This video, part 2 of a bolt action rifle build series from Brownells, details the assembly process. Host Caleb installs a Proof Research barrel on a 6.5 Creedmoor Zermatt Origin style action, utilizing specialized tools like the Short Action Custom Barrel Vise and an action wrench. The segment covers barrel installation nuances, including different types like the Savage small shank with a barrel nut, torque application, headspace checks, and alignment. It also walks through installing a Timney trigger and fitting a muzzle device before dropping the barreled action into an MDT HNT 26 chassis. The emphasis is on precision for building a reliable and accurate bolt action rifle.
This video showcases the Short Action Customs (SAC) Modular Action Wrench, a versatile tool designed for bolt-action rifle maintenance. Brownells Gun Tech Caleb Savant demonstrates its ease of use and modular design, highlighting how a universal body combined with interchangeable heads simplifies the process of working on various rifle actions. The demonstration covers assembling the wrench, aligning it with action lugs, and its application in separating the action and barrel, presenting it as a significant improvement over previous single-purpose tools.
This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to properly remove a barrel from a bolt-action rifle, a task often considered difficult without the correct equipment. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process using essential tools like a barrel vise and an action wrench. He emphasizes the importance of specialized gear to prevent damage to the rifle's receiver, highlighting the use of oak blocks with resin and a brass shim. The demonstration shows how to apply significant force to break the barrel free, followed by hand removal for the final steps. This tutorial is valuable for gunsmiths and rifle owners looking to perform barrel maintenance or replacement.
This video, "New Products Week in Review 12-8-16" from Brownells, features Product Manager Paul Levy showcasing several new firearm-related products. The review highlights an "advanced" .700" Bolt Diameter Action Wrench, a 24" 6.5 Creedmoor M24E SS Barrel, and various AR-15 components including an Ejection Port Cover, Kmr Barrel Nut, and QD Endplate & Castle Nut Combo, all in Titanium and Black finishes. The description provides part numbers for each item and a link for more information on the Brownells website.
This video demonstrates how to install a new, short-chambered barrel on a Remington 700 rifle. The process is presented as being significantly easier than traditional methods, thanks to the use of a pre-threaded Shilen barrel. Key tools highlighted include an action wrench, barrel vise, finish reamer, T-handle, and headspace gauges. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, guides viewers through the barrel installation and chamber finishing steps, making gunsmithing accessible.
This video from Brownells introduces and showcases their line of Action Wrenches. The description promotes visiting their website for more information. The content focuses on a specific tool used in firearm maintenance and assembly.
This video features Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrating a crucial gunsmithing procedure: removing a rifle barrel. He specifically shows how to detach the barrel from a Remington Rolling Block rifle. Potterfield emphasizes the importance of having the correct tools, such as a barrel vise and an action wrench, which transform a potentially difficult task into a straightforward one. The demonstration aims to educate viewers on this specialized maintenance technique.
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