stories by Larry Potterfield
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How to Sight in a Rifle Scope
January 19, 2023Properly sighting in a rifle scope is an easy task if you follow a few basic steps. Watch along as Larry Potterfield demonstrates his process to sighting in a rifle scope on both a centerfire and rimfire rifle.
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Glock Model 17
January 18, 2023The Glock Model 17 is a full sized, high capacity handgun designed for defense and duty use. Chambered for the 9mm Luger cartridge and featuring a 17 round magazine, the Glock 17 is a popular choice for personal defense. Watch along as Larry Potterfield tests the model 17 as a concealed carry firearm.
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How to Properly Measure Barrel Length
January 18, 2023The actual barrel length on a firearm is an important thing to know. Watch as Larry Potterfield demonstrates why this measurement is so important and the proper way to determine it.
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How to Clean a Semi-Auto Pistol
January 18, 2023Regular cleaning of a semi-automatic handgun is important for reliable performance. Watch along as Larry Potterfield demonstrates how he cleans his Colt 1911.
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Don't Mix 12 and 20 Gauge Ammunition
January 18, 2023Watch along as Larry Potterfield demonstrates how to make sure that 12 and 20 gauge shotshells are kept separated and what may happen if they are mixed up.
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How to Break in a Rifle Barrel
January 18, 2023Properly breaking in a rifle barrel is one more step in achieving the ultimate in rifle accuracy. Larry Potterfield demonstrates one process for breaking in a new rifle barrel during this brief video.
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How Brands of Ammunition Affect Accuracy
January 18, 2023One of the facts of life is that different brands of factory ammunition will provide different levels of accuracy in the same rifle. The only way to determine which shoots best in your rifle is by spending some time at the range. Watch as Larry Potterfield demonstrates this principle.
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How to Install an AR-15 Hammer & Trigger Assembly
January 18, 2023Watch along as Larry Potterfield demonstrates how to install an AR-15 Hammer and Trigger Assembly.
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How to Clean a Rifle Barrel
January 18, 2023A dirty, fouled barrel can destroy the accuracy of any rifle. In this brief video Larry Potterfield demonstrates the process for properly cleaning a rifle to remove both powder and copper fouling.
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How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver
January 18, 2023Building a standard AR-15 A2 Upper Receiver is pretty straightforward. Watch as Larry Potterfield shows how it’s done.
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How to Choose a Rifle Scope
January 18, 2023Choosing the right scope for your rifle, shotgun or handgun is a straightforward process. Watch along as Larry Potterfield presents the components of a scope and how to select the right one for your application.
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How to Properly Mount a Scope
January 18, 2023Properly mounting a scope is a crucial piece of getting the best accuracy from a rifle. Watch as Larry Potterfield shows how he installs a rifle scope on a pre-'64 Winchester Model 70.
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