The Challenges of Building a Gun Company

This video provides an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at Thompson/Center Arms' design process for a new long-range precision bolt-action rifle, revisiting and improving upon the principles of their original Icon rifle. It details innovations in chassis systems, bolt design, trigger mechanisms, and stock ergonomics, aiming to set a new industry standard. The discussion highlights the evolution of rifle manufacturing and the pursuit of enhanced accuracy and user-friendliness.

This video showcases a unique, handmade over-and-under G2 Contender pistol, a one-of-a-kind design by master gunsmith Mike Soroy. The firearm is chambered in both .17 HMR and .17 WSM, featuring custom grips and an adjustable barrel regulator for point-of-impact alignment. The video details the gunsmithing process, the inspiration behind the design, and the impressive accuracy achieved during testing.

This guide details the process of building a custom 25 ACP barrel for a Thompson Center Contender. It involves using a specialized Lothar Walther barrel blank, precise drilling with an aircraft drill, chambering with a 25 ACP reamer, and finishing with muzzle crowning. The project aims to create a unique, scoped 25 ACP Contender, potentially exceeding the length of existing custom barrels.

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.