quality finish after the cook and bladder system application.

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 comprehensive factory tour of WBP Poland, presented by TFB TV, offers an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of civilian AK-47 pattern rifles. The video highlights WBP's commitment to 100% in-house production, rigorous quality control measures including precision machining and individual part inspection, and detailed assembly techniques such as headspacing and hand-fitting. Expert insights are provided on barrel technology, specifically the advantages of nitriding over chrome-lining, and achievable accuracy standards for their various models.

This video provides an in-depth tour of the Ordnance.com restoration shop, detailing the comprehensive process of bringing antique and military firearms and components back to life. It covers essential stages from initial disassembly and abrasive blasting to bodywork, painting, polishing, and final assembly. The shop utilizes specialized equipment like sandblasting cabinets, CNC water jets, and a paint booth, emphasizing meticulous attention to detail for museum-quality results.

This guide details the advanced technique for executing a long-range elk hunt, as demonstrated by a 12-year-old hunter under expert supervision. It emphasizes precise range estimation, scope adjustment using ballistic turrets, and marksmanship fundamentals for a successful shot at extreme distances (1376 yards). The process highlights the importance of preparation, practice, and specialized equipment for challenging hunting scenarios.

This expert guide from Gunwerks demonstrates the significant impact of the Coriolis effect on long-range bullet trajectory. Jeremy Winters, a Gunwerks Product Specialist, explains how Earth's rotation can shift Point of Impact (POI) by over 1 MOA at 1000 yards when shooting East or West. The video provides a live-fire demonstration and recommends shooting North or South to collect accurate ballistic data, minimizing Coriolis-induced errors.

This guide details the process of transforming a factory Remington Model 700 Sendero into a more capable long-range rifle, as demonstrated by Mike Davidson from Gunwerks. Key steps include a trigger upgrade to a 2-pound pull and a precision bedding job using Devcon Aluminum Putty to ensure action stability. The process emphasizes proper disassembly, careful application of bedding materials, and correct reassembly with specific torque values for action screws.

This video demonstrates a professional long-range coyote hunt in Montana, showcasing the effective use of a Gunwerks rifle. Dustin Butler, a representative for Gunwerks, highlights the 'range, dial, and kill' method for successful predator engagement at various distances, from close encounters to over 500 yards. The guide emphasizes proficiency with long-range optics and equipment for accurate shots in challenging terrain.