How to Cut a New 3/8 Inch Front Sight Dovetail in a Rifle Barrel | The Model 67 Project | MidwayUSA
This video demonstrates how to cut a new 3/8 inch front sight dovetail on a rifle barrel, specifically for shortening the barrel of a Winchester Model 67. Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA explains and showcases the process using a Wheeler Engineering dovetail cutting fixture. The steps involve removing the existing front sight, leveling the barrel, positioning and leveling the fixture, cutting the dovetail with specialized files, and fitting the sight. The video concludes with the implication that the barrel is now ready for shortening and recrowning.







