Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, rates the Kel-Tec P32 handgun in this GunTec presentation. Chambered for 32 ACP, the Kel-Tec P-32 is one of the lightest pistols available on the market today. Watch along to see how it rates overall as a concealed carry handgun in three important areas.
This presentation examines the balance point of a rifle and how it affects the shooterâs ability to point the firearm quickly. Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, explains this concept using a variety of English and American firearms. This concept is an important part of building the Nearly Perfect Safari Rifle.
Produced by FN, the FNP-45 is a full sized handgun chambered for the 45 ACP cartridge. It features ambidextrous controls and a 14 round magazine capacity. Watch along as Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, rates this handgun for concealed carry in three important areas.
Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, examines the importance of a rifleâs weight when building his Nearly Perfect Safari Rifle. This video takes a brief look at not only what affects rifle weight, but also how to control it through the careful consideration of components.
The AR-15 M4 style carbine is the civilian version of the U.S. Military's M4 rifle. Chambered for the 223 Remington cartridge, it packs a lot of firepower in a short, versatile package. Take a look as Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, gives this short firearm a workout.
The 30-30 Winchester is one of America's most popular hunting cartridges of all time. It was developed as the first smokeless powder sporting cartridge for the Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle. Watch along as Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, takes a look at this Hall of Fame cartridge.
Blueprinting is the process of re-cutting all critical surfaces of a firearm's action to tighter tolerances than the original. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates this process using basic equipment and a Remington model 700 action.
Chambered for the 38 special cartridge, the Ruger LCR is a lightweight, polymer revolver designed expressly for self-defense. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, tests this little firearm to see how it rates overall in three important areas.
The 10 gauge is considered by many to be the king of shotguns. The largest bore shotgun in common use today, the 10 gauge is chambered by many manufacturers in all designs of shotguns. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, takes a look at this Cartridge Hall of Fame entry.
The bolt handle on a safari rifle should be large and positioned away from the stock for easy acquisition. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for replacing a standard Remington factory bolt knob with a larger, round replacement knob from a Model 98 Mauser.
The most popular gauge shotgun in history, the 12 gauge is here to stay. Developed in the mid-19th century, more guns have been chambered in 12 gauge than any other. Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, takes a look at this member of the Cartridge Hall of Fame.
The Marlin camp carbine is a short, versatile rifle chambered for the 9mm luger cartridge. Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, gives this semi-automatic a workout to see how it rates overall as a personal defense firearm in three important areas.
The scope base mounting screws on a safari rifle should be designed to withstand the added shock and recoil of a magnum cartridge. By modifying the mounting system to use 8-40 screws rather than the typical 6-48, the system can be made stronger and more reliable.
Complete tear down and disassembly of a Remington 700 bolt-action rifle is an easy job when you have the right tools. Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for disassembling the rifle, along with removing the barrel from the action.
Making a new grip for an old Remington Rolling Block pistol is an interesting project. Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates this project.
Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA reminisces about hunting and fishing with his father as a little boy. Customers have always asked, âLarry, when are you going to start selling hunting gear?â. With our friendly service and same day shipping, weâre proud to offer JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING for hunting.
In this GunTec presentation Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for quickly polishing a rifle barrel using a metal lathe. Taking only about ten percent of the amount of time it would take to polish the barrel by hand; this process ensure a smooth, even finish.
Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for installing a short chambered barrel on a Mauser 98 receiver. This process allows anyone to re-barrel a rifle without the use of a lathe.
Most military trigger guards are extremely wide and thick, giving them a very unattractive appearance. In this GunTec presentation Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, uses a hand grinder and a series of files to contour and shape the trigger guard on a model 98 Mauser.
A standard job when customizing a Mauser rifle is to fill in the locking screw holes, giving the bottom metal a smooth, custom look. Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates this process using a TIG welder and a counterbore.
Most Mauser rifles are designed with magazine followers that prevent the bolt from closing once the magazine is empty. In this GunTec presentation Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for angling the rear of the magazine so the bolt will close on an empty magazine.
Polishing the bolt lug raceways on a bolt action rifle will smooth up the action, essential when building a custom rifle. In this GunTec presentation Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates this process. A silky smooth action is the end result.
Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, polishes the bolt face on a Mauser 98 bolt in this GunTec presentation. A standard part of the sporterizing process, polishing a bolt face is necessary to remove any pitting and guarantees the face is perpendicular to the bore.
When accurizing a bolt action rifle, itâs necessary to lap the locking lugs so they bear evenly on the lug bearing surfaces. Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates this process using a Mauser 98 receiver.
Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for squaring the receiver face of a Mauser 98. This process guarantees the barrel is mounted square with the receiver, increasing the accuracy potential of the firearm.
When working with hardened gun parts, its best to soften them before shaping and polishing. In this brief video Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates how to anneal gun parts before preparing them to be color case hardened.
The muzzle crown on Custerâs rifle featured a deep radius. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, recreates that type of crown using a specially ground cutter and a metal lathe in this brief video.
Inletting a rolling block buttstock by hand can be quite a chore. In this brief video Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, shows how to speed up that process using a milling machine and some square end mills.
The most precise method for cutting a dovetail uses a milling machine and a cutter designed specifically for the job. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates this process while cutting the front sight dovetail in an octagon barrel.
Before a gunstock can be carved from a blank, that blank must be cut from a larger piece of lumber. In this brief video Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, shows how to select and cut a stock blank from a larger piece of lumber using Plexiglas layout panels and some wood saws.
You canât buy gun screws at the hardware store and if youâre working with older firearms you may not be able to find them anywhere. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the solution to this problem by fabricating a gun screw out of drill rod using a metal lathe and milling machine.
Before you can install a barrel blank it must be threaded and chambered. In this brief video Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates that process using an octagon barrel and a metal lathe. The barrel is chambered for the 50-70 Government cartridge and is one more step in the Custer Rifle Project.
When converting a military rolling block action to sporting dimensions the action must be thinned about .030â from each side. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates this process using a milling machine and fly cutter, rather than a surface grinder.
Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates that even without a milling machine cutting a dovetail isnât too tough of a job. Using a special, three sided dovetail file along with some elbow grease, Larry installs a front sight on an octagon barrel.
Without the right tools itâs nearly impossible to separate a rifle barrel from its receiver. Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for removing the barrel from a Remington Rolling Block rifle using a barrel vise and an action wrench. The right tools make an otherwise difficult job easy.
Sometimes a screw just wonât come out. Whether itâs rusted, damaged, or just simply seized up a standard screwdriver just isnât the answer. Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for removing a stuck screw using a screw extractor, hand drill, and a tap handle.
Because most Remington Rolling Block rifles were shot using black powder cartridges, it was imperative they be cleaned at the end of each day. Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for field stripping a rolling block rifle for cleaning.
Due to the corrosive nature of black power cartridges, many firing pins founder in older firearms are damaged and in need of replacement. In this short video Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for fabricating a replacement firing pin from drill rod using a metal turning lathe.
The MidwayUSA Competition Range Bag was constructed to be best in its class. The bag has a load of features such as a huge main compartment, ammunition carrier, 2 pistol rugs and a removable fired brass or ammunition carrying bag. PLUS it features enough pockets to carry just about everything for shooting.
Properly breaking in a rifle barrel is one more step in achieving the ultimate in rifle accuracy. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates one process for breaking in a new rifle barrel during this brief video.
So how important is the material your stock is made of? Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, answers this interesting question while examining stocks made of wood, fiberglass, and injection molded plastic.
One of the facts of life is that different brands of factory ammunition will provide different levels of accuracy in the same rifle. The only way to determine which shoots best in your rifle is by spending some time at the range. Watch as Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates this principle.
Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, explains how different bullets weights typically deliver different levels of accuracy and points of impact using the same rifle. By trying different bullet weights in your rifle, you can determine which will be the most accurate.
Even the finest rifles will shoot poorly if the crown is damaged. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, explains the different types of rifle crowns and demonstrates the process for repairing a damaged crown.
Pillar bedding can greatly improve the accuracy of your rifle. In this brief video Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, introduces the concept of pillar bedding and demonstrates how to install the pillars in a bolt action rifle.
A crisp, consistent trigger pull is a major component of rifle accuracy. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, gives a brief introduction to triggers in this GunTec presentation. While examining the differences between factory and aftermarket triggers, each aspect of a perfect trigger pull is examined.
A dirty, fouled barrel can destroy the accuracy of any rifle. In this brief video Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for properly cleaning a rifle to remove both powder and copper fouling. Using the right tools, this process is easy and effective.
Glass bedding is a major component of the ultimate bedding package for rifle accuracy. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates glass bedding a rifle action while free floating the barrel. This ensures that any fluctuations in temperature or humidity will not change the rifle’s point of impact.