Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, takes a look at the MIL-STD-1913 or Picatinny rail. This rail is based on a modified Weaver scope mounting system and is designed to provide a standardized mounting platform for firearm accessories. This video demonstrates the importance of the Picatinny rail system.
Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, uses a cutaway of an AR series rifle to demonstrates what happens when the gun is fired. Most every detail is covered, from the fire control unit to the gas system. This video provides an understanding of the overall function of the rifle and the relationship between its parts.
Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for installing a free float handguard on an AR rifle. Free float handguard tubes allow the barrel to be isolated from pressure that is placed on the handguard, preventing a shift in point of impact when a sling or rest is used.
Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates how to change out the grip on an AR. Most AR rifles have a grip that is too short, preventing the pad of the trigger finger from engaging the trigger face. By replacing the grip with one that allows for adjustment of the back strap, this problem is easily remedied.
Replacing the buttstock on an AR-15 is easy when you have the knowhow. In this GunTec presentation Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for replacing the standard A2 series buttstock with a skeleton stock made by ACE.
Older M-16 / AR-15 magazines are readily available on the market today, but many are worn out and in need of repair. In this GunTec presentation Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, details the process for replacing the magazine spring and follower with one of a current design.
Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, provides some tips for assembling an AR-15 upper from a parts kit. Topics covered include holding fixtures, sight installation fixtures, and carrier key screw torque specifications. These helpful tips should help avoid some time consuming mistakes during your next build.
In this commercial Larry Potterfield reminisces about his father as a turkey hunter and how excited he would be about todays high performance turkey hunting gear. Whether youre a long time turkey hunting veteran or just getting started, MidwayUSA has just about everything for turkey hunting.
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In this commercial Larry Potterfield reminisces about his father as a turkey hunter and how excited he would be about todays high performance turkey hunting gear. Whether youre a long time turkey hunting veteran or just getting started, MidwayUSA has just about everything for turkey hunting.
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While you may never get a case stuck inside a reloading die, it’s nice to know that MidwayUSA can help. In this commercial Larry Potterfield demonstrates the process for removing a stuck case using a RCBS Stuck Case Remover. MidwayUSA has just about everything for reloading rifle, handgun, and shotgun.
Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates his process of loading vintage 10 gauge ammunition using a MEC Sizemaster shotshell press. From sizing to crimping, each stage of this fascinating reloading process is covered. MidwayUSA has just about everything for reloading rifle, handgun, and shotgun.
Is your rifle interesting? MidwayUSA can help. In this brief video Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates glass bedding a rifle stock using the Miles Gilbert Bedrock kit. For amateurs and professional gunsmiths alike, MidwayUSA has just about everything for gunsmithing.
Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the basic process for reloading a metallic, centerfire rifle cartridge. Each stage is covered, from full length sizing to bullet seating. For over 30 years MidwayUSA has supplied reloaders with just about everything for reloading rifle, handgun, and shotgun.
Is your rifle interesting? MidwayUSA can help. In this video Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for fitting a new barrel to a Remington 700 starting with only a barrel blank. From turning threads to final installation, MidwayUSA has just about everything for gunsmithing.
Is your rifle interesting? MidwayUSA can help. In this commercial Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for removing a barrel using the Wheeler Engineering barrel vise and action wrench. For amateurs and professional gunsmiths alike, MidwayUSA has just about everything for gunsmithing.
The Smith and Wesson 32 Safety Hammerless was one of the very first double action revolvers to feature a grip safety. In this GunTec Presentation Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, examines the features and specifications of this neat little revolver. Chambered in 32 S&W, this model was produced from 1888 through 1902 with total production around 90,000 guns. It features a nickel finish with hard rubber grips.
The Winchester Model 1894 is the most popular lever action rifle of all time. Having been in production for over a century, millions have been produced and sold all over the world. In this GunTec presentation Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, presents a saddle ring carbine chambered in 38-55 WCF. This gun features a 20 inch barrel and six round magazine. It has a straight grip stock with the standard carbine style buttplate. A latter type rear sight and a post front are also present.
The model 1894 Winchester is the most popular lever action rifle of all time. Made from 1894 through 2007, millions of these guns were produced. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, examines the features and options that make this rifle so special. The gun used in this video features a 26 inch barrel with a 9 shot tubular magazine. The stock is straight grip with a crescent buttplate. It is chambered in the 30-30 WCF cartridge.
Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, presents the Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine in this GunTec presentation. This short, handy lever action was chambered for the popular Winchester Center Fire line on handgun ammunition. The specific gun used in this video featured a straight grip along with a 20 inch barrel. It has an 11 round magazine and is chambered in 32-20. Production of the model 1892 ran from 1892 to 1932 with over a million guns produced.
In this GunTec presentation Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, presents the Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle. This small framed lever action was quite popular during its day, having been chambered in the popular Winchester Center Fire line of handgun cartridges. The particular gun used in this presentation is chambered in 38-40 WCF. With production running from 1892 to 1932, Winchester produced over one million guns in this model.
The Single Action Army is considered by many to be the firearm that best symbolizes the old west. In this GunTec presentation Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, walks us through the features of this fine firearm. The particular gun shown is a 4 ¾ inch model chambered in 38-40. In addition to pointing out some of the neat features of this old Colt, Larry also demonstrates the functioning of the revolver in single action, and by fanning the hammer.
While everyone knows about the famous Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army, many are unaware they also made a target version. The Colt Bisley was produced from 1894 to 1915 with around 45,000 guns produced in total. While the front half of the revolver is identical to the single action army, the rear of the firearm is completely different. The grip, trigger, and hammer were completely redesigned for target shooting. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, presents these features using a Bisley chambered in 38-40 WCF.
The AR-15 is a great weapon but it is only as accurate as its parts. Larry Potterfield and MidwayUSA show you how to repair your magazine. AR-15 Repair, AR-15 Build, MidwayUSA.com
Larry Potterfield and MidwayUSA show you the fine points behind the Colt Bisley. MidwayUSA Just About Evertything for Shooting, Reloading and Gunsmithing
The MidwayUSA Gunsmithing DVD includes over 100 brief videos that give a taste of projects produced by the GunTec Studio at MidwayUSA.
This is the perfect DVD for anyone looking to get into Gunsmithing.
Content includes short videos on upgrading an AR-15, fine tuning a SMITH & WESSON Revolver, building a MAUSER 98 custom sporting Rifle, projects that can be done to an old 22 rifle like a Winchester 67, and restoring an antique Parker Shotgun.
Also included on this DVD are trailers from upcoming GunTec projects such as MidwayUSA Gunsmithing DVDS, Classic Gunsmithing tips, web links, and much more.
The MidwayUSA Gunsmithing the AR-15 DVD is the definitive source for the complete step by step assembly of an A-2 Series AR-15 Service Rifle.
Watch as Larry Potterfield completely assembles an AR-15 from scratch. Starting with the receiver, he explains how to select each piece and part, as well as the intricacies of assembly. Also learn important accuracy tips and how to install all the extras to create your dream rifle.
Bonus features include the entire series of AR-15 gunsmithing tips as presented on Outdoor Channel’s Shooting Gallery, including close-up footage of a cutaway AR-15 to allow you to see the internal workings of the rifle and tips on upgrading parts on your AR.