Having more than one video on the subject is a great idea...it seems often there is more than one opinion on gunsmithing topics. Use of Loctite, specifically where to use it and what type, is a classic example.
if you decide to do a blueprinting vid, please shoot groups before and after your work, so that we can appreciate how much (or little) it tightens a group up, and at what distances downrange we might expect to see significant improvements.
yes, please, i would like to watch a blue printing process. I suspect it price would vary from firearm to firearm but could you give us a approximate cost. Thank you.
Please make the longer version. Between Covid shutdowns and the bull shit news. Got plenty of time in my hands. I did a lot of upgrading and work on my hunting and self defense weapons. Always willing to learn
A series on blue printing an action would be really interesting. I am a enthusiast and learning more procedures is one of my top reasons to watch these videos.
Kudos on an excellent explanation. So often even the gunsmith can't explain why it is they're doing something. In the early '80's when pillar bedding came onto the scene, I recall one smith that could not explain what it did or why it was effective - he just assured me it was! Anyways, that was well articulated sir.
I would like to see this process a blueprint done very interesting Don’t know never heard of amazing how much information is out there that we can learn every day
I think it would be fantastic to start off with an off-the-shelf rifle, demonstrate its accuracy “as-is”, then show the blueprinting process step-by-step, and culminate with a demonstration of post-blueprinting accuracy. 😁👍
Of course we would all be up for the blu- printing or blue printing video. Don't make so short it cuts info, make it very detailed like you teaching a class and I'll be happy and I'm sure most other would be too even if it gets drawn out a bit. Thank you for asking us and this presentation.
I would be extremely interested in seeing the blueprinting process. I always find Brownells content engaging and it always leaves me wanting to find out more. Thank you in advance!
Thank you. I've wondered about this. I'm familiar with blueprinting an engine so it now makes sense. Yes, I'd love to see an actual blueprinting process done.
I have had 2 factory rifles trued. 1 Ruger & 1 Winchester. They initially grouped about 2” at 100 yards, fired from a very solid sled. No matter what hand loads, I threw at these rifles, they would not do better. Factory ammo was significantly worse. I was ready to junk both of them. After trueing, both rifles readily shot 1/2” groups from my sled. They both became very easy to load for & performed well with various powders. They are still in the safe today & highly reliable rigs. It is worth it.
I think this may have been done with my 1943 Long Branch Enfield No.4 Mk1*, as the action is the smoothest cycling and most effortless action I've ever used, and I've tried some high end bolt-actions in the $3K-$5K range. It also shoots 0.9" @100 yard groups off a sandbag using irons and my hand-loaded rounds, unusually accurate for a surplus WWII rifle. It's probably even more accurate, as I'm still a fairly new shooter. The bolt is mismatched (different serial number), so either the smoothness and perfect fit is one hell of a coincidence, or this has had extensive work done to it. Either way, best $200 I ever spent. Picked it up at my local gun shop in October of 2020 off their consignment rack. I couldn't believe nobody else bought it before me. The bore looks like it's had less than 200 rounds through it, the lands and grooves look fresh cut, and the chrome lining looks like a polished mirror made yesterday. Has a chip on the crown, probably from being dropped, but seems to have not hurt accuracy, as I can hit head-sized targets at 300 yards, and torso sized targets out to 450 yards easily enough using the milled Mk1 sights. Unbelievable find. Sadly, the stock is a sporter stock, but the barrel is intact with original pressure stampings and bayonet lugs. Receiver was drilled and tapped at some point. Since it shoots so well, I'm on the fence about restoring the rifle to the factory-style furniture, as that may harm the accuracy.
I would love to see the blueprinting process from start to finish. If you could show the differences between different rifles, that would be even better.
Yes, please do a "blueprinting process" video. Being a newbie to guns I have no idea what that process entails or if it is something I could even attempted.
