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Polishing a Rifle Barrel for a Matte Finish MidwayUSA - 275 views - 3 days ago

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.

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Letter and Number Stamping a Rifle Barrel MidwayUSA - 134 views - 3 days ago

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Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for letter and number stamping a rifle barrel once it has been installed.

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Installing a Short Chambered Barrel MidwayUSA - 487 views - 3 days ago

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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.

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Contouring the Trigger Guard MidwayUSA - 355 views - 3 days ago

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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.

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Remove Locking Screw Holes from Mauser Bottom Metal MidwayUSA - 335 views - 3 days ago

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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.

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Angling the Magazine Follower MidwayUSA - 295 views - 3 days ago

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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.

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Bolt Raceway Polishing MidwayUSA - 278 views - 3 days ago

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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.

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True the Bolt Face on a Mauser 98 MidwayUSA - 269 views - 3 days ago

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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.

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Lapping the Locking Lugs MidwayUSA - 278 views - 3 days ago

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When accurizing a bolt action rifle, it’s 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.

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Square the Receiver Face on a Mauser 98 MidwayUSA - 256 views - 3 days ago

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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.

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Annealing metal parts for shaping and polishing MidwayUSA - 3,455 views - 2 months ago

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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.

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Crowning the barrel on Custer's rolling block rifle MidwayUSA - 2,155 views - 2 months ago

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The muzzle crown on Custer’s 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.

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	FuckBuzh (2 days ago) Do some repair videos on revolvers and auto pistols.
	SmokeXB360 (6 days ago) Hey could you please make a video on how to replace a M1 Carbine sight with an original flip-sight? Nad or how to remove a bayonet lug? Thanks
	BobSwagger65 (1 week ago) i want to learn more about the m-40 Marine Scout Sniper rifle. could you do some videos on it?
	Jordenkl (2 weeks ago) i saw you in guns&ammo , is that real?
	MidwayUSA (2 weeks ago) Thanks for all the great comments. New videos are on the way
	BetiucTomi (3 weeks ago) cool ,very cool videos.love them
	gustavekiller (3 weeks ago) Nice videos! I love them!
	masterofallages21 (3 weeks ago) could you show how to replace a firing pin?
	masterofallages21 (3 weeks ago) really great tips i tell everyone i know to check out these vids if thier confused on gun cleaning, or what to use thanks for the great videos its good to know theirs someones willing to share thier tips on guns.
	ArizonaAdventures (1 month ago) Really great videos!!! Thanks a lot!