How to Cut a Sight Dovetail by Hand Presented by Larry Potterfield | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing
This video features Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrating a practical gunsmithing technique: cutting a dovetail sight slot by hand without using a milling machine. He utilizes a specialized three-sided dovetail file and "elbow grease" to perform the cut on an octagon barrel, which is then followed by the installation of a front sight. The video is presented as a tutorial, offering valuable insights for firearm enthusiasts interested in custom work and sight modifications.








