The Mauser 98 Interview with Larry Potterfield | The Mauser 98 Project

This video details the custom build process for a .257 Weatherby rifle, starting from a donor Winchester 70 Magnum action. The build incorporates a McMillan HTG stock and a Hart barrel, with an emphasis on achieving an 'old-school' aesthetic by using a vintage Leupold scope. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, highlights the importance of selecting quality components and working with a skilled gunsmith like Clifford Hugg for such a project.

Expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates a detailed process for modifying a Mauser bolt action rifle by welding on a new, bent bolt handle. This modification is essential for improving scope clearance and handling. The guide covers precise jig setup, drilling, cutting, and TIG welding with heat control paste for a professional finish.

This guide details the process of installing a short chambered barrel on a Mauser 98 bolt action rifle, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It emphasizes the use of specialized tools like an action wrench and barrel vise, proper preparation of the barrel threads with grease and rosin, and precise alignment using witness marks. This procedure requires advanced gunsmithing skills.

This guide details the process of modifying a military Mauser 98 magazine follower for sporterizing, a common practice to improve functionality. Larry Potterfield from MidwayUSA demonstrates how to bevel the rear of the follower from its original 90-degree angle to a 45-degree angle, similar to commercial versions. This modification is crucial for ensuring smooth bolt closure when the magazine is empty. The process involves simple filing techniques, making it an accessible gunsmithing task for enthusiasts.

This guide details the expert-level assembly of a custom bolt-action rifle, featuring components from Kelbly's, MDT, and SilencerCo. The process covers barrel and receiver assembly, trigger installation, chassis mounting, optics setup, and suppressor attachment, culminating in live-fire testing. Instruction is provided by Vietac, demonstrating high authority and expertise in precision rifle building.

This guide details the assembly of a custom 300 PRC barreled action, focusing on precision machining and component integration. It covers chambering, headspacing, barrel length selection, muzzle threading, and final assembly with a Defiance Anti-X action and TriggerTech Primary trigger. The process emphasizes meticulous measurement and adherence to tolerances for optimal performance.

This guide details a high-speed Cowboy Action Shooting stage, demonstrating expert transitions between a lever-action rifle, dual single-action revolvers, and a side-by-side shotgun. It highlights efficient manual shotgun reloading techniques from a belt carrier, showcasing advanced proficiency in competitive shooting disciplines. The video emphasizes speed and accuracy across multiple firearm types.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper rifle. It covers visual inspection, the proper loading procedure for 7.62x54R ammunition, and live fire at an outdoor range, showcasing bolt manipulation and recoil control. The demonstration is presented in a silent, ASMR-style format by an authoritative demonstrator.

This guide details the complex process of reboring a Winchester 1885 Low Wall rifle from .32 Rimfire to .357 Magnum, addressing a pitted bore. Expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates disassembly, barrel removal, specialized reboring at Delta Gun Shop, chambering, crowning, action conversion, and final marking/finishing. The process highlights advanced machining techniques and specialized tools required for such a conversion.

This guide details the cycle of operation for the Winchester Model 12 shotgun, as explained by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA using a cutaway model. It covers loading, safety engagement, firing, extraction, and chambering. The explanation highlights the hammerless pump-action design and internal component interactions, offering valuable insights for gunsmithing and understanding firearm mechanics.