Channel: @brownells
This video showcases a highly customized S. Durren Krag rifle, originally a .30-40 Krag military action. The rifle features a re-barreled European-style barrel, a full-length stock with masterful wrap-around checkering, and a Niedner-style buttplate. The gunsmithing, attributed to Steve Durren, includes a completely resurfaced and re-blued action, nighter-blued parts, and flawless inletting, demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship.
This video from Brownells, featuring Caleb, advocates for building an AR-15 rather than just owning one. Key benefits highlighted include extensive customizability, akin to 'adult Legos,' allowing for a personalized firearm. Building also fosters a deeper understanding of the AR-15's internal mechanics, aiding in troubleshooting and maintenance. The presenter emphasizes that AR-15s are versatile, suitable for home defense, hunting in various calibers, and can be tailored to individual needs, even for niche applications not offered by manufacturers.
This video details the Tyrant CNC chassis system for the Sig P365, transforming it into a PDW-style firearm. Key features include ambidextrous controls, a spring-deployable brace, and compatibility with various Sig P365 slide configurations, including those with compensators and suppressors. The installation process is straightforward, involving the transfer of the Sig P365's fire control unit into the new chassis.
This guide details affordable upgrades for the Ruger 10/22 and its clones using Volquartsen components. Key improvements include a recoil buffer for smoother operation, an extended magazine release for faster reloads, and upgraded internal parts like the extractor and firing pin for enhanced reliability with finicky rimfire ammunition. The guide also touches on the Volquartsen TG2000 trigger group as a premium option, highlighting that individual components can also be purchased separately for a more budget-conscious trigger upgrade.
This guide details how to use the Nine Reloaded speedloader for pistol magazines, emphasizing the importance of selecting the correct insert and ensuring full engagement of the loader. The presenters, Steve and Caleb from Brownells, highlight the tool's efficiency, especially for extended magazines, and provide maintenance tips. They also discuss its utility for individuals with reduced hand strength or dexterity issues.
This video from Brownells evaluates the utility of smart scopes, specifically the Burris Eliminator 6, for long-range shooting and hunting. The presenters demonstrate how the scope integrates with a smartphone app to provide real-time rangefinding and ballistic solutions, displaying a holdover dot for accurate shots at unknown distances. While acknowledging the technology's effectiveness, particularly for hunters in open country, they also touch on the need for proper zeroing and potential adjustments for windage and elevation.
This video demonstrates the use of a laser bore sighter, specifically a Sightmark model, as a Father's Day gift idea. The presenters explain how to select the correct caliber adapter, insert the sighter into the muzzle, and align the firearm's optic reticle with the laser. This tool is highlighted for its ability to save ammunition by getting firearms close to zero before live fire at the range, making it a practical gift for gun owners.
This video from Brownells demonstrates various steel targets suitable for outdoor ranges, including Caldwell's plate racks, dueling trees, and IPSC silhouettes. It emphasizes crucial safety guidelines for shooting steel, such as maintaining safe distances (10-15 yards for handguns/rimfire, 100 yards for rifles) to prevent ricochets and the importance of eye protection. The video also introduces the Caldwell Flashbang, a target accessory that provides visual feedback upon impact, and showcases its effectiveness with different calibers.
This video showcases a highly customized 98 Mauser rifle from the Frank Brownell collection, meticulously crafted by renowned gunsmith Jerry Fisher and engraved by Brian Hochstadt. The rifle features a .308 Winchester caliber, a perfectly proportioned stock with flawless checkering, and custom metalwork including a three-position safety and releasable floorplate. The detailed ornamentation, including intricate gold inlays and opera-themed engravings, highlights hundreds of hours of artisanal work, demonstrating a high level of gunsmithing artistry.
This video demonstrates a practical method for truing ballistic data for 6.5 Creedmoor rifles, specifically the MARS-H and Aero Precision Solus. Instructors Steve and Caleb from Brownells guide viewers through a process of shooting at increasing distances and adjusting ballistic coefficients in their calculators to achieve accurate first-shot hits. The content highlights the importance of environmental factors like wind and the impact of accurate data for effective long-range shooting.
This range report from Brownells demonstrates the performance of a 6.5 Grendel AR-15 build at distances up to 500 yards. The video highlights the cartridge's energy on target compared to 5.56 and discusses its trajectory, requiring significant adjustments at longer ranges. It confirms the 6.5 Grendel's continued relevance for shooters seeking more power than standard intermediate cartridges.
This guide details the process of building a 6.5 Grendel AR-15 upper receiver, covering component selection and installation. It emphasizes proper torque values for the barrel nut and handguard screws, gas block alignment using a borescope, and the assembly of a 6.5 Grendel bolt carrier group. The video highlights key differences from a standard AR-15 build, such as the barrel, bolt, firing pin, and magazine.
