Videos tagged with Barrel Cleaning

This guide outlines a 10-minute monthly maintenance routine for AR-15 owners to ensure longevity and prevent malfunctions. It emphasizes proper lubrication of the bolt carrier group (BCG) and strategic cleaning, rather than excessive scrubbing. Key steps include the gas ring test and careful barrel cleaning to avoid damaging the crown.

This guide details the importance of cleaning your Thompson/Center rifle barrel to maintain accuracy and quality. It recommends cleaning after deer season, every 200-400 rounds, or when accuracy degrades, emphasizing cleaning down to bare steel. The process is presented as essential for preserving firearm performance.

This guide, presented by a highly authoritative instructor from Precision Rifle Network, details a methodical approach to troubleshooting a precision rifle that has lost accuracy. It emphasizes thorough cleaning as a first step, followed by mechanical checks, refouling, and systematic testing with match-grade ammunition at increasing distances. The process includes data truing by adjusting ballistic coefficient based on chronograph readings and observed impacts, crucial for long-range accuracy.

This guide, drawing on an authoritative instructor's expertise, details essential maintenance for firearms like the AR-15 and Glock 19. It covers cleaning for carbon/copper buildup, proper torque application for mounts, headspace checks, component lifespan (springs, barrels), magazine care, lubrication, muzzle integrity, storage, and the importance of quality ammunition. Regular inspection and round count logging are key to maintaining peak performance.

This guide details a thorough method for cleaning and lubricating revolvers, emphasizing the importance of removing all fouling and excess oil to prevent corrosion. The process involves detailed cleaning of the barrel, cylinders, and internal components, followed by a light application of oil and thorough drying with an air compressor. Proper lubrication and cleaning techniques are crucial for maintaining firearm longevity and reliability.

Tim from Military Arms Channel provides expert guidance on maintaining a carry gun, emphasizing the benefits of silicon-based Battle Born Grease over traditional oils for its non-drying and non-running properties. He demonstrates proper application techniques on high-wear areas and advocates for specific cleaning tools like nylon brushes and brass jags for bore maintenance, alongside Breakthrough Clean CLP for overall protection. This practical advice from an established subject matter expert ensures reliable firearm function.

This comprehensive guide details the cleaning and maintenance of the Springfield Prodigy 2011 pistol, going beyond a basic field strip. It covers detailed disassembly of the slide, including the guide rod, firing pin, and extractor, followed by thorough cleaning of all components using specific solvents and brushes. Reassembly and lubrication techniques are demonstrated, along with magazine maintenance and a function check. The video emphasizes attention to detail for ensuring reliability and longevity of the firearm.

This guide details the process of deep cleaning a firearm barrel to restore accuracy and prevent malfunctions. It emphasizes safety, proper cleaning direction, and the use of specialized solvents for different types of fouling. The importance of inspecting the barrel with a bore light or borescope is also highlighted.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to cleaning and lubricating AK pattern rifles, specifically demonstrating on a Zastava M70. Instructor Caleb from Brownells emphasizes that while AKs are robust, regular maintenance is crucial for optimal performance. The guide covers detailed disassembly, cleaning of individual components, barrel cleaning, and proper lubrication techniques using both CLP and grease, concluding with a function check.

This guide details the basic field stripping and cleaning process for revolvers, demonstrated on a Smith & Wesson K-frame. It covers removing grips, disassembling the cylinder, cleaning the barrel and chambers using solvents and brushes, and reassembly. The instructor emphasizes preventing solvent ingress under grips and proper oiling techniques to avoid attracting debris. The process is presented as achievable in about 15 minutes for a quick turnaround after a range trip.

This video provides a quick, expert-level guide to cleaning a firearm immediately after a range trip. It emphasizes a simplified disassembly for striker-fired handguns and focuses on efficiently removing fouling from the barrel, slide, and frame using basic tools like brushes and cloths. The instruction concludes with proper lubrication of key components and a function check, making it ideal for beginners looking to maintain their firearms after shooting.

This video demonstrates the initial cleaning process for a police trade-in Sig Sauer P226. The instructor highlights the importance of cleaning grime from the frame and barrel, noting that there is still plenty of rifling present. A longer video is referenced for more details on acquiring PD trade-ins and the final cleanup results.