That's the Way It Is with Larry Potterfield

That's the Way It Is with Larry Potterfield

In this series, Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, shares his extensive knowledge of gunsmithing and firearm history in this carefully curated collection of the best how-to gunsmithing videos in the hunting, shooting, and outdoor industry.
202413 episodesNR
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - How to Build an AR-15 Lower Receiver

    June 30, 2024
    19min
    ALL
    Building a standard AR-15 Lower Receiver is pretty straightforward. Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA shows how it’s done. kwshooting
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  2. S1 E2 - A History of the Remington Rolling Block Single Shot Rifle

    June 30, 2024
    8min
    13+
    The Remington Rolling Block is an important part of firearms history. Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the evolution of the design.
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  3. S1 E3 - Complete Tear Down and Disassembly of a Remington 700

    June 30, 2024
    4min
    13+
    Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for disassembling a Remington 700, along with removing the barrel from the action.
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  4. S1 E4 - Blueprinting a Remington 700

    June 30, 2024
    7min
    ALL
    Blueprinting is re-cutting all critical surfaces of a firearm's action to tighter tolerances than the original. Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates.
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  5. S1 E5 - American Single Shot Cartridge Rifles

    June 30, 2024
    10min
    13+
    Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, discusses a few important American Single Shot Cartridge rifles in gun history.
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  6. S1 E6 - How to Choose a Rifle Scope

    June 30, 2024
    11min
    7+
    Larry Potterfield presents the components of a scope and how to select the right one.
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  7. S1 E7 - How to Clean a Semi-Automatic Pistol

    June 30, 2024
    5min
    ALL
    Regular cleaning is important for reliable performance. Larry Potterfield demonstrates how he cleans his Colt 1911.
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  8. S1 E8 - How to Install a Three-Position Safety on a Remington 700

    June 30, 2024
    6min
    13+
    A three-position safety mounted on the bolt shroud is a nice addition to any custom rifle. Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for installing a Gentry three-position safety on a Remington Model 700 rifle.
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  9. S1 E9 - How to Install Express Style Iron Sights

    June 30, 2024
    4min
    ALL
    Express style iron sights are a common feature on any large caliber safari rifle. Watch along as Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for installing an island-style rear sight, along with a banded front sight.
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  10. S1 E10 - How to Properly Measure Barrel Length

    June 30, 2024
    4min
    ALL
    Larry Potterfield demonstrates why barrel length is so important and the proper way to determine it.
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  11. S1 E11 - How to Properly Polish the Metal Parts on a Remington 700

    June 30, 2024
    4min
    ALL
    Watch along as Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the proper way to polish the metal on a Remington 700, using several techniques to make the job easier.
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  12. S1 E12 - How to Rust Blue a Rifle

    June 30, 2024
    4min
    ALL
    Although slow rust bluing got its name because it is a slow process, it's also a very simple one. Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates how to rust blue a Remington 700.
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  13. S1 E13 - The Early 50-Caliber Cartridges

    June 30, 2024
    4min
    13+
    Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, presents some of the earliest metallic 50 caliber cartridges. He gives a brief history including both handguns and rifles as he reloads the ammunition, then takes them to the range.
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