A lot of people tend to forget, while he is the CEO of Midway, he started out as a gunsmith and he is a very skilled one at that. I have a friend that is very skilled not only at gunsmithing but woodworking as well. Nothing wrong with having the toys!
Amazing, and kind of humbling, to see such masterful work being done. When I was a lad in Montana, someone gave me an old single shot .22 rifle that was so worn out you could drop an entire .22 cartridge down the muzzle, and all that stopped it was the rim. It fired, but wasn't too accurate! I think it needed this job done to it.
Enjoied the video.. Thanks!!!! Just bought a 63. It was the first gun i ever shot, i was 8 and it was 1960... Very sililar to the 1903 in the video. First time in my hands in 60 years. Keep on doin what you do brother.... Great job!
Larry, you make the most mundane projects look and sound interesting. This is way beyond my ability but watching you do it is an educational experience. Thanks man. I own nine .22 rimfire rifles and one handgun. Really like seeing videos about rimfires.
When I started gunsmithing, the only way to secure a barrel liner was by Silver-soldering it in place. Loctite and Acraglas have made it so much easier, I often wonder how we managed back then.
I haven't used Green Loctite, but have used the Red to hold a part for grinding and getting the part off after, it took a propane torch to get the part SMOKING hot before the Red Loctite let loose. Very tough stuff.
If my Remington number four in 32 long rim fire stars to wander, I will surely reline it just as you did this 22 rifle. The number 4 Remington is a beautiful work of art and I do treasure mine. That is why I reload the 32 rimfire, a very tedious process, but I enjoy it. Thank you for your video.
I haven't used Green Loctite, but have used the Red to hold a part for grinding and getting the part off after, it took a propane torch to get the part SMOKING hot before the Red Loctite let loose. Very tough stuff.
I gave a old Model 12 Remington to a gunsmith for a bbl insert. He did a wonderful job and gun works perfectly. I had no idea how much work he had to do to get it done and only charged me $180. After seeing this, I stole that job.
My father would have loved your videos he was an d school engineer who considered perfection a good starting point. We did work on a couple of my guns but living in the UK not as many as I would have liked. Dad kept my grandfather's Lorries on the road and did work for the lokal farmers (farm work was allwase urgent last minute jobs) but even then dad never cut corners. A lokal farmer asked for a breakdown on the bill for a job dads reply was priceless "10% for doing the job 90% for knowing how to do the job" my leston from that was knolage was everything with being able to do the job a very close second. Please keep up the very interesting video's even living in a gun hating country I do find them very informative.
Great video. I have old tools but, I'm sure they will work fine. Just takes patients. This video gives me a leg up as to the proper sequence to do the job. Thanks Larry.
I've always bought square shank screwdrivers just for that reason but I never thought about putting wrench on a screw bit! Now I know and know is half the battle.
I would have mentioned the "chuck" at the rear of lathe. It is essential that both ends of barrel run true when drilling or diameters at middle of barrel may not meet and be on same centerline.
If I drilled that barrel the two holes wouldn't meet in middle. It would probably shoot about 7 ft to the right at 20 yards. I'm respected by some of my peers and students however he's on the next ( at least 2 higher ) levels when it comes to craftsmanship.
Great job, great series,,, as a life long machinist, I respectfully offer this one suggestion: The first breach reamer should be piloted to avoid the deflection seen @ 3:00. At the very least I would have selected a boring bar.
I love my CZ firearms, and I would not trade any of my CZ handguns for a Glock, etc. If I had to go out on business, and could take only one pistol, it would be a CZ. I am looking forward to getting a SP-01 Phantom as my next firearms purchase. Thanks for this great story! I had the chance to go for a night of beer and friendship with some representatives from the Czech Republic. Drank us all under the table, and they were just getting warmed up! Absolutely wonderful people.
After sighting in at 60 feet, I could easily cover 5 shots with a nickel th-cam.com/users/postUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL ! Truly a pleasure to shoot! Scope was easy to adjust for eye relief. Only problem the varmints must have seen it delivered lol!Update: So impressed with shot groups at 30 yards I purchased a Hammers 3×9 with adjustable Objective scope! Now a true nail driver!
That could be done in 22 mag with just a different reamer . Id like to find a wornout one myself and do the magnum 22 round . Trouble is finding that type gun cheap enough. Love your videos Larry and midway .
Thank you for another interesting and informative video. I recently picked up a #4 22 rifle, solid frame in pretty good condition with an octagon barrel. It must be pretty OLD because it only has a serial number and 22 on the bottom of the barrel in front of the forearm, one line address of Remington and that's all I can find on it. The bore is not GREAT but looks useable except for some HEAVY LEADING in the barrel. I picked up a 1885 2nd year production 22short Winchester that had a HORRIBLE BORE, the Remington is much better. The lead appears to be "caked" in a few spots and the rifling is well worn but still there. I would PREFER to get the lead out instead of relining the barrel. Is there chemicals that are good for that? I did awhile ago do the chemical thing with a 6" 357 pistol that looked like someone shot a BUNCH of RELOADS with some kind of lead alloy that gumed up the barrel. I used a 50-50 solution of white vinegar and Hydrogen peroxide and got the lead out after several times of treatment. Is that the BEST SOLUTION or can I use #9 Hoppes bore cleaner? I tried it once but because of the length of the barrel and all that lead I needed to do it in incrementally, a little at a time instead of the whole barrel at once. I would GREATLY APPRECIATE your feedback, I'm a ADVID 22lr shooter and I REALLY enjoy shooting 22's ESPECIALLY OLD ONES and INTERESTING ONES. THANK YOU SIR FOR ALL THAT YOU DO TO PROMOTING THE 2nd AMENDMENT through SHOOTING VARIOUS FIREARMS. This comes from a PROUD SON OF A WW2 VETERAN OF 9 CAMPAIGNS in the Atlantic Theater (8/41-8/45). 😉👍😁🙏
@@adventureguy4119 Modern anaerobic adhesives are fine for the task. High temp versions exist (see Henkel and other websites) if desired. Modern adhesives hold all sorts of things together, including jet fighters. Bonus is if someone shoots out the liner, the barrel can be safely heated (use an IR temp gun to monitor) to the point where the adhesive releases and the old liner can be easily pressed out.
Go on GunBroker.com, they have a lot for really good prices in auctions. I know this is a 5 year old comment but I hope you find what you’re looking for.
I’d love to have that done to my grandfathers Boy’s Model. It’s been “Pop-Pop’s Old Rusty Gun” for about 85-90 years and it’s time to get the old girl shooting again.
Is there a source for 6.5mm barrel liners? I have a 1891 carcano with a bore that a 264 bullet almost falls through (I know I'm supposed to use 268 but I'm pretty sure the bore is too poor for that)
Larry I see this is a threaded barrel. I have a takedown, so a lever release. Can my action be threaded for a barrel, and what size threads would that be if it can.?. Thanks
I know this video is 9 years old, but I was wondering how much it would cost to reline a bolt action .22 Long Rifle. I have a 1956 Remington 511, Score Master with a 7 shot magazine. My dad gave it to me when I was 10 years old. He had it as long as I can remember and it was used when he got it. He didn't shoot it much, but I've put literally thousands of rounds through it. In my younger years it was quite accurate, but as I got older and my eyesight started failing I had a gunsmith drill and tap it for a big game scope mount and I mounted a 3X9 Tasco scope on it for squirrel hunting. Most of my shots were head shots taken within 20 to 35 yards. I recently tried to re-sight it in for 100 yards. My shots were all over the place. I averaged about an 8 inch group. So, I re-sighted it back to 25 yards and even then it wasn't as accurate as it used to be. I was using sand bags and a solid bench rest, but nothing helped. After taking a closer look down the bore I could see the pitting that had occurred over the years. If it doesn't cost too much I'd like to get it relined, so I can shoot it confidently again. I'm almost 70 years old and it's one of the few things I have left that my father gave me. I'd like to pass it down to the next generation, but if it's wore out I'm afraid they'll just sell it after I'm gone. So, anyone have any idea what this would cost?
I'm intrigued how well this would hold up. Loctite releases when heated and I can imagine a bit of shooting would definitely heat up the barrel enough to release the loctite.
Nice video Larry, I have an old 1915 stevens favorite that needs relining. That video was very helpful. I have a question about those hard to remove screws. Do you ever use something penetrating oil? Thanks for sharring.
Dear Larry: thank you for all you do for youth shooting sports. I have some shot-out 22s to get some new kids started, and went to MidWay to buy barrel liners, but told you do not sell them anymore. Can you recommend a source? Thanks
John Taylor is very good - johntaylormachine.com/contact other sources: www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/barrel-tools/barrel-liners/22-caliber-rimfire-barrel-liners-prod10974.aspx chaszel.com/product/22-long-rifle-barrel-liners www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/category/category_id/383/category_chain/350,379,383/name/Liners%2C+Underribs%2C+Wedges+%26+Tennons/ www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1574750 redmansrifling.com/gun-barrel-relining/ or contact Mike @ T.J.'s Enterprises 3652 Neltner Road Alexandria, KY 41001 859-635-5560
I just came from the Brownell's site, which has them in stock. I ended up coming here to see how they are installed. I don't need one, but I'm always interested in learning how things are done.
I really enjoyed this video, love watching a good machinist work. I had one question on a fine point you stated but did not explain. You said when tapping out the sights to be sure to tap them from left to right, but not why it should be done this way. Is there a slight bevel on the dove tail groove from one side to the other?
A lot of people tend to forget, while he is the CEO of Midway, he started out as a gunsmith and he is a very skilled one at that. I have a friend that is very skilled not only at gunsmithing but woodworking as well. Nothing wrong with having the toys!
Shut up boomer no one cares
I knew you are able to re line or sleeve a .22 but never seen it done. WOW! This video is awesome to watch!
Met him at Shot a few years back Larry was very humble and kind, Thanks for you're how to videos.
Excellent demonstration of the process. Thanks Larry!!
Thank you, I have a new appreciation for Pops being a machinist. Very nicely done.
what an extremely skilled man Larry is.
When he said “be careful with this screw”, I knew it best to stop right there.
Amazing, and kind of humbling, to see such masterful work being done.
When I was a lad in Montana, someone gave me an old single shot .22 rifle that was so worn out you could drop an entire .22 cartridge down the muzzle, and all that stopped it was the rim. It fired, but wasn't too accurate! I think it needed this job done to it.
When he pulled out the lathe I knew I was done.
Apparently I'm not done. They make a drill bit for guys like us and I do have a press.
I think Larry is an encyclopedia for all things firearms.
Enjoied the video.. Thanks!!!! Just bought a 63. It was the first gun i ever shot, i was 8 and it was 1960... Very sililar to the 1903 in the video. First time in my hands in 60 years. Keep on doin what you do brother.... Great job!
Larry, you make the most mundane projects look and sound interesting. This is way beyond my ability but watching you do it is an educational experience. Thanks man. I own nine .22 rimfire rifles and one handgun. Really like seeing videos about rimfires.
Are you preparing for a war??😮😮
Nope, just a collector. And a swell hobby to boot. No more wars for me, I served in early 1970's (draftee). @@________8975
@@________8975 With .22 rimfires? I don't think he is 🤣
When I started gunsmithing, the only way to secure a barrel liner was by Silver-soldering it in place.
Loctite and Acraglas have made it so much easier, I often wonder how we managed back then.
as a much younger gunsmith i find myself thinking the same
I haven't used Green Loctite, but have used the Red to hold a part for grinding and getting the part off after, it took a propane torch to get the part SMOKING hot before the Red Loctite let loose. Very tough stuff.
This is an incredible demonstration of craftsmanship and the skilled use of machine tools.
This guy is the king of making hard stuff look easy lol
You have the ability to inspire people to love and cherish guns!
amazed at the craftsmanship of some guns...all the work and creative thinking that went into making each part
If my Remington number four in 32 long rim fire stars to wander, I will surely reline it just as you did this 22 rifle. The number 4 Remington is a beautiful work of art and I do treasure mine. That is why I reload the 32 rimfire, a very tedious process, but I enjoy it. Thank you for your video.
A beautiful rifle, only usable as a wall ornament until this was done to it. Now, it is able to be enjoyed, as intended. Cool video.
Way to bring that fine piece back to life. Yet another great video. Thanks.
I haven't used Green Loctite, but have used the Red to hold a part for grinding and getting the part off after, it took a propane torch to get the part SMOKING hot before the Red Loctite let loose. Very tough stuff.
The world's best gunsmith
I gave a old Model 12 Remington to a gunsmith for a bbl insert. He did a wonderful job and gun works perfectly. I had no idea how much work he had to do to get it done and only charged me $180. After seeing this, I stole that job.
There’s not doubt Larry is one of a kind and that was a great video!
Beautifully done with much skill & care. Well Done Sir
My father would have loved your videos he was an d school engineer who considered perfection a good starting point. We did work on a couple of my guns but living in the UK not as many as I would have liked. Dad kept my grandfather's Lorries on the road and did work for the lokal farmers (farm work was allwase urgent last minute jobs) but even then dad never cut corners. A lokal farmer asked for a breakdown on the bill for a job dads reply was priceless
"10% for doing the job 90% for knowing how to do the job" my leston from that was knolage was everything with being able to do the job a very close second. Please keep up the very interesting video's even living in a gun hating country I do find them very informative.
Reminds me of going into the shop with my grandpa. He made everything he did look easy despite the fact that it took years to develop those skills.
Good job Larry, i love Midwayusa!
Great video. I have old tools but, I'm sure they will work fine. Just takes patients. This video gives me a leg up as to the proper sequence to do the job. Thanks Larry.
Mr Potterfield, you are awesome! Longtime happy customer here 😁
Better than brand new! Amazing detail on your work!
I've always bought square shank screwdrivers just for that reason but I never thought about putting wrench on a screw bit! Now I know and know is half the battle.
I would have mentioned the "chuck" at the rear of lathe. It is essential that both ends of barrel run true when drilling or diameters at middle of barrel may not meet and be on same centerline.
Wow! Mr.Potterfield is talented!
I love seeing these projects... sort of like reading the newspaper each day, but only gun maintenance with repair.
That's one heck of a newspaper!
I was told that high temp transmission fluid works best for drilling. Seems like whatever weight oil he is using works fine.
I am amazed this can be done with Loctite or other adhesives. Technology is wonderful.
Check out the Henkel website.
I wish I had a shop like that and of course the knowledge to go along with it!!
you are indeed a craftsman. you have my respect and admiration.
If I drilled that barrel the two holes wouldn't meet in middle. It would probably shoot about 7 ft to the right at 20 yards. I'm respected by some of my peers and students however he's on the next ( at least 2 higher ) levels when it comes to craftsmanship.
Really enjoyed your working spirit and knowledge... Great Job
That was an awesome video. Would have figured it was a wall hanger. But you taught me something here
Great job, great series,,, as a life long machinist, I respectfully offer this one suggestion: The first breach reamer should be piloted to avoid the deflection seen @ 3:00. At the very least I would have selected a boring bar.
I agree.
LaPabst nobody cares
you have a boring bar that will fit a .22 caliber hole? with a cutting tool in it ?
@@ronalddavis Just the breach... Rewatch the vid.
I love my CZ firearms, and I would not trade any of my CZ handguns for a Glock, etc. If I had to go out on business, and could take only one pistol, it would be a CZ. I am looking forward to getting a SP-01 Phantom as my next firearms purchase. Thanks for this great story!
I had the chance to go for a night of beer and friendship with some representatives from the Czech Republic. Drank us all under the table, and they were just getting warmed up! Absolutely wonderful people.
I don't know what that has to do with this video however CZ makes some great guns.
Awesome video. What a great profession being skilled in gunsmithing.
Finally a master gunsmith with well produced, knowledgeable videos. If I could pick your brain....
Now that was pretty cool. I always wondered how you install a barrel liner
Now I can't stop thinking about that Stevens Favorite 1915 I have that me Grandfather purchased as a young man.
I am never going to use this information i just acquired. Thank you, wonderful video.
Everything a master craftsman does looks easy
A beautiful thing to watch. What a craftsman.
Man, Larry can do it all!
Great work Larry.
Thanks for the video. Had no idea you could revive an old shot out rifle like this.
almost nothing is beyond repair my good man.
This kind of knowledge and expertise needs to be passed down to the generations to come for many obvious reasons. Here's hoping that's happening
After sighting in at 60 feet, I could easily cover 5 shots with a nickel th-cam.com/users/postUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL ! Truly a pleasure to shoot! Scope was easy to adjust for eye relief. Only problem the varmints must have seen it delivered lol!Update: So impressed with shot groups at 30 yards I purchased a Hammers 3×9 with adjustable Objective scope! Now a true nail driver!
That could be done in 22 mag with just a different reamer . Id like to find a wornout one myself and do the magnum 22 round . Trouble is finding that type gun cheap enough. Love your videos Larry and midway .
Great to watch a master work!
Great video!
Truly fun and educational, thank you
I really wish he had a show
Thank you for another interesting and informative video. I recently picked up a #4 22 rifle, solid frame in pretty good condition with an octagon barrel. It must be pretty OLD because it only has a serial number and 22 on the bottom of the barrel in front of the forearm, one line address of Remington and that's all I can find on it. The bore is not GREAT but looks useable except for some HEAVY LEADING in the barrel. I picked up a 1885 2nd year production 22short Winchester that had a HORRIBLE BORE, the Remington is much better. The lead appears to be "caked" in a few spots and the rifling is well worn but still there. I would PREFER to get the lead out instead of relining the barrel. Is there chemicals that are good for that? I did awhile ago do the chemical thing with a 6" 357 pistol that looked like someone shot a BUNCH of RELOADS with some kind of lead alloy that gumed up the barrel. I used a 50-50 solution of white vinegar and Hydrogen peroxide and got the lead out after several times of treatment. Is that the BEST SOLUTION or can I use #9 Hoppes bore cleaner? I tried it once but because of the length of the barrel and all that lead I needed to do it in incrementally, a little at a time instead of the whole barrel at once. I would GREATLY APPRECIATE your feedback, I'm a ADVID 22lr shooter and I REALLY enjoy shooting 22's ESPECIALLY OLD ONES and INTERESTING ONES. THANK YOU SIR FOR ALL THAT YOU DO TO PROMOTING THE 2nd AMENDMENT through SHOOTING VARIOUS FIREARMS. This comes from a PROUD SON OF A WW2 VETERAN OF 9 CAMPAIGNS in the Atlantic Theater (8/41-8/45). 😉👍😁🙏
There's nothing you can't do with a shop full of expensive tools and a whole lot of know how.
yet he chose to use locktight =/
How about a 7nm integrated circuit with 10 billion transistors?
@@adventureguy4119 That was weird. I thought he would use a press fit or something exotic.
With emphasis on "know how"!
@@adventureguy4119 Modern anaerobic adhesives are fine for the task. High temp versions exist (see Henkel and other websites) if desired. Modern adhesives hold all sorts of things together, including jet fighters. Bonus is if someone shoots out the liner, the barrel can be safely heated (use an IR temp gun to monitor) to the point where the adhesive releases and the old liner can be easily pressed out.
Outstanding presentation
I've done several like this with liners from Brownell's and Brownell's Accraglas.
Amazing work...
If the liner's rifling ever wears out, can it be removed and replaced with a new liner?
Thank you Mr. Potterfield
For the content you put out
I do this at work. But it's called an in frame overhaul. This remindes me of re sleeving a diesel engine.
Love your videos. Keep posting new videos!
what a master so good at what he does
love it, great video showing how much work goes into these jobs :)
thanks for making the video and uploading
Real wholesome repair hours.
very interesting piece of film. thanks for sharing. craftsmanship at it's best!
Will the heat of firing, especially on a gun with a large magazine, cause the green Loctite to release?
Very informative. Great video, Larry !
I would have liked to see the groups coming out of that barrel liner.
Very cool sir. Nice rifle.
Amazing work.
thanks LARRY
I wish I wasn't disabled, I would love to do this kind of work. You look and act like you love your job. And you are really good at it.
I've owned numerous 3030 Marlins Larry but never had the nerve to disasemble one can you show a video of how to do that so it can be cleaned properly
Any methods for rebuilding a tubular magazine for a bolt action .22 rifle?
I've always wanted a .22 rolling block.
Go on GunBroker.com, they have a lot for really good prices in auctions. I know this is a 5 year old comment but I hope you find what you’re looking for.
Perfect candidate to switch from 22lr to 22mag.
Thats what I was thinking!
Quality work, must be so satisfying i really enjoyed watching that.
Larry is the man
Thank you Larry
This man loves his job 😍
Gostei muito do seu serviço, com certeza esse Rifle ficou perfeito pra caçar.. parabéns ao Armeiro.!!
I want a shirt with his smile and "let me show you how it's done" on it.
I would buy one of those shirts. I would also buy a few for some of my friends and not tell them what it means. Let them wonder for a while...
Amazing work of Art
Nice job like your workshop.
I’d love to have that done to my grandfathers Boy’s Model. It’s been “Pop-Pop’s Old Rusty Gun” for about 85-90 years and it’s time to get the old girl shooting again.
Is there a source for 6.5mm barrel liners? I have a 1891 carcano with a bore that a 264 bullet almost falls through (I know I'm supposed to use 268 but I'm pretty sure the bore is too poor for that)
Larry I see this is a threaded barrel. I have a takedown, so a lever release. Can my action be threaded for a barrel, and what size threads would that be if it can.?. Thanks
I know this video is 9 years old, but I was wondering how much it would cost to reline a bolt action .22 Long Rifle. I have a 1956 Remington 511, Score Master with a 7 shot magazine. My dad gave it to me when I was 10 years old. He had it as long as I can remember and it was used when he got it. He didn't shoot it much, but I've put literally thousands of rounds through it. In my younger years it was quite accurate, but as I got older and my eyesight started failing I had a gunsmith drill and tap it for a big game scope mount and I mounted a 3X9 Tasco scope on it for squirrel hunting. Most of my shots were head shots taken within 20 to 35 yards. I recently tried to re-sight it in for 100 yards. My shots were all over the place. I averaged about an 8 inch group. So, I re-sighted it back to 25 yards and even then it wasn't as accurate as it used to be. I was using sand bags and a solid bench rest, but nothing helped. After taking a closer look down the bore I could see the pitting that had occurred over the years. If it doesn't cost too much I'd like to get it relined, so I can shoot it confidently again. I'm almost 70 years old and it's one of the few things I have left that my father gave me. I'd like to pass it down to the next generation, but if it's wore out I'm afraid they'll just sell it after I'm gone. So, anyone have any idea what this would cost?
I'm intrigued how well this would hold up. Loctite releases when heated and I can imagine a bit of shooting would definitely heat up the barrel enough to release the loctite.
you cant load and fire it fast enough to get it hot enough
Nice video Larry, I have an old 1915 stevens favorite that needs relining. That video was very helpful. I have a question about those hard to remove screws. Do you ever use something penetrating oil? Thanks for sharring.
Kroil on stuck pins, screws, etc.. is a common procedure in shops.
Marvel mystery oil mixed with some acetone makes the best penetrating oil. IMHO.
Jesus!!! I want this guy cleaning/servicing my guns!!!!
Dear Larry: thank you for all you do for youth shooting sports. I have some shot-out 22s to get some new kids started, and went to MidWay to buy barrel liners, but told you do not sell them anymore. Can you recommend a source? Thanks
John Taylor is very good - johntaylormachine.com/contact
other sources:
www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/barrel-tools/barrel-liners/22-caliber-rimfire-barrel-liners-prod10974.aspx
chaszel.com/product/22-long-rifle-barrel-liners
www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/category/category_id/383/category_chain/350,379,383/name/Liners%2C+Underribs%2C+Wedges+%26+Tennons/
www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1574750
redmansrifling.com/gun-barrel-relining/
or contact Mike @ T.J.'s Enterprises
3652 Neltner Road
Alexandria, KY 41001
859-635-5560
I just came from the Brownell's site, which has them in stock. I ended up coming here to see how they are installed. I don't need one, but I'm always interested in learning how things are done.
I really enjoyed this video, love watching a good machinist work. I had one question on a fine point you stated but did not explain. You said when tapping out the sights to be sure to tap them from left to right, but not why it should be done this way. Is there a slight bevel on the dove tail groove from one side to the other?
There is a slight bevel so always knock out that way and reverse when putting them back in. Left to right when at the stock of the gun.
Dale in Canada