Nearly Perfect Safari Rifle Accuracy Presented by Larry Potterfield | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

Published on October 21, 2013
Duration: 3:02

This video details the meticulous process of building a 'nearly perfect' safari rifle, emphasizing accuracy through advanced gunsmithing techniques. Key steps include blueprinting the Remington 700 action, installing a Shilen barrel and adjustable trigger, custom stock shaping with glass bedding and pillars, and free-floating the barrel. The result is a .375 caliber rifle capable of sub-MOA accuracy at 200 yards.

Quick Summary

A 'nearly perfect' safari rifle prioritizes accuracy, as stated by Townsend Whelen: 'Only accurate rifles are interesting.' This build achieves exceptional precision through blueprinting the Remington 700 action, using a Shilen barrel and trigger, custom stock bedding, and free-floating the barrel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: The 'Nearly Perfect' Safari Rifle
  2. 00:11Action Selection: Remington 700 Base
  3. 00:23Action Blueprinting for Precision
  4. 00:32Barrel & Trigger: Shilen Accuracy Components
  5. 01:01Custom Stock & Glass Bedding
  6. 01:42Barrel Free-Floating Techniques
  7. 01:55Optics Mounting: Leupold VX-7
  8. 02:19Range Testing & Accuracy Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a safari rifle 'nearly perfect' according to Larry Potterfield?

A 'nearly perfect' safari rifle prioritizes accuracy above all else. As Townsend Whelen famously said, 'Only accurate rifles are interesting.' This build focuses on achieving exceptional precision through meticulous gunsmithing.

What are the key components used in this custom safari rifle build?

The build utilizes a blueprinted Remington 700 action, a Shilen barrel, and an adjustable Shilen trigger. A Leupold VX-7 scope is mounted for optics, all chambered in .375 caliber.

How is extreme accuracy achieved in this custom rifle build?

Accuracy is achieved through advanced techniques like blueprinting the action, precision barrel installation (Shilen), custom stock work with glass bedding and pillars, and ensuring the barrel is perfectly free-floated.

What kind of accuracy can be expected from this custom safari rifle?

The rifle demonstrated impressive accuracy for its caliber, achieving groups averaging under 0.75 inches at 100 yards and maintaining sub-MOA performance even at 200 yards.

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