Videos tagged with Bolt Catch Release

This guide, informed by an expert firearms instructor, details the proper implementation of ambidextrous (ambi) controls on AR-15 platforms. It emphasizes that while ambi controls benefit left-handed shooters, they can also enhance manipulation for right-handed users when chosen correctly. The video critiques outdated 'mirrored' ambi designs in favor of 'enhanced' lowers that offer ergonomic advantages without unnecessary duplication of controls, advising a minimalist approach for optimal performance.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Springfield Armory Hellion 20-inch rifle, a commercial variant of the Croatian VHS. The presenter, with prior experience with the 16-inch version and the original VHS in Croatia, highlights the 20-inch model's advantages, including increased velocity and propellant burn. Key features discussed include its ambidextrous operation, adjustable stock and cheek weld, modular M-LOK handguard, and a short-stroke gas piston system with adjustable settings for normal and suppressed fire. The review also covers disassembly, reassembly, accuracy testing (1-inch group at 50 yards), and compares it favorably to other bullpup designs for its modularity and military pedigree.

The Rock Island Armory TM22-S-18 is a 22 rifle featuring an 18-inch barrel and a 10-round magazine. It includes a polymer barrel shroud with a flip-down front sight, a polymer Picatinny rail, and a left-hand charging action. The rifle is noted for its beginner-friendly features, such as a comfortable grip, a large trigger guard, and a rubber butt pad for recoil absorption, making it suitable for new shooters.

This review of the Franchi Affinity 3.5 Edition highlights its suitability for wildfowling, emphasizing its inertia-driven system, 3.5-inch chamber, and durable Cerakote finishes. The presenter notes its value compared to Benelli and its thoughtful design features for outdoor use.

This expert-level guide from Achilles Heel Tactical breaks down the process of speeding up your firearm draw. It emphasizes the critical role of dry fire practice, mechanical offsets, and breaking the draw into timed blocks. The instruction covers trigger prep, common draw stroke errors, live-fire accuracy drills, efficient reloading techniques, and the use of ambidextrous controls, all delivered with a focus on precision and speed.

This drill focuses on efficiently reloading a rifle from an empty state, emphasizing the simultaneous actions of dropping the magazine, inserting a fresh one, and releasing the bolt. Instructor Steve Heman of Gun Talk Media demonstrates the technique, highlighting the importance of smooth transitions between actions to minimize time. Practicing this drill with one or two-round magazines can significantly improve reload speed and proficiency.