This video offers an inside look at the Ruger Mayodan plant, detailing the manufacturing process for the receiver and bolt handle of the new Ruger American Gen2 Rifle. Originally broadcast as part of #GalleryofGunsLIVE, it provides a manufacturing perspective on a popular firearm model, highlighting the production steps involved in creating key components.
This video showcases new product arrivals from several prominent firearm accessory manufacturers. It features the Magpul PMAG D-50 EV9 50-round magazine for the CZ Scorpion EVO 3 and compatible PCCs, highlighting its loading lever and bolt hold-open notch. Also presented is the Strike Industries AR Modular Magazine Release with interchangeable levers for customization, and their AR Extended Forward Assist designed for improved ergonomics. Sons of Liberty Gun Works (SOLGW) introduces ambidextrous safety selectors for the AR-15 platform. Finally, Mountain Tactical presents an oversized bolt handle for Tikka T3/T3x rifles, emphasizing its comfortable and easy operation.
This video provides a 1,500-round update on a Thompson Center Compass rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. The creator details the installation of a Boyd's Pro Varmint Stock, a Glades Armory bolt handle, and adjustments made to lighten the trigger. The description also includes affiliate links for a Weaver Skeleton Low Rings optic and social media links to the creator's Instagram and Patreon.
This video from Kit Badger provides a practical demonstration of how to strip the bolt on The Fix Rifle by Q. The creator highlights The Fix as an innovative bolt-action rifle and acknowledges that its unique design might be unfamiliar to many users. The tutorial aims to guide viewers through the process of disassembling the bolt, which is useful for cleaning or for changing out the bolt handle. The video promotes Kit Badger's website for more content, support via Patreon, and product sales.
This video demonstrates the process of finishing a replacement rifle bolt handle, led by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. The tutorial covers heating the bolt handle shank with an oxy-acetylene torch to soften and bend it using a box-end wrench. After cooling, the weld is dressed down with files and a notch is precisely cut into the receiver using a hand grinder to ensure proper bolt closure. The process concludes with a final polish of the bolt handle. The video is part of the MidwayUSA Video Library and focuses on detailed gunsmithing techniques for firearm modification.
This video demonstrates the process of welding a new bolt handle onto a Mauser bolt-action rifle. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, guides viewers through the essential tools and setup, including a Wheeler Engineering bolt welding fixture for precise alignment. He emphasizes the importance of using a heat sink and heat control paste to protect the bolt's heat treatment during the welding process, followed by finishing and dressing the weld. The tutorial is aimed at gunsmiths and hobbyists looking to perform this specific modification.
This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to prepare a Mauser bolt for the installation of a new bolt handle. The process, demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA, involves using layout dye and a scribe to mark a cutoff line on the original handle. A rotary tool with a cutoff wheel is then used for precise removal. Following the removal, the new bolt handle is prepared for welding, starting with scribing a 30-degree line and filing the root to match. The video concludes with the handle ready for the welding fixture, highlighting essential gunsmithing techniques for rifle modifications.
This video examines two variants of the French RSC 1917 semi-automatic service rifle, also known as the FSA1917. It highlights the RSC 1917's distinction as the only true semi-automatic rifle to see significant frontline infantry use in World War I. The video focuses on two specific 1917 rifles, one in its original configuration and the other updated to the 1918 standard with modifications to the bolt handle/disassembly and bolt holdopen mechanism, which improve field stripping. The presenter invites viewers to share any details they know about these specific modifications and their implementation timeline.
This video examines two influential early semi-automatic rifles: the Ethiopian ZH-29 and the Czech experimental Z-37. The ZH-29, notable for its limited adoption by China and Ethiopia, is presented in its Ethiopian contract configuration, featuring the Lion of Judah emblem. The Z-37, a development of the ZH-29 tested by the Czech military, showcases several modifications requested by the Czech trials board before the design's rejection. These alterations include changes to the rear sight, bolt handle, safety mechanism, front sight, bayonet lug, and barrel weight, offering a glimpse into design evolution and military testing.
This video examines a Japanese ZH-29 copy manufactured by Tokyo Gas & Electric (TG&E) for 1930s Japanese military rifle trials. Unlike other contenders, TG&E copied the ZH-29 but struggled with firearms design expertise, failing to resolve accuracy issues that led to its disqualification. The video highlights key differences between the TG&E copy and the original Czech ZH-29, including a separate non-reciprocating bolt handle and a new, incompatible magazine. Only a small number of these rifles were produced, making it a rare piece of firearms history.
This video by Larry Potterfield focuses on improving the functionality of a rifle's bolt handle. He demonstrates how to replace a standard Remington bolt knob with a larger, rounder knob from a Model 98 Mauser. The primary goal is to enhance ease of acquisition, especially for safari rifles, by ensuring the bolt handle is large and positioned away from the stock. The video provides a practical gunsmithing demonstration for rifle owners looking to customize their firearms.
This video showcases Benelli's 3-Gun Edition of the Benelli M2 shotgun, as presented at the 2012 NRA Annual Meetings. Key features highlighted include an enlarged bolt handle, enlarged bolt release, a magazine extension, and carbon-fiber front sights. The description focuses on the specific enhancements made to this model for competitive shooting applications.
